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(Winchester, VA) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open its newest location in Winchester, Virginia on Thursday, April 18 at 11 a.m. The first 100 guests in line will receive a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.
“Dickey’s really fits into the culture of Winchester,” said local owner Maricela Messner. “We offer the delicious flavors of barbecue with the convenience of a fast casual restaurant atmosphere to this great community. I hope people will think of Dickey’s Barbecue as a friendly group of folks that are passionate about serving outstanding barbecue.”
Messner is originally from Houston, Texas. &nbsp;She and her husband moved back to the East Coast almost 2 years ago. For the past 15 years, Messner held senior leadership roles for companies such as AT&amp;T, Best Buy, and Citibank. &nbsp;She also served in the United States Army along with earning her Master's Degree in Strategic Leadership. Messner plans on opening three more Dickey’s Barbecue locations.
“Winchester is a growing part of the Shenandoah Valley,” said Messner. “It has a good balance of businesses and community orientation. The Dickey’s brand and values will be well received and we can’t wait to open and share our passion for great barbecue!”
The restaurant offers eight different smoked meats and 11 home-style sides, like fried okra. &nbsp;It features fall-off-the bone tender pork ribs, perfectly tender brisket and Dickey’s signature sauce. This new store is located at 2524 South Pleasant Valley Road and the store phone number is 540-665-1000. The new store also has online ordering available.

Dickey’s Slow Smoked Texas Barbecue Heading to Winchester

(Sacramento, CA) Franchise owner, Jared Katzenbarger is opening his second Dickey’s location in the Sacramento area. The newest California location will open this Thursday, April 18 at 11 a.m. &nbsp;The first 100 customers will receive a free mouthwatering Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.
“Our Elk Grove location has been a huge success,” said multi-unit owner Jared Katzenbarger. “We’ve enjoyed becoming a part of the community and can’t wait to share our mouthwatering barbecue with the Sacramento community.”
Katzenbarger is originally from the Sacramento area and is excited to be bringing more Dickey’s to the area. He opened his first location in March of 2012 in Elk Grove.
“We’re so excited to open this new location,” said Katzenbarger. “Dickey’s offers an exciting lunch and dinner option as well as great catering packages.”
This new BBQ restaurant is located in the Park Place shopping center, on the corner of Del Paso &amp; Truxel at 4630 Natomas Blvd. and the store phone number is 916-378-4122. Online ordering is now available at Dickey’s locations nationwide.

Dickey’s Barbecue Opens Second Location in Sacramento Area

(Limerick, PA) Calling all barbecue fans! Dickey’s Barbecue in Limerick is celebrating its grand opening on Friday, April 12 at 301 North Lewis Road. The
barbecue restaurant will celebrate with $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches and a special appearance by Roland Dickey, Sr., the chairman of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

 “We’re honored to have Roland Dickey, a Texas Barbecue King, at our grand opening,” said franchise owner Dan Butler, who operates this location with his business partner Matthew Disharoon. “We’ve
 had a tremendous response to our authentic barbecue in the Limerick community.”


 At Friday’s event, Dickey’s will be serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the help of 92.5 XTU. Also, Mr. Dickey will be on-site giving away 50 copies of his
 new cookbook, “Mr. Dickey’s Barbecue Cookbook,” which features mouthwatering family recipes and colorful anecdotes.


 “Dickey's Barbecue is really gaining traction in Pennsylvania,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “The state has many great sites available for
 potential franchise owners so we’re excited to expand our authentic barbecue brand.”


 This new barbecue restaurant is located off of Lewis Road, near Amelia’s Grocery Outlet. The store phone number is 484-791-3452. Dickey’s also has locations in Bethlehem and Wescosville.


 Don’t forget, you can only enjoy Miss Ollie’s famous tea at Dickey’s. Its crisp and captivating blend is full of flavor. Its ingredients compliment Dickey’s slow smoked barbecue and homemade sides.

Dickey’s Barbecue Limerick to Celebrate Grand Opening with Mr. Dickey

(Tuscaloosa, AL) It’s always exciting when a new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens, but it is especially rewarding when it’s the first location to come to the state! Dickey’s Barbecue is opening on Thursday, March 28 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and giving the first 100 customers a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.
“We’re excited to open this first location in Alabama,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. &nbsp;“Our brand has really grown over the past year and we are planning on entering new markets throughout the country.”
This is new location is located at 9750 Hwy 69 South. If you would like to find out more about upcoming events and promotions at the new Tuscaloosa location, call 205.344.6500 or visit this store on Facebook.
“It’s an honor to be opening the first Dickey’s in Alabama,” said owner Raji Pruthi, who owns and operates this location with his wife Deepali Pahuja. “Tuscaloosa is going to fall in love with Dickey’s slow smoked barbecue and family friendly environment.”
Easter is right around the corner so why not let Dickey’s do all the work and you take the credit. Dickey’s is offering whole Barbecue Honey Ham and complete meals at every location. To find out more, visit your local Dickey’s.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens its First Location in Alabama

(Layton, Utah) Over the past few months, Dickey’s Barbecue multi-unit franchise owner, John Thomson has taken over Utah and made Dickey’s a household name.
Thomson will be celebrating a grand opening event on Friday, March 29 at his Layton location with the chairman of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., Roland Dickey, Sr., kicking off the event with
free giveaways.

 “Dickey’s family atmosphere and authentic great tasting food has already proven to be very popular around the state,” said Thomson. “Having Mr. Dickey come out to celebrate with us is a huge honor
 and the community is extremely excited to meet the famous Texas barbecue pit master.”


 At Friday’s event, Dickey’s will be serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mr. Dickey will be on-site giving away 50 copies of his new cookbook, “Mr. Dickey’s
 Barbecue Cookbook,” which features mouthwatering family recipes and colorful anecdotes.


 “We’ve had remarkable growth in Utah,” said Roland Dickey, Jr. President and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue. “John is a very passionate and determined entrepreneur who respects the brand and we’re proud
 to have him as part of the Dickey’s family.”


 This new location is at 2056 N. Hill Field Rd. and the store phone number is 801-825-1059. Dickey’s offers tender beef brisket that is smoked to perfection every night. Dickey’s has everything from
 fried okra to mac &amp; cheese, so there truly is something for everyone.

Dickey’s Barbecue Celebrates Layton Grand Opening with Roland Dickey

(DALLAS, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue is no stranger to growth. The Texas-based fast casual restaurant was recently named the Fastest Growing Restaurant Chain by Technomic’s Top 500 Annual Report. Dickey’s outpaced many larger fast casual restaurant chains to seize the title.
“Our brand is on fire across the nation,” Roland Dickey, Jrour explosive growth over the last two years shows we are on the right track as a brand and there is no stopping our growth potential.”
The Technomic report highlighted the signs of recovery in the U.S. restaurant industry and showed that the top ten fastest-growing chains’ sales accounted for $10.3 billion, a 22 percent increase over 2011. In 2012, Dickey’s Barbecue added almost 100 new locations, many multi-unit deals and opened in new markets. Dickey’s sealed $1.67 million in new deals this year with several multi-unit agreements including Minnesota, Washington, Montana, Arkansas and Texas.
“The number of multi-unit deals we’ve signed this year really put us on pace for big growth,” said Dickey. “People recognize Dickey’s as an energized brand with a strong presence in the industry – I’m excited to show the industry what we have to offer in the coming months.”

Dickey's Barbecue Named Fastest Growing Fast Casual

(Missoula, MT) Dickey’s Barbecue couldn’t just stop at one store in Montana; the barbecue franchise had to expand the brand into downtown Missoula. This second location is opening this Thursday, March 21 and the first 100 customers will receive a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.
“We chose to become part of Dickey’s because of its laid-back, casual atmosphere that really highlights downtown Missoula,” said new owner James Gibson, who runs this location with his business partner Howard Mayne. “Dickey’s offers quality barbecue at affordable prices.”
Gibson was born in Dimmitt, Texas and raised in Stinnett, Texas. Prior to owning a Dickey’s Gibson spent 10 years in higher education and intercollegiate athletic administration. He has worked for various universities including Texas A&amp;M University and University of Montana. Gibson is currently the Associate Director of Athletics for Business and Finance with Grizzly Athletics.&nbsp;
“We are excited about being part of a dynamic, growing and engaged community,” said Gibson. “Downtown Missoula is thriving and we are excited to be a part of that. &nbsp;But more importantly, we are excited about being passionate about the art of great barbecue and bringing it to Griz Nation!”
This new location offers a full bar and is open seven days a week till 3 a.m. from Thursday through Saturday. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit at 143 West Broadway, the ground level floor of the Palace Building, at the corner of Ryman and Broadway. The store phone number is 406.203.1557. Gibson and Mayne plan on opening several more locations in surrounding cities.

Dickey’s Strikes Again in Montana

(Duncanville, TX) Dickey’s Barbecue multi-unit owner, Mark Kerr is eager to throw a party at his Duncanville location on Friday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. &nbsp;During the two hour event Dickey’s will be serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches and guests will have the chance to enter a raffle for free barbecue for a year; three winners will be chosen.
“I’m so happy that I not only run one successful Dickey’s location, but two,” said Kerr who also owns and operates the Dickey’s in Cedar Hill. “I love being a part of the Dickey’s family and enjoy serving my local community authentic pit smoked barbecue.”
This restaurant is located at 106 East Highway 67. To keep up with all the exciting events and promotions going on at this location call 972.584.9099.
“Our Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches melt in your mouth and leave you wanting more,” said Kerr. “I can’t wait to see everyone on Friday for the big event.”
Easter is right around the corner so why not let Dickey’s do all the work and you take the credit. Dickey’s is offering whole Barbecue Honey Ham and complete meals at every location. To find out more, visit your local Dickey’s.

Dickey’s Barbecue Parties in Duncanville

(Cortland, NY) Dickey’s wants to celebrate Spring this Friday, March 22 at its Cortland location. The barbecue franchise known for slow smoked barbecue, served fast is hosting a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the two hour event Dickey’s will be serving mouthwatering Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches for only one dollar!
“Owning a Dickey’s has been a very rewarding experience,” said franchise owner Allan Bennett. “I get such a kick out of talking to our customers—barbecue brings out the best in people.”
Bennett has lived in Whitney Point, NY for more than 40 years. He is a retired contractor and was the owner of AB Construction and Roofing Inc.; which is now successfully owned and operated by his daughter and son-in-law.
“We’re excited to be expanding our brand across New York State,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We currently have three locations in the state and hope to add several more this year.”
An official ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Cortland County Chamber of Commerce will occur on Friday morning. Guests can indulge on the $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich promotion and enter a raffle to win free barbecue for a year; three winners will be chosen.
This restaurant is located at 160 Clinton Avenue and the store phone number is 607-222-8000.

Dickey’s Barbecue in Cortland has Spring Fever

(Billings, MT) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest barbecue franchise in the country is opening its first location in Montana this Thursday, March 14 in Billings. &nbsp;Dickey’s will open its doors at 11 a.m. and the first 100 guests will receive a free mouthwatering Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.
“It is an honor to be bringing the first Dickey’s location to Montana,” said franchise owner Ray Russell. “Billings is a great town with many big-name fast casual restaurants, but the community has very few choices for authentic barbecue.”
Russell was born in Butte and has spent most of his life there. After retiring from the Butte-Silver Bow government, he joined the Social Security Administration Office as a contract guard and has been there for over 10 years.
“Joining the Dickey’s brand has been an overwhelmingly exciting experience,” said Russell. “We can’t wait to open and begin serving authentic pit-smoked barbecue to this great community.”
This new location is near the heart of the commercial district in downtown Billings, one block from the Crown Plaza Hotel. The store phone number is 406-969-3909.
Easter is right around the corner so why not let Dickey’s do all the work and you take the credit. Dickey’s is offering whole Barbecue Honey Ham and complete meals at every location. To find out more, visit your local Dickey’s.

Montana Welcomes First Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

(Madison, MS) Dickey’s Barbecue Pit will open in Madison on Tuesday, March 12 at 11 a.m. The locally owned and operated barbecue restaurant will be serving the first 100 guests a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.
“We had such a great experience with our first location that we wanted to expand,” said multi-unit franchise owner Steve Earley. “We’re excited to take on a new location and serve the Madison community authentic pit smoked barbecue.”
This new location is at 175 Grandview Blvd., Suite 910 and the store phone number is 601-605-4025. Earley also owns and operates the Dickey’s in Flowood, off of Dogwood Blvd. In addition, he has several locations in development in Mississippi and Arkansas.
“Dickey’s is a fast growing brand and I feel Madison is an ideal location for our family oriented concept,” said Earley. “We know that Dickey’s will fit right into this great community.”
Don’t forget Dickey’s is your catering expert. Dickey’s offers box lunches, delivery buffet, and full service catering. Dickey’s provides catering for any event of any size, you tell them what you want and they customize to your needs.

Dickey’s Barbecue Opens in Madison, Mississippi 

(Dallas, Texas) Jeff Forrester has been named vice president of purchasing and research and development for Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s
largest barbecue franchise.

 “I enjoy working with manufacturers to develop products that differentiate Dickey’s from other restaurant concepts and then working internally to be sure that the value of those products is
 expressed to both franchisees and our guests,” said Jeff Forrester, Vice President of Purchasing and R&amp;D. “I grew up in the Dallas area and Dickey’s has always been an iconic brand that I
 identify with home.”


 Born in Wylie, Texas, Forrester, age 47, began his career at Dickey’s in August 2011 as the Director of Purchasing. Forrester went to Tarleton State University and the Art Institute of Dallas.
 Forrester was appointed Executive Chef/Culinary Director for “Food Network Live” and then went on to be the Executive Chef/Culinary Director for the Culinary Entertainment Group. Forrester's career
 has allowed him to cook with esteemed chefs like Brian Tolbert, Emeril Lagasse, Alton Brown and Kent Rathburn and he even prepared meals for Julia Child.


 “Since joining Dickey’s, Jeff has been instrumental in driving the brand’s culinary development including adding new menu items such as the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and the Barbecue Honey Ham,” said
 Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We have great confidence in Jeff’s ability to continue to develop systems that will catapult Dickey’s to the next
 level.”

Jeff Forrester Named VP of Purchasing & R&D at Dickey’s

(Dallas, Texas) They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Cupid’s arrows are aiming straight at Dickey’s Barbecue for Valentine’s Day and offering customers a Valentine worth $5 off to share the love.
“Valentine’s Day is all about sharing the love and we think there is nothing better than sharing your love of pit smoked barbecue from Dickeys,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Customers can dine in or take out a great meal at a good value on Valentine’s Day and then come back at a later date with their voucher – We think that’s a win-win.”
Dickey’s Barbecue is giving customers who eat at Dickey’s on Valentine’s Day a voucher worth $5 off to use towards their next purchase or share with someone they love anytime during the month of February while supplies last. The voucher also doubles as a Valentine card to give to friends and other special people.
“Our Share the Love program is a fun take on an old fashioned Valentine,” said Joette Young, Director of Sales and Marketing for Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We hope our customers feel the love and know just how much we appreciate them!”
For more information, call you local Dickey's today.

Dickey’s Barbecue Invites Guests to Share the Love on Valentine’s Day

(Kenosha, WI) Do you love slow smoked barbecue and ice cream? If so, then you’re going to want to head to Dickey’s Barbecue in Kenosha for their grand opening event on Thursday, February 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event, Dickey’s will be serving $1 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches and when you dine in you can enjoy free ice cream.&nbsp;
“Owning a Dickey’s in Kenosha has been a great experience,” said local owner Bill Zimmerman. “I really enjoy talking with our customers. We’ve gained barbecue lovers from all across the area who just rave about how much they enjoy our slow-smoked meats and great home-style side items.”
Zimmerman spent the last 22 years in sales and management for a national truck leasing company. He lives in Union Grove with his wife Kris, a school teacher in Racine, and his two daughters. This location has become a part of the Kenosha community. They have participated in several local school fundraisers and will be in the WLIP Rotary Radio Auction on February 17 and 24.
“We are really looking forward to Thursday’s grand opening event,” said Zimmerman. “I hope everyone in the community will come out and enjoy our slow pit smoked barbecue.”
At the event, Dickey’s in Kenosha will be raffling off free barbecue for a year and choosing not just one, but three winners! Don’t miss out on the celebration at 11880 74th Place, at the intersection of I-94 and Highway 50 across from Woodman's. &nbsp;The store phone number is 262-287-9889. Dickey's is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Neller Hamlin is the manager and Dan Briese is the assistant manager of this location.

Smokin’ Hot Celebration at Dickey’s Barbecue in Kenosha

(Wausau, WI) Plan to spend Friday, February 8 at the new Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Wausau or its opening day. Dickey’s will be giving the first 100 customers at the Wausau location free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches.&nbsp;
“When I left the Air Force, I saw an opportunity through Dickey's to move my family close to home, and combine a family&nbsp;tradition of my own with some excellent barbecue,” said Philip Ries. “I’m excited to be bringing flavorful southern comfort food to the Wausau and North Central Wisconsin area."
With the help of Summit Credit Union, Philip Ries, former Air Force Pilot and his wife Christina were able to transition to civilian life and begin their new chapter as barbecue franchise owners. Philip lives in Merrill with his wife and three children.
“Dickey’s has a great franchise opportunity for Veterans -- it was simple and easy,” said Ries. “The people we’ve met over the last several months have really helped us get our restaurant off the ground. &nbsp;We’re excited for our new adventure.”
This is the sixth Dickey’s location in Wisconsin; Ries hopes to open at least two more locations in north central Wisconsin. The new BBQ restaurant is located at 2111 Stewart Ave, northeast of the I-29 and Hwy 51 interchange and the store phone number is 715-803-8585. Katy Heibler is the general manager for this location.

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