Dickey's Barbecue Pit Holds Back-to-Back Grand Opening Events in New York

NEW YORK, July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit locations in Fishkill and Queensbury will hold consecutive Grand Opening events this weekend, serving up hot pit-smoked meats, home-style sides and one dollar big barbecue sandwiches for all.

The event in Fishkill kicks off at 11 a.m. on Friday where patrons can enter to win free barbecue for a year. Three customers will be selected in the free barbecue for a year drawing in Fishkill.

Patrons can enjoy the same festivities on Saturday at the Queensbury location starting at 11 a.m. Both events will end at 1 p.m. "Our neighbors here in New York love great barbecue and judging from our success so far, they obviously love Dickey's," Franchise Owner Charles Cassara said. "This past month has been a great experience -- a lot of hard work that is definitely paying off. I look forward to seeing everyone at the grand opening and officially marking a new era of this Dickey's location."

The New York entrepreneur said he decided to open the Fishkill location because he thought it would be a great business opportunity. "It's hard to find barbecue in New York, much less, good barbecue," said Reid Grubbs, the franchise owner in Queensbury. "Dickey's Barbecue Pit will bring delicious, quality barbecue to upstate New York."

Dickey's is growing at a rapid pace with 156 locations open in 38 states to date.

The first Dickey's Barbecue opened in 1941 in Dallas, TX.

The original location is still open for business and Dickey's Barbecue is still owned and operated by the Dickey Family.

Dickey's only began franchising in 1994.

Even today, Dickey's still slow smokes all of their signature meats overnight in every restaurant.  

For more information about Dickey's, visit www.dickeys.com.

For Dickey's franchising information call 866-340-6188.

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