SANFORD, N.C., Feb. 3, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- Gloria Perez and Ronald Bridges are growing the Dickey's brand in North Carolina. They have signed a franchise agreement with Dickey's Barbecue Pit for Sanford.
"Dickey's is going to be a great addition to the community of Sanford," said local franchise owner Gloria Perez. "Sanford is a small bedroom community and I know we are going to bring something new and exciting to the area."
Bridges and Perez also operate the Dickey's in Southern Pines. According to Perez the store will open around late March early April.
Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened in 1941 and began franchising in 1994. Dickey's Barbecue Pit is well-known for their hot pit-smoked signature meats, complimentary ice cream and the big yellow cups. The quick-serve barbecue chain has grown exponentially over the years. Dickey's currently has 207 locations in 36 states nationwide.
Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce. For more information, including a full menu, other restaurant locations and franchising opportunities, please visit www.dickeys.com.
Founded in 1941, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants began in Dallas, Texas. More than 70 years later, Dickey's is now the leader of fast-casual barbecue in the country. Beginning with an aggressive growth strategy and proven business model, and since implementing its proprietary five revenue streams for business growth, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants can now be found in 36 states and 207 locations nationwide. For more information on partnering with Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants in any location, call (866) 340-6188 or visit www.dickeys.com. Also visit our corporate Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit. Dickey's: Passionate about the Art of Great Barbecue.
Kate Morganelli
972.248.9899
kmorganelli@dickeys.com
SOURCE Dickey's Barbecue
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow smoked barbecue.