Dickey’s Barbecue Opens a New Location in Central Arkansas

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Local Resident Brings Authentic Texas Barbecue to Bryant

BRYANT, Ark. - September 09, 2013 - (BUSINESS WIRE) - On Thursday, September 12 at 11 a.m. the new Dickey’s in Bryant will open its doors and the first 50 dine-in customers who purchase an item on that day will receive a Dickey’s gift card fully loaded with up to $50.

On Friday, the party continues with $2 Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwiches from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and a drawing for a $500 gift card good at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Also, radio station KSSN 96 FM will be on site with additional prizes.

“We can’t wait to celebrate opening with the Bryant community,” said owner Wesley Thomas. “We’re looking forward to bringing the best barbecue to central Arkansas.”

Thomas is originally from Hot Springs but has had a career in the automobile industry in the Little Rock Area. He has a degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from The University of North Texas. That is where he originally became a fan of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.

“Dickey’s Barbecue is a great concept, and I was hooked from the start,” said owner Thomas, who eventually plans to open locations in West Little Rock and Hot Springs. “Bryant is a fun, family friendly community -- I just know Central Arkansas is going to love our food!”

This new restaurant is located in Bryant at 3213 Main Street, off of I-30 Next to Walmart. The store phone number is 501.213.0074. For more information on Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Bryant, visit their local Facebook page.

About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants

Dickey’s Barbecue was founded by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow smoked barbecue. More than 72 years later, the Dallas-based family run barbecue franchise still offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids meals every Sunday. All meats are slow smoked on site in each restaurant. The fast-casual family-friendly concept has expanded to over 300 locations in 40 states and holds the title of the world’s largest barbecue franchise. This year Technomic named Dickey’s “Fastest-growing restaurant in the country” and they were also named “Best Franchise Deal” by QSR Magazine. For more information, visit Dickey’s or for barbecue franchise opportunities call (866) 340-6188.

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