Big Party in Kingwood This Weekend

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Opens New Texas Location

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Apr 13, 2014, 12:00 ET

KINGWOOD, Texas, April 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Gregg McCardle has always loved slow smoked Texas barbecue. Starting this Thursday, McCardle will be slow smoking full-time at the new Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Kingwood. On Thursday, April 17 at 11:00a.m., Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Kingwood will kick off a three-day Texas-sized party celebrating the newest location. The first 50 guests in Kingwood will receive a gift card for up to $50.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owner Gregg McCardle (PRNewsFoto/Dickey's Barbecue )

Friday, radio station, the new 93Q, will be on-site from 11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m and this location will be serving $2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches. Also, one lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card. Saturday, Dickey's Barbecue will be offering all day merchandise giveaways.

"Kingwood is the perfect community for Dickey's Barbecue Pit," said local franchise owner Gregg McCardle. "We're the only barbecue restaurant that offers slow smoked Texas barbecue and homestyle sides served fast in the whole area."

Before opening a Dickey's Barbecue Pit, McCardle was a private security contractor and served in the United States Coast Guard as a Maritime Law Enforcement Officer. He attended the University of North Alabama.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Kingwood is located in Kingwood Commons at 532 Kingwood Drive and the store phone number is 832.644.6879.

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 onsite in each restaurant. The fast-casual family-friendly concept has expanded to almost 400 locations in 42 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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