Dickey's Barbecue Pit Becomes a Household Name in Connecticut

BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Local franchise owner, Alan Cohen will be celebrating the grand opening of his Dickey's Barbecue Pit today, December 8. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. customers will be able to buy $1 big barbecue southern pulled pork sandwiches and enter a chance to win free barbecue for a year.

"I was born and raised in Texas, so good barbecue has always been a part of my life," said Cohen. "I wanted to bring that to my new home in the Northeast."

Cohen was born in Dallas, Texas. Music was always a huge part of his life. Cohen used to be a jazz musician in New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina, but he still plays the saxophone and watches live music whenever he can. When Cohen isn't playing music, he can be seen volunteering for various groups and local charities.

Mayor Bill Finch will be hosting a ribbon cutting during the grand opening celebration.

"I am looking forward to not only bringing great barbecue to Bridgeport and Trumbull, but also to supporting the local schools and charities in the area," said Cohen.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is on the north end of Bridgeport. It is located at 4577 Main Street in the Brookside Shopping Center near Staples and Stop and Shop, just down the road from the Westfield Mall in Trumbull and Sacred Heart University.

At the grand opening WEBE 108 will be there to entertain the crowd. Customers will enjoy $1 pulled pork big barbecue sandwiches and will be able to enter into a drawing where three lucky people will win free barbecue for a year.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened its first location in Dallas in 1941. Dickey's began franchising in 1994 and has grown at an exponential rate. By the end of 2011, Dickey's is said to have 200 stores.

Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce. All meats are slow smoked on site in each restaurant. For more information, including a full menu, other restaurant locations and franchising opportunities, please visit www.dickeys.com.

About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants

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 35 states and 193 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.

Media Contact:
Kate Morganelli
972.248.9899
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SOURCE Dickey's Barbecue Pit

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