Dickey's Barbecue Pit Brings the Smoke to Alexandria with a New Location

Doors open on Thirsty Thursday, when all guests will receive a free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey's new reusable travel lid and straw. On Philanthropy Friday, guests who donate to Dickey's charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots & Badges, which supports first responders and their families, will receive a gift card. Uniformed first responders will also receive 50 percent off their meal. Saturday is 'Singer-Songwriter' Saturday, so come out and hear live music.  Kids eat free on Sunday as always!

Guests can enjoy the grand opening events over the next four weeks every Thursday to Sunday.

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"We are proud to have Owner/Operator James Wright as a part of the Dickey's family," said Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "We are continually expanding our presence on the East Coast and introducing our Texas-style barbecue to new Dickey's guests in that area."

The grand opening weekend includes:                          

Thursday, April 28 – Thirsty Thursday – The first 50 guests will receive a special treat and all guests will receive a free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey's new reusable travel lid and straw.

Friday, April 29 – Philanthropy Friday – "You Give, We Give", guests who donate to Dickey's charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots & Badges, will receive a gift card. Uniformed first responders will also receive 50 percent off their meal.

Saturday, April 30 – Singer/Songwriter Saturday. Enjoy live music and get a free Big Yellow Cup!

Sunday, April 30 – Kids Eat Free All day!

After taking super majority ownership of the Fredericksburg store in May 2015, Owner/Operator James Wright has become a community favorite in Virginia. "I'm excited to offer other Virginia residents the opportunity to experience authentic Texas-style barbecue," says James. "With our newest location near Fort Belvoir, the largest employer in Fairfax County, we have another opportunity to serve authentic slow-smoked barbecue and become a favorite in the Alexandria community."

Alexandria residents can find their new Dickey's at 6451 Old Beulah Street Alexandria, VA 22315. The phone number is 855-490-8227. 

About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest barbecue chain was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow-smoked barbecue. Today, all meats are still slow smoked on-site in each restaurant living up to the company tagline, "We Speak Barbecue." The Dallas-based family-run barbecue franchise offers a quality selection of signature meats, homestyle sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids' meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded to over 540 locations in 43 states. Dickey's Barbecue Pit was recognized for the third year by Nation's Restaurant News as a "Top 10 Growth Chain" and by Technomic as the "Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the country." For more information, visit www.dickeys.com or for barbecue franchise opportunities call 866.340.6188.

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