Dickey's Barbecue Pit Celebrates its Grand Opening in Wheaton Today

WHEATON, Ill., Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is over. The grand opening of Illinois' Dickey's Barbecue Pit is today, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At noon Michael J. Gresk, mayor of Wheaton and members of the City Council will be attending this event to hold a ribbon cutting.

This new store is located at 206 Danada Square.  

At the grand opening 95.9 The River will be there to entertain the crowd. Not only will customers enjoy $1 pulled pork big barbecue sandwiches, but they will also be able to enter into a drawing where three lucky people will win free barbecue for a year.  

"We are excited for the people of Wheaton to join in the grand opening celebration," said Roland Dickey, Jr., President of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "It's going to be a great time, with great tasting barbecue and great people."

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened in 1941 in Dallas, Texas and began franchising in 1994. Since then Dickey's has experienced a rapid growth rate this year and is scheduled to have 200 locations by the end of 2011. Currently, there are 186 locations 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.

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 186 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

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