Dickey's Barbecue Pit Expands in Southern Orange County's Lake Forest

Dickey's celebrates grand opening Thursday with four days of fun, including free barbecue for a year for three lucky guests

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Apr 20, 2016, 04:09 ET

LAKE FOREST, Calif., April 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- It's beginning to heat up in Orange County as Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens Thursday in SoCal's Lake Forest. To celebrate the grand opening, three lucky guests will have the chance to win free barbecue for a year at the new location. Guests can enter to win using hashtag #1FreeYearofBBQ on any social media page, order online or sign up for the Big Yellow Cup Club to receive special offers and loyalty points which can be redeemed for free barbecue.

Owner/Operator Danny Demarco stands outside of his new Lake Forest location in Orange County.

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, all proceeds from Dickey's potato chip sales will benefit Dickey's charitable foundation, Barbecue, Boots & Badges, which supports first responders and their families. Saturday is 'Singer-Songwriter' Saturday, so come out and hear local musician Hunter Lewis 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Kids eat free on Sunday as always!

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"The Dickey's family congratulates Owner/Operator Danny Demarco for opening another location in Orange County," says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "We are proud to continue growing our presence and serving authentic Texas-style barbecue in the Golden State."

The grand opening weekend includes:

Thursday, April 21 – Thirsty Thursday – Free Big Yellow Cup with Dickey's new reusable travel lid and straw.

Friday, April 22 – Philanthropy Friday – 100 percent of potato chip sales benefit Dickey's charitable foundation Barbecue, Boots & Badges, which serves the families of first responders.

Saturday, April 23 – Singer/Songwriter Saturday. Enjoy live music from local musician Hunter Lewis from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. and get a free Big Yellow Cup!

Sunday, April 24 – Kids Eat Free All day!

"We are excited to open our new store in Lake Forest, a growing community that has a need for new food options," shares Owner/Operator Danny Demarco. "We are excited to offer southern Orange County another location where they can satisfy their slow-smoked barbecue craving and look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday."

Lake Forest residents can find their new Dickey's at 23622 Rockfield Boulevard Lake Forest, CA 92630. The phone number is 949-860-7223.

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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