Dickey's Barbecue Pit Opens Sixth Location in Georgia

KENNESAW, Ga., Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. will open its first location in Kennesaw, Georgia tomorrow, November 5. The store is located at 1610 Ridenour Boulevard under the direction of local franchisee, Kent Latham.

"The journey is exciting and we are happy to finally open the doors to our new Dickey's Barbecue restaurant," said Kent Latham, who owns and operates this franchise location.

This is the first franchise opportunity for Latham and the sixth location for Georgia.

"The community is excited about the variety Dickey's will bring to the table of fast food options," said Latham. "It's great to be a part of something that's so different."

Dickey's Barbecue Pit began in 1941 in Dallas, Texas. Dickey's began franchising in 1994 and since then has grown at an extraordinary rate. It is said to have 200 stores by the end of the year.

"We are always excited to open a new location," said Roland Dickey, Jr. the President of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurant, Inc. "Kent is a great person and I'm glad to have him in the Dickey family."

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 fastest growing barbecue chain 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 is on track to become the largest barbecue chain in the country by the end of 2011. Currently, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants can be found in more than 35 states and 180 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
[email protected]

SOURCE Dickey's Barbecue

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