St. Cloud Gears Up for First Dickey's Barbecue Pit

ST. CLOUD, Minn., June 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick serve barbecue restaurant in the country, opens the doors to its newest location in St. Cloud at 2956 West Division, Suite 3.  

"We are excited to open up a restaurant that serves quality, slow-smoked barbecue, while also bringing 15 new part-time jobs to our community," said Franchise Owner Sheila Tepley, who opened the restaurant with her business partner, Dan Stuttgen.

This is the seventh Dickey's Barbecue Pit location in Minnesota.

"I can't wait for St. Cloud to come out and try Dickey's Barbecue. It's a family-friendly environment that champions the Kids Eat Free every Sunday movement," Sheila said.

Dickey's is growing at rapid rate-- with 151 locations in 35 states the company has enjoyed a 38% growth rate over the past 2 years, according to company officials.

Dickey's only began franchising in 1994.

The first Dickey's Barbecue opened in 1941 in Dallas, TX.

The original location is still open for business and Dickey's Barbecue is still owned and operated by the Dickey Family.

Committed to exceptional quality at an affordable price, Dickey's still slow smokes all of its signature meats overnight in every restaurant.  

For more information about Dickey's, visit www.dickeys.com.

Opening a Dickey's Barbecue Pit is more affordable than ever, with start up costs starting at just 58K.

For Dickey's franchising information call 866-340-6188.

Media Contact:
Amy Vercher
972-248-9899
[email protected]

SOURCE Dickey's Barbecue Pit

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