Tulsa Gears Up for First Dickey's Barbecue Pit

TULSA, Okla., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the largest quick serve barbecue restaurant in the country, opens its doors to their newest location in Tulsa at 6044 S. Yale Avenue.

"We are excited to open Dickey's in Tulsa. The city and people of the Tulsa community have been very positive and welcoming throughout this new endeavor," Franchise Owner Mark Woeppel said.

Woeppel is a native of Chicago and raised his kids in the Dallas area where he initially became familiar with Dickey's Barbecue.

He has since moved to Tulsa.

"I could live anywhere in the world, and I chose to live in Tulsa. I love the sense of community, I love the trees, I love the people," Woeppel said.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is well-known for their hot pit-smoked barbecue meats, home-style sides, free ice cream and big yellow cups.

"We are excited that Mark has brought the barbecue to Tulsa and l look forward to hearing from the people of Oklahoma," President of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. Roland Dickey, Jr. said.

This is the first location for Tulsa and the second for Oklahoma.

With 147 locations in 33 states, Dickey's is growing at a rapid rate, experiencing a 35% growth rate over the past 2 years, according to company officials.

The first Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened in 1941 in Dallas, TX and began franchising in 1994.

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 their signature meats overnight in every restaurant.  

Opening a Dickey's Barbecue Pit is an affordable franchise option, with start up costs starting at just 59K.

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

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

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

SOURCE Dickey's Barbecue Pit

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