DELAWARE, Ohio, The wait is almost over. The grand opening of Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Delaware will be on November 10 all day.

This new store is located at 820 Sunbury Road. Bill Bridges is the owner operator for this location.

At the grand opening 95.5 The Hawk will be there to entertain the crowd. Customers will enjoy $1 pulled pork big barbecue sandwiches and will be able to enter into a drawing where three lucky people will win free barbecue for a year.

"Ohio is an emerging market that deserves great tasting barbecue," said Roland Dickey, Jr., President of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "I know that the surrounding community is going to enjoy themselves at this event."

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
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SOURCE Dickey's Barbecue