CARSON CITY, Nev., Franchise owner Farrokh Hormazdi has found a place where his Dickey's Barbecue Pit will reside. He has signed a lease and is ready to begin transforming the former hot dog joint into a Dickey's Barbecue Pit.

The new 1,448 square foot store is located at 3250 Retail Drive, Suite 100.

"This location will have much success," said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "I cannot wait for it to open and begin serving the surrounding community great barbecue."

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 188 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 188 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.

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