SPRING, Texas, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. opens its first location in Spring, building on the established presence of the Texas barbecue chain in its home state. The store makes its city-wide debut at 7312 Louetta Road.

"The journey is exciting and we are happy to finally open the doors to our new Dickey's Barbecue restaurant," said Becky Dutch, who owns and operates the franchise location with her husband, John.

This is the first franchise opportunity for the couple and the first location for Spring, a city just North of Houston.

"The community is excited about the variety Dickey's will bring to the table of fast food options," Becky said. "It's great to be a part of something new and different, but while maintaining our Texas roots."

Dickey's Barbecue celebrates its 70th anniversary this October and is on track to hit 200 stores across the country by the end of 2011.

"We are always excited to open a new location in Texas. This is where it all started and I'm glad to see the presence remain so strong," said Roland Dickey, Jr. the president of DBRI. "John and Becky Dutch are great people and I'm glad to have them 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 175 locations nationwide. For more information on partnering with Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants in any location, call (866) 340-6188 or visit www.dickeys.com. Dickey's: Passionate about the Art of Great Barbecue.

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