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Nation?s Largest Barbecue Franchise Opens New Location in Fort Collins

FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Feb. 20, 2013 - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Dickey?s Barbecue Pit will be opening its ninth Colorado location on Thursday, February 21 at 11 a.m., and the first 100 guests will receive a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich. The nation?s largest BBQ franchise is opening its newest location in Midtown Commons, in the former Senor Camaron?s location in Fort Collins.

?People in Fort Collins are constantly on the go,? said franchise owner Brenda Black who owns and operates this location along with her husband/business partner Rex Schweers. ?We are excited to offer authentic barbecue that is slow smoked, but served fast to this great community.?

The couple is ecstatic to be opening the ninth Dickey?s in Colorado. Dickey?s other locations in the state include Colorado Springs, Centennial, Highlands Ranch and a location coming soon to Rifle.

?We were looking for a successful business venture to join,? said Black. ?Dickey?s was a perfect fit because of its impressive growth and family atmosphere.?

This new location is at 2721 South College Avenue and the store phone number is 970.797.2610. To stay current on this store and all its smokin? hot deals, visit Dickey?s Barbecue Pit - Fort Collins on Facebook.

About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants

Dickey?s Barbecue was founded by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow smoked barbecue. More than 70 years later, the Dallas-based family run barbecue franchise still offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides, tangy barbecue sauce and free kids meals every Sunday. All meats are slow smoked on site in each restaurant. The fast-casual family-friendly concept has expanded to over 280 locations in 43 states and holds the title of the world?s largest barbecue franchise. This year Nation?s Restaurant News named Dickey?s ?Top Five Growth Chains? and they were also named ?Best Franchise Deal? by QSR Magazine. For more information, visit Dickey?s or for barbecue franchise opportunities call (866) 340-6188.

Contact:

Dickey?s Barbecue
Kate Morganelli
972-248-9899
kmorganelli@dickeys.com

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