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Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit is the Newest Basketball Sensation
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Dickey’s is now
serving delicious, slow-smoked barbecue at the Target Center in Minneapolis
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Minneapolis,
MN – December 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit has prided itself on serving authentic, slow-smoked barbecue
for the past 75 years to people across the nation. Dickey’s in Minnesota
now has the opportunity to not only serve the people of Minneapolis, but
also serve them while they are enjoying one of the nation’s favorite pasttimes,
professional basketball.
“The
Dickey family congratulates Tom Eggerud on his new venture with Dickey’s
Barbecue Pit,” says Roland Dickey, Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants,
Inc. “Dickey’s is expanding rapidly throughout the nation and we are proud
to have the opportunity to open our first Dickey’s location in an arena.”
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Tom
Eggerud is the owner of two Dickey’s locations, making him an expert at
delicious, Texas-style barbecue. When the Target Center reached out to
him with an opportunity for Dickey’s to have concessions stands at the
arena it was something that he could not turn down. For the remainder of
the Timber Wolves season, Eggerud and his staff will be serving Texas-style
barbecue to fans and foes of the Minnesota Timber Wolves. Though there
is not a full menu in the concession stands, Eggerud offers delicious barbecue
sandwiches, savory sides and Minnesota craft beer.
The
Target Center is currently remodeling, and Eggerud looks forward to the
opportunity to have Dickey’s concession stands in the updated arena in
the coming years. “It is a great opportunity to showcase our brand at various
events, as the Target Center hosts over 200 events a year,” says Eggerud.
“We are excited and proud to serve delicious, slow-smoked barbecue to its
guests.”
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learn more about franchising with Dickeys, visit www.dickeys.com/franchise
or call 866-340-6188.
About
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest barbecue chain was founded
in 1941 by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow-smoked barbecue.
Today, all meats are still slow-smoked on-site in each restaurant living
up to the company tagline, “We
Speak Barbecue.” The Dallas-based, family-run barbecue franchise offers
a quality selection of signature meats, savory sides, tangy barbecue sauce
and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded
to more than 570 locations in 43 states. This year Dickey’s won first place
on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” and ranked in the top ten
of Franchise Times’ “Fast and Serious.” Dickey’s Barbecue Pit was recognized
for the third year by Nation’s Restaurant News as a “Top 10 Growth
Chain” and by Technomic as the “Fastest-growing restaurant chain in the
country.” For more information, visit www.dickeys.com
or for barbecue franchise opportunities call 866-340-6188.
Media
Contacts:
Michelle
George / Callie Head
972-248-9899
Dickey’s
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