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Spreads Family Tradition with New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lawrence
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Dallas-based
barbecue brand opens in Lawrence with three-day event
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Lawrence,
KS – December 2014 / Newsmaker Alert / Sam Kafoure grew up in Dallas
where Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been
a family tradition since 1941. He knew Dickey’s Barbecue would be a big
hit in his new home. On Thursday, December 11 at 11 a.m., Kafoure
brings a Texas tradition to Lawrence when he opens his second Dickey’s
Barbecue location. To celebrate, he’s hosting a three day grand opening
celebration where the first 50 guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.
“I
grew up eating Dickey’s Barbecue in Dallas and I knew when I moved to Kansas
that Dickey’s family friendly environment and great home cooking would
be a natural fit for the area,” said multi-unit owner, Sam Kafoure. “We
can’t wait to serve up our slow smoked barbecue to the folks in Lawrence.”
On
Friday,
the party includes free Dickey’s Barbecue gear like t-shirts, koozies and
more. On Saturday from noon to 2 p.m., radio station 92.9
The Bull is onsite providing jams for guests. The new barbecue joint
serves up a darn good deal with $2
pulled pork barbecue sandwiches. Partygoers could get lucky when one
lucky guest receives a $500 gift card and three guests receive free barbecue
for an entire year.
Prior
to opening his first Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location in Overland Park in
2009, Kafoure worked for Interstate Brands Corporation, home of Hostess
and Wonder Bread. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Lawrence is located
at 721 Wakarusa, Suite 104 and the phone number is 785-865-1313.
For
Dickey’s Barbecue franchise opportunities call 866-340-6188 or visit www.DickeysFranchising.com.
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, home style sides, tangy barbecue
sauce and free kids’ meals every Sunday. The fast-casual concept has expanded
to over 473 locations in 42 states. This year Dickey’s Barbecue 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
Contact:
Kendall
Huber
972-248-9899
Dickey’s
Barbecue Restaurants |