Dickey's Barbecue Pit® News

Founded: 1941

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey with the goal of authentic slow smoked barbecue.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is kicking off the new year with a fantastic Kids Eat Free promotion for the entire month.
December 27th, 2023
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has always taken pride in giving back to communities across the country.
August 15th, 2023
Pitmasters in America’s Heartland can now get their hands on Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ from the comfort of their own home.
March 30th, 2023
The barbecue concept recently opened its new and highly anticipated restaurant in Ottawa.
March 21st, 2023
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has launched an optimized menu.
March 9th, 2023
February marks National Potato Month and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit  is celebrating with its famous giant bakers.
February 14th, 2023
Roses are red, violets are blue, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has Valentine’s Day dinner covered for your party of one or two!
February 10th, 2023
Enjoy Sunday Football with a plate of hickory wood smoked wings and ribs, fresh off the pit.
February 8th, 2023
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is adding an atomic level of spice to its tender, hickory wood-smoked barbecue chicken with a new offering at your local Dickey’s barbecue restaurant!
January 31st, 2023
While Dickey’s Barbecue Pit isn’t getting in the business of Taco Tuesday, it's adding a Tex-Mex favorite to the barbecue joint’s signature sausage lineup.
January 26th, 2023
Whether you're craving a taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue™ or just looking for a delicious deal on decadent desserts, Dickey's Barbecue Pit has got you covered.
January 20th, 2023
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is introducing an easy and convenient to-go box that is perfect for any gathering.
January 10th, 2023
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What better way to ring in 2023 than by bringing the family to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, where Kids Eat Free all January long.
January 5th, 2023
Let Dickey’s Barbecue Pit help you avoid all the stress of cooking this weekend at your big New Year’s party!
December 29th, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is taking the hassle out of cooking this holiday season with holiday meal packs that’ll feed your lineup.
December 22nd, 2022
This Christmas, everything a host needs for a festive gathering and the perfect holiday meal is now available at the barbecue restaurant, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
December 8th, 2022
In the spirit of the giving season, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering barbecue lovers everywhere the chance to stack, save and share with gifts that keep on givin’.
December 2nd, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit announced its newest franchisee agreement in Ontario, Canada.
November 22nd, 2022
Barbecue lovers won’t be able to click fast enough this Cyber Monday to get their gift card for Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
November 15th, 2022
Since the debut of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the Dickey family has always made sure to reinvest in the community and support America's heroes.
November 9th, 2022
In July, August, and September, the barbecue concept opened multiple new franchise locations from coast to coast.
October 13th, 2022
On Thursday, October 13, 2022, Dickey’s is hosting a Guest Appreciation Event with two special appearances.
October 11th, 2022
Let Dickey’s Barbecue Pit do the cooking for you this holiday season with three delicious options, the Complete Feast, Dinner Feast, and Holiday Big Yellow Box.
October 4th, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing its Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ and southern hospitality to the beautiful community of Sherbrooke, Quebec.
September 27th, 2022
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Dickey’s is proud to say aloha to the Hawaiian Islands with their pit-smoked ribs!
September 21st, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been innovating its Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ for decades with new, exciting flavors.
September 15th, 2022
With summer coming to an end, there is no better way to host one last backyard barbecue cookout for Labor Day- and avoid the cooking and clean up afterwards - than with the menu at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
August 30th, 2022
What happens when Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ goes to Brazil and competes in the largest barbecue event in the world? It absolutely smokes the competition!
August 24th, 2022
Dickey's Barbecue Pit has signed a franchise agreement with Owner Operators Zainab Abba Aji and Sukhwinder Benipal to bring the brand's Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ up north to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada!.
August 16th, 2022
There’s only one way to spend International Friendship Day … sharing barbecue with the besties! And of course, there’s only one place to celebrate the day right!
July 27th, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit expands in Pakistan!
July 22nd, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit just made it that much easier to earn your way towards FREE Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ with its latest update to the Dickey’s Mobile App and Big Yellow Cup Rewards program.
July 21st, 2022
The cheesiest day of the year is finally here, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.
July 13th, 2022
This Fourth of July, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is giving fans across the country the chance to celebrate America’s birthday in red, white, and barbecue style!
June 30th, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s retail line continues its expansion across the country.
June 23rd, 2022
The summer sun is heating things up and so is Dickey’s Barbecue Pit with the release of its new King’s Hawaiian Spicy Chicken and Cheddar premium sandwich!
June 14th, 2022
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Treat your dad this year with a day off from being the grill master and let us take care of Father’s Day with our BBQ menu!
June 13th, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit announced today that the world’s largest barbecue concept is set to open its new Hauppauge, N.Y. location on June 2, 2022.
June 1st, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit won big being named #5 of 75 brands overall, with CEO Laura Rea Dickey being recognized as one of the top 25 fast casual executives.
May 25th, 2022
In honor of National Brisket Day on May 28, Dickey’s is delivering two incredible offers just in time for fans to indulge in some slow-smoked, one-of-a-kind brisket:
May 23rd, 2022
National Barbecue Month is upon us, and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is ready to serve you authentic Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™
May 9th, 2022
Treat your mom this year with a day off from the stress of cooking by catering your Mother’s Day meal with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit!
May 2nd, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is continuing to bring Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ to folks in 2022 with 13 more openings!
April 25th, 2022
It has been over eight decades since Dickey’s Barbecue Pit grand opening in its first location in Dallas, Texas.
April 14th, 2022
Easter is the perfect time to gather with family and friends, which is why Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is taking the stress out of cooking this year and providing Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ for gatherings of any size.
April 12th, 2022
Dickey’s Restaurant Brands is making it easy to find the perfect Easter basket stuffer for the favorite foodie or barbecue fanatic in your life.
April 8th, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. CEO Laura Rea Dickey announced today that the barbecue concept has signed a franchise agreement with operators Anand Desai and Sharmistha Ghosh to bring the brand’s Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ to Toronto!
March 30th, 2022
The Dickey Foundation - the charitable arm of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - is dedicated to being an active member of the communities it serves.
March 22nd, 2022
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With 80 years of Texas-style barbecue under its belt, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is a blue blood when it comes to college hoops watch parties!
March 7th, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing its Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ into The Tulip City!
March 3rd, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing back its fan-favorite fish options for a limited time so guests across the country can enjoy true Texas flavors during Lent!
February 28th, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has something for everyone looking to celebrate National Chili Day!
February 23rd, 2022
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is making it easy to impress your group of hungry football fans during the NFL Title Game with its Legit. Texas. Barbecue™!
February 9th, 2022
In honor of National Cheese Lovers Day on Thursday, Jan. 20, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is inviting guests to try its twist on an American comfort food favorite with their creamy Poblano Queso.
January 20th, 2022
Dickey’s Restaurant Brands including Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Wing Boss, Big Deal Burger and Trailer Birds are heating things up with a limited-time promotion to celebrate the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.
January 14th, 2022
Dickey’s Restaurant Brands is making it easy to give the perfect gift this holiday season without the crowded malls, long checkout lines or empty shelves!
December 21st, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is putting its one-of-a-kind pitmaster touch onto the newest food craze - the walking taco!
December 15th, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is continuing to celebrate 80 years of serving Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ with the launch of its limited-edition Holiday Cup.
December 7th, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is growing at a rapid pace as the world’s largest barbecue franchise continues its development push in the Northeast.
December 6th, 2021
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit’s continues to move strong into the Middle East with the introduction of the newest location in Cairo, Egypt.
November 17th, 2021
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