Expansion Across Utah Continues for Dickey's Barbecue Pit

SANDY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Last month John Thomson, Dickey's Barbecue multi-unit franchise owner, opened his twelfth Dickey's location and this week he's at it again! On Thursday, February 21 a new Dickey's location will open in the Sandy community at 11 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.

“I'm passionate about our food and am proud to be a part of this fast growing brand,” said Dickey's multi-unit franchise owner, John Thomson. “Dickey's offers true authentic pit smoked barbecue and an incredible franchise that is good for barbecue lovers and the communities they serve.”

Since Thomson began his career with Dickey's he hasn't stopped. Recently, Thomson became the Area Developer for Utah and Colorado and currently has seven stores in development in Utah, Colorado and Idaho, including Logan, Denver, Aurora, Pocatello, and Twin Falls.

“I enjoy serving communities across Utah,” said Thomson. “We can't wait to open this new location on Thursday and hope the whole community comes out to enjoy our slow smoked barbecue.”

The new Dickey's Barbecue in Sandy is located at 9228 S. Village Shop Drive and the store phone number is 801.255.5536. To keep up with this new location, please visit the Facebook page.

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.