BROKEN ARROW, Okla., Feb. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Dickey's Barbecue Pit is coming soon to Broken Arrow.

"Dickey's offers high quality food, a family friendly environment and excellent customer service," said franchise owner Mark Woeppel.

This new location is at 820 North Aspen. The store phone number is 918.615.9819. Woeppel also owns and operates the Dickey's in Tulsa.

"Broken Arrow needed authentic barbecue and I am glad to be the one bringing it," said Woeppel. "I can't wait to be open." According to Woeppel, he will be open around the first week in March.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened its first location in Dallas in 1941. Dickey's began franchising in 1994 and has continued to grow across the country. Dickey's currently has more than 200 locations in 36 states nationwide.

Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce. All meats are slow smoked on-site in each restaurant. Kids eat free every day at all participating Dickey's locations until February 29th. For more information, including a full menu, other restaurant locations and franchising opportunities, please visit www.dickeys.com.

About Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants
Founded in 1941, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants began in Dallas, Texas. More than 70 years later, Dickey's is now the leader of fast-casual barbecue in the country. Beginning with an aggressive growth strategy and proven business model, and since implementing its proprietary five revenue streams for business growth, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants can now be found in 36 states and more than 200 locations nationwide. For more information on partnering with Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants in any location, call (866) 340-6188 or visit www.dickeys.com. Also visit our corporate Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dickeysbarbecuepit. Dickey's: Passionate about the Art of Great Barbecue.

Media Contact:
Kate Morganelli
972.248.9899
kmorganelli@dickeys.com

SOURCE Dickey's Barbecue