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Dickey�s Barbecue Pit to
Expand in Michigan with Four New Locations
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New Dickey�s locations are slated
to open in Traverse City and Kent County
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�The residents of Michigan have asked for more Dickey�s Barbecue Pit locations, and we are proud to continue to expand throughout the state,� says Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey�s Barbecue Pit. �We congratulate Andre Bushell and Loren Akerman on their four-store development agreement.�

Having met in leadership positions at a Fortune 15 company, Andre Bushell and Loren Akerman decided to take their business relationship to the next level in starting a franchising business. Bushell has previous foodservice leadership experience, and the business partners knew they wanted to bring a new restaurant to their area. After researching different concepts, they decided to invest in the largest barbecue chain in the nation because of its track record as a fast growing and innovative franchise model. Having both grown up in economically challenging circumstances, they hope to provide local jobs and be a model of diversity in their community. �We are looking to grow our business even further than these first four stores,� Akerman says. �We hope that our business can provide much needed jobs and economic stability all over Michigan and beyond, and are working intentionally to promote diversity in our business model.�

To learn more about franchising with Dickey�s, visit www.dickeys.com/franchise or call 866-340-6188.

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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 560 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:
Kimberly Harms / Michelle George
972-248-9899
Dickey�s Barbecue Restaurants