A new pit stop for barbecue lovers arrives in Blakely
Dothan, AL (Restaurant News Release) Just a short drive from the Alabama Georgia stateline is a new culinary equalizer that has been bringing communities together since 1941, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Located in the heart of Blakely at 1944 South Main Street, Dickey’s is excited to share it’s delicious barbecue with Early County for the very first time.
Located inside the popular Marathon Gas fuel station, the new Dickey’s restaurant features indoor dining, online ordering and catering, making it easy for guests to enjoy their barbecue for any occasion. The new Blakely restaurant marks franchisee PJ Patel’s first Dickey’s location, however the barbecue franchisee is no stranger to hospitality and servitude as his family has owned and operated Marathon Gas since 1997. As an Early County High School graduate, Patel is a proud Blakely local and is excited to share his passion for barbecue with his beloved hometown community.
“Growing up in Blakely, I’ve always wanted to bring something special and convenient to the community I call home,” said Patel. “Whether guests are stopping in for a quick lunch, fueling up on a road trip or ordering catering for a family gathering, we’re excited to serve delicious, slow-smoked barbecue that’s easy to enjoy any day of the week.”
The Dickey’s difference starts with its approach to smoking premium cuts of brisket, pork, chicken and kielbasa sausage low and slow for hours over a proprietary applewood pellet blend. The barbecue brand, which has been serving smoked favorites since opening its first location in Texas in 1941, features classic American barbecue staples such as pulled pork, brisket, coleslaw, barbecue beans and potato salad. In addition, longtime barbecue fans and newcomers alike can indulge their taste buds at the new Blakely location, which will also serve chicken wings, fall-off-the-bone ribs, loaded baked potatoes, brisket burnt ends and other rotating menu items
Blakely’s new Dickey’s location is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
Fans can stay up to date on Dickey’s by following them on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. Download the Dickey’s Barbecue Pit app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue restaurant brand, was founded in 1941 by World War I Veteran, Travis Dickey. For the past 85 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions of guests Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ alongside their iconic Big Yellow Cup. The Dallas-based barbecue franchise lead by the third generation serves slow-smoked meats and home-style sides with ‘No B.S. (Bad Stuff)’ for dine-in, drive-thru (select locations) and pick-up. Plus, ‘Cue the catering experts at Dickey’s by dialing the Catering Hotline at +1-866-227-2328 or visiting Dickey’s website to order or get a quote.
For more information, visit Dickeys.com. For information about becoming a franchise partner, visit DickeysFranchise.com.
Contact:
Lauren Lumbley
llumbley@dickeys.com