Dickey’s Barbecue Rocks New Location in Ventura, California

Former Professional Musician Opens and Offers 100 Free Sandwiches

VENTURA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dickey’s Barbecue is opening near Ventura College this Thursday, February 28 at 11 a.m. The first 100 guests will receive a free Pulled Pork Big Barbecue sandwich.

“We have a total of 26 locations in the state and are planning to open several more in Brea, Mountain View and Bakersfield. We are really enjoying the momentum in the state.”

“Ventura is going to love Dickey’s Barbecue,” said franchise owner Steve Spittle. “At Dickey’s, we get it right every time with our authentic pit smoked barbecue and fall off the bone ribs – it melts in your mouth.”

Spittle was born and raised in Ventura County. He spent about 15 years in Nashville, TN as a professional musician. Spittle also worked as a Business Development Manager for a manufacturer in the commercial audio industry. Spittle moved back to his home town about two years ago.

“We are taking California by storm,” said Roland Dickey, Jr., president and CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “We have a total of 26 locations in the state and are planning to open several more in Brea, Mountain View and Bakersfield. We are really enjoying the momentum in the state.”

This new location is at 6100 Telegraph Road, Suite F, near Starbucks and across the street from Buena High School. The store phone number is 805-212-4240. To get up to date information on this new location, visit Dickey’s Barbecue Pit - Ventura on Facebook.

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 [phone].