Dickey’s Barbecue Pit to open new location in Waynesburg
Cindy Yorio had a goal to open a franchise.
It appears that goal is coming to fruition for the Mt. Morris resident. She and her husband, Joe, are the owners of the new Dickey无毛视频檚 Barbecue Pit coming soon to Greene Plaza in Waynesburg.
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Yorio said construction is expected to begin within the next couple weeks with the hope of opening the restaurant right before Easter.
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Dickey无毛视频檚 Barbecue Pit will be occupying 4,000 square feet of space in Greene Plaza and will be located next to Golden Wok Chinese.
The franchise started as a small family-owned business in Dallas, Texas, in 1941. It has grown to become the largest barbecue franchise in the United States, with more than 500 locations in 44 states.
It无毛视频檚 first venture in Southwestern Pennsylvania came when Dickey无毛视频檚 Barbecue Pit opened at Trinity Point Shopping Center in South Strabane Township June 1, 2016. It was the second to open in Western Pennsylvania after a location in Erie. There are several locations in eastern and central Pennsylvania.
Yorio said she has been in contact with Lynda Tran, owner/operator of the Dickey无毛视频檚 Barbecue Pit at Trinity Point, as preparations were being made for her restaurant.
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Yorio said she has some plans in place once the Waynesburg restaurant opens.
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According to its website, dickeys.com, the fast-casual chain serves 无毛视频渕outh-watering, slow-smoked, Texas-style BBQ.无毛视频�
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Greene Plaza consists of 122,000 square feet of retail space that boasts national retailers, such as Aldi, Big Lots, Dunkin, Rent-A-Center, and Wendy无毛视频檚.
This Plaza also contains local favorites, such as Casa Capri Pizza, Golden Wok Chinese and Hidden Treasures Thrift Store.
Pennmark Management Company, Inc., owner/operator of Greene Plaza, signed and secured the long-term deal for the restaurant.
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The company is excited about a national chain with the reputation of Dickey无毛视频檚 coming to Greene Plaza.
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