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[DickeysFolsom]

Hello

I just found this thread by searching for Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Folsom. I am the owner of the new restaurant opening at the old Steve's Pizza site on the front of Walmart. We knew about the demise of Steve's Pizza before signing the lease, and we know about the issues that businesses face today. Even so we are excited to be bringing Dickey's to Folsom. The company has been in existence since 1941 and is better known in it's home state of Texas. It is still run by Mr Dickey and his son, and is to date one of the more successful franchise companies with a low 3% failure rate. Dickey's is on target to open around 120 new locations in 2012.

As you might imagine the main menu items are slow cooked meats, pulled pork, brisket, ribs, sausages, chicken and turkey. We are shipping in a commercial smoker from Texas manufactured by Southern Pride, to slow cook our meats for 14 hours over night, providing the tenderness and flavor that BBQ fans love.

From this thread I can see that some of the folks in Folsom are jaded and somewhat cynical about the existing and failed restaurants in the town and predict an early demise for us. I do hope though, that there are those out there that will give us a chance - we are not doing this to bring mediocrity to Folsom, and we are certainly not doing it with one eye on failure.

It is our intention to offer a warm friendly family environment, with quality reasonably priced meals to those people who also love the taste and texture of smoked meats combined with sides of fried okra, mac 'n' cheese and baked potatoes.

Folsom needs businesses to prosper, and those businesses need the support of you, the people of this city. All I ask is that you give us a chance, for you might just be pleasantly surprised!

Best regards to all of you.

Ray Snook
Owner - Dickey's Barbecue Pit (Folsom)

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

Welcome to MyFolsom! Thank you for your posting. Are you new to the Folsom area? If so, welcome to town.

I hope you'll continue to be active and to respond to feedback. I look forward to trying your restaurant!

[Sandman]

Welcome! When do you plan to open?

I wish you all the success. Folsom does not have a good track record of attracting or retaining good BBQ joints.

Will you be doing any types of promotions such as kids eat free night (I believe the Roseville location does this) or discounts for employees of some of the larger companies in the Folsom area?

[DickeysFolsom]

Welcome! When do you plan to open?

I wish you all the success. Folsom does not have a good track record of attracting or retaining good BBQ joints.

Will you be doing any types of promotions such as kids eat free night (I believe the Roseville location does this) or discounts for employees of some of the larger companies in the Folsom area?

Thanks so much for the welcome! Yes we will be doing kids eat free every Sunday, Tuesday Buy one get one free, and various other seasonal promotions. We will also be offering the free ice-cream that Dickey's is known for serving to its customers.
We will be providing loyalty cards to employees of the larger companies around the location and will actively be promoting the restaurant over the coming months. Our projected opening date is April 24th. We do hope that Folsom will support us. I certainly look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant

[DickeysFolsom]

Welcome to MyFolsom! Thank you for your posting. Are you new to the Folsom area? If so, welcome to town.

I hope you'll continue to be active and to respond to feedback. I look forward to trying your restaurant!

Thanks Deb!

We are actually Brits, but have lived in the Folsom area for 10 years. The U.S is our adopted home and we are here to stay - it has been a great environment in which to raise our family. Now they are almost off hand we are embarking on this new venture. I am a qualified chef, and I will set high standards for service, cleanliness and quality. Although there is high risk of failure in any business, there is also high potential for success if you do it right and put your customers first.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Ray

[4thgenFolsomite]

Thanks Deb!

We are actually Brits, but have lived in the Folsom area for 10 years. The U.S is our adopted home and we are here to stay - it has been a great environment in which to raise our family. Now they are almost off hand we are embarking on this new venture. I am a qualified chef, and I will set high standards for service, cleanliness and quality. Although there is high risk of failure in any business, there is also high potential for success if you do it right and put your customers first.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Ray

april 24th! excellent! can't wait and see you soon!

[Dave Burrell]

Hello

I just found this thread by searching for Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Folsom. I am the owner of the new restaurant opening at the old Steve's Pizza site on the front of Walmart. We knew about the demise of Steve's Pizza before signing the lease, and we know about the issues that businesses face today. Even so we are excited to be bringing Dickey's to Folsom. The company has been in existence since 1941 and is better known in it's home state of Texas. It is still run by Mr Dickey and his son, and is to date one of the more successful franchise companies with a low 3% failure rate. Dickey's is on target to open around 120 new locations in 2012.

As you might imagine the main menu items are slow cooked meats, pulled pork, brisket, ribs, sausages, chicken and turkey. We are shipping in a commercial smoker from Texas manufactured by Southern Pride, to slow cook our meats for 14 hours over night, providing the tenderness and flavor that BBQ fans love.

From this thread I can see that some of the folks in Folsom are jaded and somewhat cynical about the existing and failed restaurants in the town and predict an early demise for us. I do hope though, that there are those out there that will give us a chance - we are not doing this to bring mediocrity to Folsom, and we are certainly not doing it with one eye on failure.

It is our intention to offer a warm friendly family environment, with quality reasonably priced meals to those people who also love the taste and texture of smoked meats combined with sides of fried okra, mac 'n' cheese and baked potatoes.

Folsom needs businesses to prosper, and those businesses need the support of you, the people of this city. All I ask is that you give us a chance, for you might just be pleasantly surprised!

Best regards to all of you.

Ray Snook
Owner - Dickey's Barbecue Pit (Folsom)

Looking forward to your restaurant opening in town - I love good bbq!

[DickeysFolsom]

Thanks! We will be giving out free sandwich cards over the next few weeks around the location. Please stop by and say hi and get yours - we will be in store from 14th April onwards!

[DickeysFolsom]

Looking forward to your restaurant opening in town - I love good bbq!

Thanks Dave! Look forward to seeing you!

[Steve Heard]

Welcome DickeysFolsom! I'll be sure to give you a try.

[DickeysFolsom]

Welcome DickeysFolsom! I'll be sure to give you a try.

Thanks Steve! I am an ex KW guy myself.. Roseville office.

[marywegan]

Hurry! We needs some GOOD BBQ!

[DickeysFolsom]

We are coming as fast as we can! Takes a while to get building permits, health permits, sign permits, license for this and a license for that, can you believe we started the process way back in October 2011?

[FolsomEJ]

Hello

I just found this thread by searching for Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Folsom. I am the owner of the new restaurant opening at the old Steve's Pizza site on the front of Walmart. ...

Folsom needs businesses to prosper, and those businesses need the support of you, the people of this city. All I ask is that you give us a chance, for you might just be pleasantly surprised!

Best regards to all of you.

Ray Snook
Owner - Dickey's Barbecue Pit (Folsom)

Ray - Excellent introduction and welcome!! I plan to visit just as soon as you open. Kid's eat free is a great way to nail down business - check out Islands every Wednesday night...!

Keep in touch with the community on this forum - I'm sure that most everyone wants you to succeed - first by winning with the best BBQ and second with the service. You are already off to a great start with #2.

-EJ

[DickeysFolsom]

EJ - Thank you sir for your kind words and warm welcome! It is good to hear that there are many who wish us well and we fully intend to bring the standards of service and food that Folsom residents and visitors demand.
Please introduce yourself when you come in to the restaurant - it will be my pleasure to take care of you.
Ray