Littleton Welcomes the New Dickey’s Barbecue Pit with Big Flavor, Big Deals, and Big Heart on December 13

LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littleton just got a whole lot smokier. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Littleton, Colorado is officially open, and the team is kicking things off the way barbecue should be celebrated. With community. With generosity. And with plenty of good food. On Saturday, December 13, guests are invited to join an all day Grand Opening celebration that brings together great meals, great deals, and a great cause. From 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Mike Boyle will broadcast live from the restaurant as guests enjoy some of the best values Dickey’s has ever offered in Colorado.

Full racks of ribs for $15.
Sandwiches for $5.
Sides for $3.

And here is the part that matters most. With every rack, sandwich, and side sold, Dickey’s will donate $2 to the Chatfield Youth Football Association. There is no extra fee. No special code. Just neighbors supporting neighbors through the simple act of sharing a meal.

A Community First Kickoff

“We could not be more excited to open our doors in Littleton,” said Bobby Rusnak, franchisee of the new location. “This community shows up for each other. Supporting the Chatfield Youth Football Association felt like the perfect way to show that we intend to show up too. We want every family, every athlete, and every guest to feel right at home with us.”

Dickey’s CEO Laura Rea Dickey echoed that heart for community connection.

“Littleton is a special place and we are honored to become a part of it,” said Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “Bobby and his team embody what makes our brand truly family. Hospitality, generosity, and a deep commitment to serving their neighbors. We cannot wait to welcome guests in for a celebration that fuels both the stomach and the spirit.”

Grand Opening Celebration Details
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Live Broadcast and Benefit: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Special Pricing:

• Full racks of ribs 15 dollars
• Sandwiches 5 dollars
• Sides 3 dollars

Giveback: Dickey’s donates $2 per rack, sandwich and side to Chatfield Youth Football Association

This is the kind of event that brings a community together. Whether you are stocking up for dinner, grabbing food before the Broncos game, or simply in the mood for slow smoked comfort, this celebration is the perfect way to kick off Littleton’s newest barbecue home.

The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Littleton is open now and ready to serve the community with the same warmth, generosity, and Texas style flavor that has defined the brand for almost 85 years.

About Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Founded in 1941 by the Dickey family, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is the world’s largest barbecue concept and continues as a third-generation family-run business. For more than 80 years, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has served millions with its signature Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ Slow-smoked over hickory wood-burning pits, Dickey’s barbecued meats are paired with a variety of Southern sides. Committed to authentic barbecue, Dickey’s never takes shortcuts — because real barbecue can’t be rushed.

With 387 locations in the U.S. and several countries, Dickey’s Barbecue Franchise and Dickey’s Restaurant Brands continue to grow under the leadership of Roland Dickey Jr., CEO of Dickey’s Capital Group, and Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Dickey’s has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 "America’s Favorite Restaurant Chains" list, Nation’s Restaurant News 2024 top fast-casual brands for value, and USA Today’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. The brand has also ranked in the Top 20 of Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” for four of the past five years. Additional accolades include Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise and Hospitality Technology’s Industry Heroes list. The brand has been featured by Fox News, Forbes, Franchise Times, The Wall Street Journal, and People Magazine.