Dickey's Barbecue is heading to Naugatuck. Franchise owners, Mark and Donna Ferrari, are excited to be bringing hickory smoked meats to their community.

"There isn't anything like Dickey's in the area," says Donna Ferrari.

"I know Naugatuck is ready to enjoy our authentic barbecue."

This new location is at 160 Rubber Avenue, near Dunkin' Donuts and Friendly's.  Ryan Ferrari and William Herens are the general managers for this location.

"Connecticut is a great market for our unique business concept and our authentic slow smoked meats," says Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

"We're excited about this new location and can't wait for it to open."

This will be the second Dickey's location in Connecticut. The other location is located in Bridgeport. Dickey's Barbecue Pit opened its first location in Dallas in 1941.

Dickey's began franchising in 1994 and has continued to grow across the country. Dickey's currently has more than 220 locations in 40 states nationwide.

Dickey's Barbecue offers a quality selection of signature meats, home style sides and tangy barbecue sauce.

All meats are slow smoked on-site in each restaurant.  For more information, including a full menu, other restaurant locations and franchising opportunities, please visit www.dickeys.com.