Former Teacher Opens Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Abingdon

(Abingdon, MD) Mark Buzminsky spent over 20 years as a teacher and school administrator for Harford County Public Schools. He was ready for a change when he discovered Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. On Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m., Buzminsky will open Dickey’s Barbecue in Abingdon with a three day grand opening celebration. The first 50 dine in guests receive gift cards worth up to $50.

“After looking at franchises for the past three years, Dickey’s really stood out to me,” said operator and general manager, Mark Buzminsky. “We’re close to military bases and schools which makes Dickey’s family friendly concept a great fit for our community.”

On Friday, guests get a chance to score when Dickey’s Barbecue Pit offers all day merchandise giveaways. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., guests can stop by for a barbecue deal with $2 pulled pork barbecue sandwiches and an appearance by radio station Today’s 101.9. One lucky winner will be chosen for a $500 gift card and three winners will receive free barbecue for an entire year.

Buzminsky plans on opening several Dickey’s Barbecue locations in the area with CRA of Bel Air LLC. The new Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Abingdon is located at 3468-70 Emmorton Road and the phone number is 443.402.1277. Stay up-to-date with this location on Facebook.

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 more than 866 restaurants across eight concepts 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.

For more information, visit www.dickeys.com. For franchise opportunities, visit www.dickeysfranchise.com.