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Montana entrepreneurs bringing Dickey's Barbecue Pit to Bozeman

September 20, 2018

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Franchisee Mark Jones and his fiancée, Laurie Zabawa, are opening a Dickey's location in Bozeman, Montana.

"We are proud to have such experienced franchisees join the Dickey's family," Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, said in a company press release. "We look forward to the success Mark and Laurie will have in their local community."

The couple has more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. They are entering into their second joint venture with Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Previously, the two managed and owned a hotel in Montana, where their love for food, beverage and hospitality all came to light.
 
"We wanted to bring something exciting and different to Bozeman," Zabawa said. "After doing our research, we knew Dickey's was the perfect fit for us, because of the strong family focus, unique vibe and all of the areas of support and opportunity the franchise has to offer."