Good Morning! 

Known for their use of thick steel and US-based manufacturing, not only is Breeo a favorite fire pit brand, but they also invented the technology. I interviewed their co-founder, Jonathan Miller, about the story behind the brand, where they’re at, and where they’re going. It’s a great start-up success story.

I was on The BBQ Central Show this week talking with Greg Rempe about Broil King’s new Kamado grill (details below), and the future of electric grilling. The episode also features Rasheed Philips talking about the barbecue contests in Memphis last week. It’s a great listen, so be sure to check it out.

Sponsored By Franklin Barbecue Pits

Franklin Barbecue Pits, designed by famed Pit Master Aaron Franklin are built from heavy duty USA steel and made by craftsmen right here in the USA. For BBQ beginners and pros alike, its design and construction make it one of the best offset smokers for the backyard. And it will last for generations. Get yours at a BBQ dealer near you, or direct from Franklin if you don’t have a local dealer near you. We love and support local businesses, so if you’re a BBQ dealer that wants to carry Franklin BBQ Pit, please reach out!

Lowe’s reported earnings this week, and like all other retailers, noted that they’re still seeing pressure on grill sales. They took a geo-targeted approach to spring marketing this year, starting in the south of the country and working their way up. They believe it was successful and has built momentum heading into Q2.

Broil King is set to release a new connected Kamado style grill. It uses their iQue technology, so you can set a temperature and let the controller do the rest with an onboard fan. What’s especially unique about their new grill is it’s dual fuel. It can run on charcoal, like other Kamados, or it can be pellet fueled.

Blackstone announced this week that they’re an official partner of the PGA TOUR. They’ll engage with the TOUR through content, player relationships, and onsite activations. It’s a partnership that surely has a lot of cross-over between their target demographics.

Miller Lite has marketed to grillers through some unique products over the past few years. This year they’re back at it with the Big Green Kegg. Like it sounds, they worked with Big Green Egg to develop limited edition Eggs that have been transformed into keg coolers. These will certainly sell out quickly.

Finally, Solo Stove collaborated with WhistlePig on CampStock whiskey. It’s a smooth drinking whiskey that was finished in barrels that were charred with Solo Stove fire pits. You can buy the whiskey in a kit with a Mesa XL tabletop fire pit, a set of glasses etched with the brands, fire shaped ice cube trays, and pieces of the charred barrels. If you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift, this is a winner.

Thanks for Reading!

Wes Wright

Founder and CEO

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Sponsored By Big Green Egg

At Big Green Egg, we’re not just the best Kamado grill on the market; we are a lifestyle brand dedicated to enhancing outdoor entertaining. The Big Green Egg believes in bringing families, friends and neighbors together to cook over live-fire. Our “EGGhead” community of loyal fans create memories with the delicious and diverse food they can prepare on their Eggs. 

With a rich 50-year history and a strong presence as an iconic brand in the outdoor kitchen industry, we are committed to providing our customers with premium products and a seamless experience, both online and offline. And we are now hiring for our headquarters location in Atlanta!

We offer a fun work environment, with lots of food and BBQ (of course!), as well as competitive benefits, including a 401(k) match, medical and life insurance, to name a few. More detail on open roles in links below and/or click on this link to apply. 

Administrative Assistant to the CEO/HR Coordinator; Lead Mechanical Engineer; Lead User Researcher; Social Media Influencer Strategist; Sales Manager, West Coast