Good Morning! 

Nicer weather is coming, and with it, are a host of new grill releases. There were two unique griddles released, and that's just the start of what we'll see in the coming weeks.

The first new griddle is from Blackstone and it features some great space planning. It's not just a griddle, it's a combo grill, but what makes is unique is the dead space that's usually on a griddle cart is filled with a vertical pellet smoker. It's a big 36" griddle on top and a big vertical smoker on the bottom.

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Recteq also has a unique griddle that just came out. They're dedicated to pellet grilling, so it's a pellet-fueled griddle. It's a smaller griddle that's part of their SmokeStone line. It has the usual recteq premium build and can be used with the lid down while cooking.

We've covered a couple different metal grill brush recalls that have happened over the past couple of months. Lawsuits are now following the recalls. There are multiple, including a class action suit, with more coming. We'll see what that means for the future of metal grill brushes.

We've all seen the Hot Ones show on YouTube where Sean Evans eats super spicy wings while interviewing celebrities. The team behind that has expanded into BBQ sauces. They just launched a line with 4 different flavor profiles, all with medium spice level.

Finally, Solo Brands has more change on the way with their Chief Accounting Officer leaving. He's exiting to join an AI company in the medical sector. They're promoting internally to fill the important role.

Have a Great Weekend!

Wes Wright

Founder and CEO

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