Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM APRIL 2014 50 F or over 30 years, the name Barbeques Galore has been synonymous with outdoor living and gourmet cooking. Becoming the nation's largest specialty retailer of grills, fireside products and custom cooking islands has its privileges; as business has grown, so has the ability of Barbeques Galore to support its large network of distributors, authorized retail outlets and suppliers. Barbeques Galore was established in the U.S. in 1980, and since has grown to over two dozen company stores, franchises and authorized dealers. Stores concentrated throughout California, Arizona, Texas, Georgia and Florida, where the sun shines often and outdoor living is a year-round indulgence. In addition to providing a huge selection of grills, including the legendary Turbo line of gas grills, Barbeques Galore specializes in fireplace gas logs and fire glass, outdoor heaters, custom island components, and the accessories to pull it all together. Barbeques Galore carries the best brands in the industry, from Big Green Egg and Weber to Twin Eagles, Lynx and FireMagic. Coming out in 2014 is the re-launch of one of Barbeques Galore's most popular grills, the Captain Cook. This venerable barbecue has been completely redesigned from the inside out; featuring durable stainless steel construction, never-before seen Italian-designed burners, and cast iron cooking grates for even heat distribution. The Captain Cook will come in 3-burner and 5-burner models, each with a built-in side burner for additional convenience and cooking space. In addition, the Captain Cook grills will come 95% pre-assembled; allowing customers to get down to the business of grilling even faster than before. The Captain Cook barbecues will be priced at $449 for the three-burner and $649 for the five-burner, come in propane and natural gas versions, and be available in Q2. Not only has Barbeques Galore become the go-to expert on everything grilling, they have made a name for themselves in the outdoor heating industry with the revolutionary Totum outdoor gas patio heater. The Totum heater combines a portable, radiant patio heater with a wireless sound system and built-in LED mood lighting. Simply plug the micro-transmitter into the audio source of your choice, sync it to up to 32 Totum heaters, press play, and with the optional battery back you can enjoy up to six hours of uninterrupted music. The Totum is the perfect heater for every space; from the smallest townhouse patio to an outdoor restaurant or hotel lounge. "Customers can go anywhere to buy a barbecue," said company COO Henrik Stepanyan. "They come to Barbeques Galore because they know they are getting the most knowledgeable staff, the best brands, and the most competitive prices. We definitely pride ourselves on being the country's largest barbecue retailer, and I think it shows the minute you step into one of our stores." Barbeques Galore has found itself in the unique position of being both a retailer and a manufacturer. Grand Hall, the parent company of Barbeques Galore, is the producer of all the proprietary products carried in stores. This direct link between retailer and manufacturer allows the company to supply parts and service to customers, vendors and distributors with maximum efficiency and minimal lead times. "We have been able to create some of the most loved barbecues in the industry, and now with the support of Grand Hall, we can supply parts and accessories for all of our products directly to our authorized dealers and franchises while cutting out the middle-man," explains Stepanyan. "This allows us to create relationships directly with customers, who know they can always count on us to be there to provide them with the parts they need to keep their Turbo grill running like new for years to come." M A N U F A C T U R E R [ N O T E S ] RO BARBEQUES GALORE: SYNONYMOUS WITH OUTDOOR LIVING AND GOURMET COOKING

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