Good Morning! 

W.C. Bradley Co. believes in electric grilling and they show that by continuing to innovate. A new patent was released from them, likely for the Current Backyard or Charbroil brands, that features a completely new way to cook outdoors with electricity.

The new design ditches traditional Calrod heat elements for induction technology. It would be exciting if that makes its way to market because it would decrease heating times and increase control of the grill. They have one design that even has a fan to recycle radiant heat with convection.

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!

While what W.C. Bradley Co. is working on would be revolutionary, their Current Backyard Model G grill is currently (no pun intended) the head of the pack for electric grilling. It's design was recognized this week by winning a Red Dot Design Award.

They weren't the only electric grill to pick up the prestigious design award. Weber also did for their Lumin electric grill. What makes the Lumin special is their grate system that can do everything from steam to grill. Weber in general has some really thought out grate designs across their grills.

The Home Depot released earnings this week and it sounds like they believe they're through the grill pull ahead sales from the Pandemic. Unfortunately, they identified a new storm they're navigating from extremely low home sales and a high interest rate environment.

Finally, Home Depot is at Memphis in May this week in BBQ Alley. They're joined by Nexgrill, who has a valuable partnership with them. As a leader in value, Nexgrill is showcasing their wide array of smokers and grills.

Enjoy the Weekend!

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. 

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