MR. BAR-B-Q(R) PREPARES TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY FOR GRILL FANATICS - 2012 Marks 40th Anniversary as a Leader in the Barbecue Industry
Mr. Bar-B-Q plans to celebrate its 40th Anniversary with contests and product giveaways, including a 'Search for Mr. or Mrs. Bar-B-Q Contest' and '40 Giveaways for 40 Years' Facebook Sweepstakes.
- (1888PressRelease) November 17, 2011 - NEW YORK - Mr. Bar-B-Q®, the world's expert in designing innovative, premier barbecue accessories and outdoor lifestyle tools, is already gearing up for a sizzling 2012 as it marks the company's 40th anniversary. Mr. Bar-B-Q plans to celebrate all year with contests and product giveaways, including a 'Search for Mr. or Mrs. Bar-B-Q Contest' and '40 Giveaways for 40 Years' Facebook Sweepstakes. Mr. Bar-B-Q, founded 1972, has remained a family-owned, privately held business for the last four decades and offers "everything but the grill," enhancing precious moments spent with family and friends.
"40 years is a huge milestone and one we're proud to celebrate all year long," said Marc Zemel, Chief Executive Officer of Mr. Bar-B-Q. "I look forward to continuing the success and tradition my father started 40 years ago and applauding all we have accomplished. The entire barbecue community has helped us reach this important moment."
As part of the anniversary plans, Mr. Bar-B-Q will kick off a 'Search for Mr. or Mrs. Bar-B-Q Contest' in May 2012. The winner will be named the official Mr. or Mrs. Bar-B-Q in September 2012 and will hold a significant role in the company's future plans for the following year.
"In 2012, we are focused on showing the world what our products are capable of through our recipe contest," said Zemel. "There's nothing more rewarding than seeing our customers create delicious, creative recipes using our tools - we can't wait to see what's in store."
The '40 Giveaways for 40 Years' Facebook Sweepstakes will kick off in the spring and an assortment of products will be given away each month to dedicated Facebook fans. The contest details will roll out in early 2012, but Mr. Bar-B-Q expects many fans to get their grill on during this celebratory year.
"We're not only rolling out our new brand packaging with over 400 products in 2012, but we're placing a heighten focus on social media to create a personal connection with our barbecue customers," said Zemel.
From the first product - the 18" Grill Brush - to more recent products like the Triple Action Grill Brush, Onion Seasoning Brush, Deep Grilling Dual Sided Toppers and the 3-in-1 Spoon Tongs, Mr. Bar-B-Q continues to introduce new products and enhance current tools and accessories. The longest running product in the company's history is the 4-1 Spatula and the most popular is the Pizza Stone Grilling Set.
The entire Mr. Bar-B-Q line includes literally everything but the grill. The company offers accessories including knife sharpeners (from its food service division Chef-Master [www.chef-master.com]) thermometers, gas grill parts, outdoor furniture covers, collegiate covers and specialized toppers such as roasters and woks. The full product line can be found at http://www.mrbarbq.com/products.php.
Mr. Bar-B-Q products are found at retailers such as Albertsons, Amazon.com, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Costco, Home Depot, Lowes, Target, QVC, Von's/Safeway, Cost Plus, Meijer's, Shopko, Pamida, Fred Meyer, Kroger and Wal-Mart. The products are currently available in Australia, Canada, Columbia, Russia, South Africa, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States. Visit www.mrbarbq.com for more information.
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About Mr. Bar-B-Q®
Mr. Bar-B-Q® is the world's expert in designing innovative, premier barbecue accessories and outdoor lifestyle tools. The family owned-and-operated company continues its nearly 40-year commitment to provide superior quality, outstanding service, excellent value, and competitive pricing. The company is constantly growing and changing by developing the latest in the grilling and barbequing industry, meeting new needs, offering a variety of original products and providing ultimate grilling experiences.
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