Barbeques Galore

What Barbeques Galore does

Barbeques Galore is a US specialty retailer of outdoor cooking and outdoor living products, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ontario, California. The company operates 16 retail showrooms concentrated in Southern California (10 locations), Arizona (2), and Texas (4), with an additional market presence in Nevada, alongside a full e-commerce storefront at bbqgalore.com. Its product portfolio spans gas, charcoal, kamado, pellet, electric, smoker, and teppanyaki grills; pizza ovens; prefabricated and custom outdoor kitchen islands and components; patio furniture, fire pits, and patio heaters; spas and saunas; and a deep assortment of grill parts, accessories, sauces, rubs, and fuel products. The company carries premium third-party brands (Weber, Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, DCS, Fire Magic, Napoleon, Alfresco, Coyote) and also sells its own house brand, Turbo Grills, in built-in and freestanding configurations across multiple price points.

The business model is omnichannel specialty retail with a strong emphasis on high-consideration, high-AOV purchases. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales across multiple price tiers (portables from $59.99 to premium built-ins above $5,000), augmented by professional services revenue from free custom 3D outdoor kitchen design and installation work. Customer financing through the Synchrony HOME credit card (offering 0% APR for 6, 12, or 24 months on qualifying purchases of $499+, $999+, and $3,999+ respectively) supports larger-ticket transactions. GTM is anchored by showroom-based expert consultation, content marketing through an extensive Learning Center, a 3% cash-back loyalty program, a 30-day price-match guarantee, and free shipping on thousands of SKUs. Primary customer segments are residential homeowners seeking grills and outdoor entertainment setups, with a secondary segment of contractors and builders sourcing outdoor kitchen installations.

The Australian operations of the Barbeques Galore brand entered receivership on February 12, 2026, placing 500 jobs at risk across a 95-store network, representing a significant corporate distress event at the parent level. US operations, with their distinct showroom base, brand relationships, and e-commerce infrastructure, appear to continue operating, but the corporate deterioration creates uncertainty around supply continuity, brand investment, and long-term viability. Leadership disclosed in the input is limited to CEO Henrik Stepanyan, with no broader management team detail provided.

Name

Barbeques Galore

Legal name

Barbeques Galore

Website

https://bbqgalore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Barbeques Galore is a US specialty outdoor cooking retailer, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ontario, California, operating 16 retail showrooms across Southern California, Arizona, and Texas plus an e-commerce storefront. It sells grills, outdoor kitchens, patio furniture, fire features, spas, and accessories from premium brands and its own Turbo Grills house brand, serving residential homeowners with financing and custom design services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. BBQ Grill Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling gas, charcoal, kamado, pellet, electric grills and smokers from premium brands like Weber, Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, and their house brand Turbo Grills
2. Outdoor Kitchen Components: Sales of outdoor kitchen components including island modules, refrigeration, sinks, storage cabinets, and prefab outdoor kitchens from brands like Mont Alpi and their own branded islands
3. Parts, Accessories and Consumables: Replacement parts, grill covers, accessories, BBQ sauces, rubs, charcoal, wood chips, and grilling tools
4. Custom Outdoor Kitchen Design and Installation: Design services and custom island fabrication for outdoor kitchens, with zero-cost design and 0% APR financing available
5. Financing Programs: Revenue from financing partnerships with Synchrony; 0% APR promotional financing for 6, 12, and 24 months on qualifying purchases

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Barbeques Galore is a specialty omnichannel retailer that sells BBQ grills, smokers, outdoor kitchen components, patio furniture, fire features, and grilling accessories through 16 retail showrooms in California, Arizona, and Texas plus a full e-commerce website. The company carries premium multi-brand grill lines alongside its proprietary Turbo Grills house brand, and offers free custom 3D outdoor kitchen design services with professional installation support.

Product overview

Barbeques Galore is a specialty retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of outdoor cooking and living products centered around its core BBQ grill offering. The company operates as both a multi-brand retailer carrying grills from manufacturers like Weber, Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, DCS, Alfresco, Delta Heat, Fire Magic, Napoleon, and Coyote, as well as a proprietary brand owner of Turbo Grills. The product ecosystem is anchored by gas grills, charcoal grills, kamado ceramic grills, pellet grills, electric grills, smokers, teppanyaki grills, and pizza ovens, which are complemented by outdoor kitchen infrastructure (prefabricated and custom islands, island components, outdoor refrigeration), patio furniture, fire features, patio heaters, and comprehensive accessories and parts. The company provides integrated services including free custom 3D outdoor kitchen design, special financing via Synchrony (up to 24 months 0% APR), a low price guarantee, loyalty rewards (3% cash back), and free shipping on thousands of items. With 15 retail locations across Southern California, Arizona, Texas, and Nevada, the company serves customers through both physical stores and e-commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Turbo Grills by Barbeques Galore: House brand gas grills sold under the Barbeques Galore name
• Barbeques Galore Grill Covers

Products and services

• Turbo Grills (House Brand) Proprietary line of Barbeques Galore gas grills available in built-in and freestanding configurations, including 3-burner, 4-burner, and 5-burner models. Sold under Barbeques Galore's exclusive house brand.
• Gas Grills Gas-powered outdoor grills in natural gas and propane configurations ranging from compact 2-burner models to large 8-burner units, including premium built-in and freestanding options from Weber, DCS, Napoleon, Alfresco, Blaze, Fire Magic, and Turbo.
• Charcoal Grills Traditional charcoal-burning grills including kettle-style, smoker, and kamado ceramic grills for authentic smoky barbecue flavor.
• Kamado Grills Egg-shaped ceramic grills including Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, and Primo brands, known for heat retention and versatility across grilling, smoking, and roasting.
• Pellet Grills Wood-pellet fueled grills that combine smoking and grilling capabilities with digital temperature control.
• Electric Grills Electric-powered grills for indoor or outdoor use with adjustable temperature controls and smokeless cooking.
• Smoker Grills Specialized grills designed for slow-cooking and smoking meats at low temperatures with wood chip integration.
• Teppanyaki Grills Flat-top grills inspired by Japanese cooking, including the Turbo Teppan series for hibachi-style outdoor cooking.
• Pizza Ovens Outdoor pizza ovens including OvenPlus, Alfa Pizza Ovens, and Ooni portable pizza ovens for high-temperature pizza baking.
• Prefab Outdoor Kitchens Pre-fabricated outdoor kitchen islands including Barbeques Galore branded islands, Mont Alpi, and Bighorn brands.
• Outdoor Kitchen Island Components Modular outdoor kitchen components including access doors, cabinets, drawers, side burners, sinks, faucets, warming drawers, trash/recycling units, and propane tank enclosures.
• Outdoor Refrigeration Outdoor-rated refrigerators, kegerators/beer dispensers, beverage/wine centers, and ice makers for outdoor kitchen applications.
• Grilling Cookware and Griddles Cooking accessories and griddles designed for outdoor grilling and outdoor kitchen applications.
• Grill Accessories Grilling tools and accessories including BBQ brushes, cleaning products, gloves, grill grates, lights, grillware, carts, lighters, thermometers, rotisseries, and warming racks.
• Grill Parts Replacement parts including burners, grates, flame tamers, knobs, regulators, transformers, BBQ island vents, ignitors, lids, hoods, panels, manifolds, and valves.
• Fire Pits and Outdoor Fire Tables Outdoor fire features including fire tables, fire pits, fire glass, and tabletop fire pits for outdoor ambiance.
• Patio Heaters Outdoor heating solutions including gas heaters, portable heaters, wall/ceiling mount heaters, wood-burning heaters, and electric heaters.
• Fireplace Logs and Burners Fireplace accessories including gas log sets, fireplace burners, and fireplace keys for indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
• Patio Furniture Outdoor patio furniture including chairs, lounge and sofa sets, bar stools, dining sets, tables, umbrellas, privacy screens, and pergolas.
• Spas and Saunas (Cal Spas, Cal Saunas) Cal Spas hot tubs and Cal Saunas units for outdoor relaxation and installation.
• BBQ Consumables (Sauces, Rubs, Wood and Fuel) Consumables including BBQ sauces, injectables, dry rubs, charcoal, wood smoking chips, wood smoking chunks, grill pellets, and BBQ logs.
• Custom Outdoor Kitchen Design and Installation Services Free 3D design service for custom outdoor kitchen islands with zero-cost design consultation, professional contractor network installation support, and 0% APR financing available on qualifying projects.
• Special Financing Program (Synchrony HOME) Synchrony HOME credit card financing program offering 0% APR for 6, 12, or 24 months on qualifying purchases ($499+, $999+, and $3,999+ respectively), plus Pay-in-4 installment options.
• Barbeques Galore Rewards Loyalty Program Loyalty program offering 3% cash back on purchases to enrolled customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 Million Grills Sold
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BBQ Guys: Large U.S. online specialty BBQ and outdoor kitchen retailer carrying Weber, Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, and premium built-in brands with installation services. Closest direct competitor in product mix, premium positioning, and outdoor kitchen design services.

Broad incumbents

• The Home Depot: National home improvement retailer carrying grills, outdoor kitchens, and patio furniture. Competes with Barbeques Galore on commodity grill SKUs and price, but lacks Barbeques Galore's specialty showroom experience and free 3D design service.
• Lowe's: Second-largest U.S. home improvement chain with broad grill, outdoor kitchen, and patio assortments. Competes on price and convenience but does not specialize in premium built-in or custom outdoor kitchen design.
• Ace Hardware: National hardware cooperative carrying grills and outdoor living products. Smaller-box, neighborhood format competes with Barbeques Galore on convenience in local markets but lacks premium specialty focus.
• Wayfair: Large online home goods retailer carrying grills, patio furniture, fire pits, and outdoor kitchen components. Direct e-commerce competitor in Barbeques Galore's accessory and patio categories.
• Costco: Membership warehouse club selling grills, outdoor furniture, and patio heaters at aggressive price points. Competes with Barbeques Galore on price-driven commodity grill SKUs, especially in Southern California and Arizona markets.

Others

• Weber: Leading global grill manufacturer whose products Barbeques Galore retails. Operates a direct-to-consumer site and big-box channel, representing both a key supplier and a competitor for premium gas and charcoal grills.
• Big Green Egg: Premium kamado ceramic grill manufacturer carried by Barbeques Galore as an Authorized Gold/Platinum Dealer. Sells direct and through dealers, partially overlapping with Barbeques Galore on high-end kamado sales.
• Kamado Joe: Premium kamado grill competitor also retailed by Barbeques Galore. Direct-to-consumer and dealer model overlaps with Barbeques Galore's premium category and competes for the same end-customer wallet share.
• Traeger Grills: Leading pellet grill manufacturer sold at Barbeques Galore. Operates direct-to-consumer and retail channels, partially competing on premium grills while also being a meaningful supplier to the retailer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bbqgaloreusa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/bbqgaloreusa
• Facebookfacebook.com/bbqgaloreusa
• Instagraminstagram.com/bbqgaloreusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barbeques-galore

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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