# BBQ Tools

Tools Built for the Backyard Grill & Griddle

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/bbq.tools
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:190318
- Last updated: 2026-06-04T23:54:21Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-05T00:03:43Z

## Quick facts
- Founded by Shark Tank-backed pitmasters with 15+ years of BBQ brand experience
- $400K+ in online sales and achieved profitability within 12 months
- 4.6+ star average across Amazon and Walmart reviews
- Launching 6 new BBQ Tools Flat Top Griddle Tools & Covers in 2026
- 1.7B monthly smash burger & 1.2B TikTok griddle views- we're building for where the culture is going
- The griddle and outdoor cooking space is growing fast at $8.5 billion — and wide open.
- BBQ Tools is the next chapter of a proven brand.

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:152205: 4(a)(6) open (USD)

## Story
THE PROBLEMYou've been there. The burgers stick to the griddle mid-cookout. The spatula bends under pressure. The grill cover rips after one season. Cheap tools fail when it matters.Or you overpay for big brand gear designed by marketing teams who've never worked a flat-top through a smash burger rush or spent a weekend smoking ribs for the family.Backyard cooks deserve tools built by real pitmasters.That's why we created BBQ Tools.OUR SOLUTIONBBQ Tools delivers dependable, well-built tools that help everyone cook with confidence.Every product is designed by championship pitmasters and tested in real-world cooking. We focus on:Materials built for long-lasting durabilityDesign details that solve real cooking problemsPricing that outperforms major brands on valueWith your support, we are expanding into Flat Top Griddle Tools & Covers and launching 6 new BBQ Tools products in 2026:PROVEN FOUNDERS, PROVEN MODELHeath Hall and Brett Thompson are the co-founders of Pork Barrel BBQ, as seen on ABC's Shark Tank. They're lifelong pitmasters and entrepreneurs who know how to build brands people trust.They secured a deal with Barbara Corcoran on Shark Tank. Their products have sold in Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart, and Amazon. They've been featured by The Washington Post, Inc. Magazine, Good Morning America, and more. America's Test Kitchen and Men's Health Magazine named their sauce Best BBQ Sauce in America. A co-founder of Jos. A. Magnus & Co., a successful craft distillery. They've raised more than $10M across their companies.Now they're taking everything they've learned about brand-building and customer trust to build BBQ Tools.WANT TO SEE THEM IN ACTION?Visit Walmart.com and search "Grill Covers" or "Grill Brush." You'll find BBQ Tools at the top of the page, showcasing both our strong customer reviews and our expertise in online brand building. Be sure to scroll down and watch our product videos.Check out our Grill Cover video here:You can also check out our Grill Brush video here:THE MARKET OPPORTUNITYThe U.S. outdoor cooking market is valued at $8.5 billion and growing, driven by:The rapid rise of griddle-style cooking (led by products like Blackstone flat-top griddles)The smash burger boom: 1.7 billion monthly searches, 1.2 billion TikTok viewsBackyard cooks demanding durable, affordable gear built for real cookingEXPANDING INTO FLAT-TOP GRIDDLE TOOLS AND COVERSThe smash burger boom isn't slowing down. Flat-tops have moved from diners to driveways. TikTok has 1.2 billion views of griddle content. People are searching for smash burger tools 1.7 billion times a month.This shift is happening right now, and we're building the tools for it.We're expanding into griddle-specific gear because that's where our customers are cooking:Meat presses and smash burger kitsOversized spatulasFlat-top grill tool setsBlackstone-compatible coversBig brands are slow. We're readyWHY ARE YOU RAISING MONEY NOW?We've hit our marks. $400K first year. Profitable by month 12. Top 10 on Walmart. 4.6 stars from customers who grill every weekend.We've proven the business works. Now we're ready to grow. We need capital to stock more inventory, launch griddle tools, and reach more backyard cooks.We have proven winners in our Classic BBQ Tools line (tool sets, grill covers, grill brushes) and we've validated our next major growth opportunity: griddle and flat-top cooking tools, one of the fastest-growing segments in outdoor cooking.We're raising this round to:Reinvest in inventory for our top-selling productsExpand into high-margin griddle tools and accessoriesIncrease brand visibility through strategic marketing and Amazon/Walmart growth campaignsHOW WILL INVESTORS GET A RETURN?Our goal is to grow BBQ Tools into one of the leading outdoor cooking brands in the U.S. within the next 3-5 years.We anticipate potential investor returns through:Acquisition: Larger consumer brands frequently acquire profitable niche companies with strong Amazon and Walmart performance.Dividends: Once we reach sustained profitability and positive cash flow, we may distribute profits to investors.Future Liquidity Events: As the business scales, we may explore strategic buyouts, private equity partnerships, or mergers.While no investment is guaranteed, our track record of building brands and forging successful partnerships gives us confidence in our long-term trajectory.Please see our BBQ Tools Investor Deck below for a detailed overview of our plan.Final Message from the Founders"When we stepped onto the Shark Tank stage, we believed America deserved better BBQ.Fifteen years later, that same belief fuels BBQ Tools. We're giving every backyard pitmaster the tools to make great food and great memories. Tools that hold up when the heat is on. Tools that help you be the person your friends and family count on for a great meal and a great time.Now we're inviting you to own part of what we're building.Join us, and let's build the next great American BBQ brand together."— Heath Hall & Brett Thompson, Co-Founders

## Team
- Brett Thompson (CEO)
- Heath Hall (President)

## Q&A
- Q: Why are you not selling your rub in Costco anymore? It supplied you with great brand awareness and distribution. JR