New stores, new concepts, new products…2011 was a year of growth for Barbeques Galore fueled by the support of our loyal customers and employees. We’d like to say thank you for making it possible by highlighting many successes of the past year.

At the top of our list are the 5 new stores we opened throughout California and Texas (Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin and Dallas markets) in 2011. Each of these stores presents great opportunities in growing markets, but we’re particularly proud of the new retail concept launched this year with Barbeques Galore now open in a regional shopping mall at Westfield Santa Anita in the Los Angeles area. Our store-in-store concept also expanded this year with the 3rd Barbeques Galore store open inside Jerome’s furniture in the San Diego area so customers can truly shop for their entire home under one roof. And lastly, we proudly opened our 3rd Cooking Experience concept inside our Irvine, CA store so fans throughout Southern CA now have access to this unique dining experience where we teach you the tips and tricks to grill like a pro! Even more Barbeques Galore stores are planned for 2012 as we expand into new markets, strengthen our presence in existing markets (like our 2nd San Antonio store opening in February) and even open new franchise-owned locations throughout the Southern US.

Internally, we’ve made quite a few changes as well moving our entire distribution center from Garland, TX to Ontario, CA, providing greater efficiency across our entire supply chain and ultimately, cutting down the time required to get products into our customers hands. It’s a number of small and big changes that have led to greater alignment within our company and the ability to quickly respond to consumer demands like the highly anticipated return of the Barbeques Galore Offset Smoker!

Hopefully you knew that in 2011 we also launched our new website and a BBQ Galore Facebook page where fans from all over can share the BBQ love. (www.Facebook.com/bbqsgalore if you haven’t checked us out. Fun contests, grilling ideas and more!) Next up is our highly anticipated online store that we’re on the brink of launching so you can shop for your favorite accessories, gourmet grilling products, parts, grills and heaters from anywhere in the country.

We feel very grateful for the success of the past year and are looking forward to even more growth in 2012 with more stores, expanded product lines and the same level of service and expertise that you expect from Barbeques Galore. Thank you for your support and we wish you a very Happy New Year!

Sincerely,
Henrik Stepanyan, COO
coo@bbqgalore.com