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Pork Barrel BBQ Launches New Griddle Tool Collection on Walmart.com Through Growing BBQ Tools Division

New Product Line Includes Cast Iron Smash Burger Presses, Griddle Spatulas, and Heavy-Duty Blackstone Griddle Covers

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — June 25, 2026 — Pork Barrel BBQ today announced the official launch of a new line of griddle accessories perfect for your Blackstone griddles through its rapidly growing BBQ Tools Division. The new collection, which includes cast iron smash burger presses, professional-grade griddle spatulas, and heavy-duty griddle covers, is now available for purchase on Walmart.com via links below:

Pork Barrel Blackstone 36 inch Griddle Cover

Pork Barrel Blackstone 28 inch Griddle Cover

Pork Barrel Smash Burger Griddle Press

Pork Barrel Burger and Bacon Griddle Press

Pork Barrel Wide Griddle Spatula

Pork Barrel BBQ Long Griddle Spatula

The launch represents the latest expansion of the company's growing portfolio of outdoor cooking products and reflects the increasing popularity of flat-top griddle cooking among backyard cooks and barbecue enthusiasts nationwide.

Founded by Heath Hall and Brett Thompson, Pork Barrel BBQ first gained national attention through its appearance on ABC's Shark Tank. Since then, the company has built a loyal following through its line of award-winning BBQ sauces and spice rubs, earning recognition from backyard cooks, competition pitmasters, and barbecue fans across the country.

In recent years, the company expanded beyond food products with the creation of BBQ Tools, a division focused on developing affordable, high-quality outdoor cooking accessories designed to help consumers get more enjoyment from grilling, smoking, and griddle cooking.

Current BBQ Tools products include grill covers, grill brushes, and grill tool sets. The newly launched griddle collection marks the company's most significant product expansion to date.

"We couldn't be more excited to officially launch these new griddle products," said Heath Hall, Co-Founder of Pork Barrel BBQ. "Outdoor cooking continues to evolve, and griddles have become one of the hottest categories in backyard cooking. Whether you're making smash burgers for the family, preparing breakfast on a flat top, or cooking fajitas for a crowd, these tools were designed to deliver the durability, functionality, and performance serious cooks demand. We are thrilled to get these products into the hands of backyard grillmasters, griddlemasters, and professional pitmasters across the country."

The launch comes as BBQ Tools continues to gain momentum in the outdoor cooking market. The company has focused on identifying product categories where quality, affordability, and practical design can help consumers elevate their cooking experience without breaking the bank.

"The growth of our BBQ Tools business has been incredibly encouraging," said Brett Thompson, Co-Founder of Pork Barrel BBQ. "What began as an extension of our passion for outdoor cooking has evolved into a rapidly growing business serving customers across the country. The response we've received from consumers has reinforced our belief that there is tremendous opportunity to continue innovating in this space. These new griddle products are just the beginning. We have a strong pipeline of products under development, and we're excited about what the future holds."

To support continued growth, inventory expansion, product development, and marketing initiatives, BBQ Tools is planning to conduct an equity crowdfunding campaign through Wefunder. The campaign allows customers, supporters, and outdoor cooking enthusiasts to invest alongside the company's founders as BBQ Tools continues to expand its product lineup and retail footprint.

Additional information about the investment opportunity can be found at:

https://wefunder.com/bbq.tools

About Pork Barrel BBQ

Pork Barrel BBQ is an award-winning barbecue company founded by Heath Hall and Brett Thompson. The company gained national recognition following its appearance on ABC's Shark Tank and has since built a reputation for producing championship-quality barbecue sauces, spice rubs, and outdoor cooking products. Through its BBQ Tools Division, the company develops innovative products designed to help backyard cooks, grillmasters, griddle enthusiasts, and professional pitmasters achieve outstanding results.

Media Contact

Heath Hall & Brett Thompson
Co-Founders
Pork Barrel BBQ & BBQ Tools
PorkBarrelBBQ.com
porkbarrelbbq@gmail.com

Investment Opportunity Disclosure

BBQ Tools is currently conducting an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding ("Reg CF"). Investing in startups and early-stage businesses involves substantial risk, including the potential loss of your entire investment. This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any investment opportunity is made only through the company's offering materials available on Wefunder. Prospective investors should carefully review all offering documents, including risk factors, before making any investment decision.