NBBQA Press Kit
About the National Barbecue & Grilling Association
National Barbecue & Grilling Association
Press Kit
Fact Sheet & Media Reference — Updated July 2026
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Founded in 1991, the National Barbecue & Grilling Association (NBBQA) is the industry organization for barbecue and grilling professionals in the United States, representing the commercial, competitive, and consumer segments of the sector. NBBQA is headquartered in Douglas, Georgia. For more information, visit www.nbbqa.org.
About NBBQA
The National Barbecue & Grilling Association (NBBQA) is the primary industry organization connecting the commercial, competitive, and consumer segments of the U.S. barbecue and grilling market. For brands evaluating the category, NBBQA offers a single point of access to an established, multi-channel audience of industry professionals and consumers built over three decades.
Since 1991, NBBQA has served as the industry organization for barbecue and grilling professionals, representing the sector across its commercial, competitive, and consumer segments.
Membership includes restaurateurs, caterers, suppliers, competitors, and other professionals across the barbecue industry. NBBQA provides networking opportunities, business development support, and industry knowledge for members operating in or serving this sector.
Our Reach
NBBQA maintains an active presence across multiple platforms, reaching barbecue industry professionals and consumers nationally:
Data as of July 2026.
Membership
NBBQA membership provides access to industry connections, professional development, and business opportunities across the barbecue and grilling sector.
What Our Partners Say
“The Annual Conference could have been the year’s most impressive collection of BBQ masters this side of Memphis. The Big Green Egg was right at home up and down the block.”
“We’ve developed significant relationships with NBBQA members that will provide benefits for years, presenting our brand to consumers in the most ideal way.”
“GrillGrate has been a proud sponsor of NBBQA for the past several years. We’ve made lifelong friends and great business connections.”
Contact
Managing Partners
Kell Phelps & Janet Phelps