Three out of four U.S. households own a barbecue grill. Forty-one percent of grill owners own more than one grill.
Discount stores are the most common outlet for buying grills.
During the summer, people barbecue nearly five times per month, on average. Hamburgers, steaks, hot dogs, chicken and potatoes are the most frequently grilled items. Ninety-one percent of grill owners use barbecue sauce always or sometimes while grilling. Seventeen percent of gas grill owners use wood chips to enhance the smoked flavor of foods. The most popular chips are mesquite, hickory, oak, fruitwood and alder.