Team Grill Signs Agreement with Licensing Resource Group to Produce Wake Forest and North Carolina State Gas BBQ Grills

Team Grill Patio and Tailgate Grills to Feature Wake Forest, North Carolina State Brands

Acton, Massachusetts - May 5, 2009 - Team Grill™ today announced that it has signed an agreement with The Licensing Resource Group (LRG) to produce professional-grade barbeque grills branded with the logos and colors of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and North Carolina State Wolfpack. The schools will be featured on the Team Grill Patio Series and Tailgate Series grills beginning in Summer 2009. Additional LRG schools are expected to be added to the agreement over time.

(For more details on the Team Grill Patio Series and Tailgate Series product lines, see Team Grill Introduces First High-End BBQ Grills for Sports Fans, issued 03/19/09.)

"Since launching the company in March, reaction to the Team Grill product line has been tremendous. On a daily basis, we receive feedback from fans and retailers asking us to carry their favorite teams," said John Upham, Executive Vice President at Team Grill. "The agreement with LRG enables Team Grill to expand its product line to include two of the most-requested teams. We look forward to delivering these newest grills to the market this summer."

Team Grill has developed a quality product that will be a necessity for passionate sports fans on game day," said Wil Spires, Director of Brand Development at LRG. "We are pleased to partner with a company that will allow students, alumni and fans everywhere to show their support, whether hosting a backyard barbeque or tailgating before the big game."

The Team Grill line of barbeque gas grills will be sold through select retail outlets, including specialty BBQ and outdoor living stores, and online beginning in Summer 2009. For more information on the Team Grill line of BBQ gas grills or to vote for your favorite team, visit www.teamgrill.com.

About Licensing Resource Group (LRG)
LRG maintains offices in Holland, Michigan, Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Coralville, Iowa, and currently has licensing agreements with more than 150 colleges and universities nationwide. Founded in 1991, the company has created a successful alternative to traditional licensing philosophies, focusing on each client as an individual brand to achieve success. LRG has created new standards within the industry for technology, brand development and license management, and is consistently recognized for its high level of service to its clients, licensees and retailers.

About Team Grill
Team Grill is the premier manufacturer of professional-quality gas grills for sports fans. Our products combine the cooking capabilities of high-end grills with the look of your favorite sports teams, so you can show your team spirit on game day and every day. Headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, Team Grill products are available through select retail outlets, including specialty BBQ and outdoor living stores, and online at www.teamgrill.com.

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