Char-Broil is a brand of barbeque grills, owned by the W.C. Bradley Co. Home Leisure Group. W.C. Bradley Co. is a family owned (operated by the familys fourth generation), Columbus, Georgia-based company.

Over time, the company branched out into gas, charcoal and electric grills as the success of the Charbroil brand allowed the company to grow.

If the various types of grills weren’t enough, Charbroil is now a maker of smokers and fryers as well. They’ve also entered the outdoor fireplace market and do both gas and wood-burning alternatives. Charbroil likes to say it’s been keeping families warm and full for sixty years and you may have heard their tag line — Inviting Everybody Outside Since 1948.

In 2008, the CharBroil brand pushed forward new models of grills to the market. They have put emphasis on the products use of infrared technology. Their two grill lines, called the Quantum series and the Red series boast this technology. Although always pushing the envelope in grill technology and innovation, CharBroil grills are quite affordable”prices start at $100 and can go up to only $700. Apart from the infrared grills, of course, the brand still offers classic models.

Charbroil grills can be found at retailers across North America. However, it gets a little complicated being this successful. Lowe’s has exclusive rights to the Quantum and Commercial models. Home Depot, on the other hand, sells the Red series grills. To make matters more confusing, the Thermos Brand is manufactured for Thermos by Charbroil and sold exclusively by Target stores.

One of its award-winning gas grills is called the Gas Patio Caddie. Unlike other gas grills, this model, although full-sized, is compact, and fits perfectly on smaller home decks, verandas or terraces, and patios. Because of its relative compactness and built-in easy rolling wheels, it can be moved anywhere during your outdoor activities. It is also very easy to clean and maintain.

* The porcelain steel lid easily protects the inside part of the grill.

* There’s a built in thermometer in the hood for at a glance grill management

* Simple one touch igniter

* The cooking surface is spacious enough (187 square inches in size).

* This grill can generate up to 10,000 BTU (British Thermal Unit or the heat value or the heat power of a grill per hour).

* It also has a cast iron heat plate

The Gas Patio Caddie is basically the perfect solution if you need to move your grill around in very small spaces. While it’s not a monster grill, it can cook a fair amount of food at once. It’s not the grill for you if you like to feed the neighborhood.

If you consider yourself a professional and at the same time technologically savvy with your outdoor cooking activities, the Quantum Infrared Series is best for you.

* This model boasts of easy, even heating (no more cold spots or hot spots).

* The firebox keeps the food away from the fire, so you don’t get flare-ups.

* Furthermore, the Infrared technology helps sear in moisture to keep your food juicy and flavorful.

* For a wider range of temperature performance, the combination of infrared and open flame add new levels of control

* This grill is rated as a best buy by consumers, and sells for less than $500.