logo
Weber's Premium Outdoor Gas Griddle Is Just $279 Right Now (Normally $449)

Weber's Premium Outdoor Gas Griddle Is Just $279 Right Now (Normally $449)

CNET4 days ago
Grills don't tend to go on sale during prime outdoor cooking season, but Ace Hardware has a whopper of a grill deal so good that I thought it must be a mistake. Weber's three-burner flat top griddle is down to $279 (normally $449). Even with the extra shipping cost -- or free if you pick it up locally -- this is about as good a grill deal as you're likely to find.
Flat-top griddles, popularized by brands like Blackstone and Weber, have made big waves in the outdoor cooking space. They're loved by owners for their versatility and convenience. Griddles may require a smidge of maintenance to avoid rusting, but day-to-day use doesn't require scrubbing grates or picking food out from the grill's basin.
Read more: Griddle vs. Grill: Can a Versatile Flat Top Overtake Traditional Grates?
Another check in the advantages column for flat top grills is the ability to cook certain foods that you can't on a normal grill. I'm talkin' breakfast fare like scrambled eggs, pancakes and bacon, as well as flaky fish that tends to break apart when sizzled over grates.
Yep, now you can even make bacon on the grill like you've always dreamed.
Weber
Why this deal matters
I personally tested Weber's flat-top griddle, and, per the brand's high standards, this unit was well built and outperformed others in its price class. The ignition system worked every time, and the three burners distributed heat evenly across the flat-top griddle. Assembly took about 45 minutes, and the grill sports two handy prep shelves and rolls around on wheels if you need to move it.
Ace Hardware is selling Weber's premium griddle for just $279 -- A cool $170 off the normal price. Take a look at other retailers, and you'll see that this is a seriously good bargain on a seriously good griddle.
Shipping is not included, but you can pick it up for free if you're near an Ace with this grill in stock.
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Blackstone drops out of group seeking stake in US-based TikTok
Blackstone drops out of group seeking stake in US-based TikTok

Yahoo

timea day ago

  • Yahoo

Blackstone drops out of group seeking stake in US-based TikTok

(Bloomberg) — Private equity firm Blackstone Inc (BX) has pulled out of a group of investors seeking to take a minority stake in TikTok's US-based business, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Dutch Intersection Is Coming to Save Your Life Mumbai Facelift Is Inspired by 200-Year-Old New York Blueprint How San Jose's Mayor Is Working to Build an AI Capital Milan Corruption Probe Casts Shadow Over City's Property Boom LA Homelessness Drops for Second Year Blackstone has ceded its potential stake in TikTok's US operations to the other investors in a consortium that includes Oracle Corp., venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and growth equity investment firm General Atlantic, said the person, who asked not to be named while discussing private conversations. President Donald Trump in late June said he'd identified a buyer that would allow the popular social media app to legally continue operating in the US, splitting it off from Chinese parent company ByteDance Ltd. Bloomberg News later reported that Trump's proposed buyer was the same consortium that included Blackstone. The Trump administration had recently issued another 90-day extension to work out the deal. That extension expires in mid-September. Reuters reported details of Blackstone's withdrawal from the consortium earlier on Friday. A Rebel Army Is Building a Rare-Earth Empire on China's Border What the Tough Job Market for New College Grads Says About the Economy How Starbucks' CEO Plans to Tame the Rush-Hour Free-for-All Godzilla Conquered Japan. Now Its Owner Plots a Global Takeover Why Access to Running Water Is a Luxury in Wealthy US Cities ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Blackstone Drops Out of Group Seeking Stake in US-Based TikTok
Blackstone Drops Out of Group Seeking Stake in US-Based TikTok

Bloomberg

time2 days ago

  • Bloomberg

Blackstone Drops Out of Group Seeking Stake in US-Based TikTok

Private equity firm Blackstone Inc. has pulled out of a group of investors seeking to take a minority stake in TikTok's US-based business, according to a person familiar with the matter. Blackstone has ceded its potential stake in TikTok's US operations to the other investors in a consortium that includes Oracle Corp., venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and growth equity investment firm General Atlantic, said the person, who asked not to be named while discussing private conversations.

Blackstone drops out of consortium bid for TikTok U.S.: Reuters
Blackstone drops out of consortium bid for TikTok U.S.: Reuters

CNBC

time2 days ago

  • CNBC

Blackstone drops out of consortium bid for TikTok U.S.: Reuters

Private equity giant Blackstone has withdrawn from a consortium seeking to invest in TikTok's U.S. operations, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. The latest change came as uncertainty has mounted and there have been several delays in the TikTok deal now at the center of U.S.-China trade talks. Blackstone had planned to take a minority stake in the TikTok U.S. business in a deal orchestrated by President Donald Trump. The consortium is led by Susquehanna International Group and General Atlantic, current investors in TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance. The group hademerged as the front-runner to secure TikTok's U.S. business in a deal under which U.S. investors would own 80% of TikTok, while ByteDance would retain a minority stake. Blackstone declined to comment. TikTok did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The deadline for ByteDance to divest the popular social media app in the U.S. has been repeatedly postponed, creating uncertainty for investors. Last month, Trump signed a third executive order extending the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban, moving the cutoff to September 17. In April 2024, Congress passed a law mandating a sale or shutdown of TikTok by January 19, 2025. Extensions to the deadline have drawn criticism from some lawmakers, who argue the Trump administration is "flouting the law" and ignoring national security concerns related to Chinese control over TikTok. ByteDance is exploring various options to address these concerns, including selling or restructuring its U.S. operations. The Chinese social media giant, which raked in $43 billion in the first three months of this year, recently surpassed Meta in quarterly revenue, sources told Reuters. The U.S. consortium, favored by the administration in any TikTok deal, also includes KKR, as well as new investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Reuters previously reported. Oracle is also likely to take a stake. It is unclear whether other bidders in the consortium are still involved. A deal had been in the works this spring to spin off TikTok's U.S. operations into a new U.S.-based firm. Talks were put on hold after China indicated it would not approve the transaction, following Trump's announcement of steep tariffs on Chinese goods. If a sale is finalized, the new U.S. app is expected to be owned by a joint venture formed by an American investor consortium and ByteDance, which would maintain a minority stake. TikTok is already working on a U.S.-specific app, sources told Reuters. Blackstone's exit highlights the complexities and uncertainties involved in the deal, as the ongoing talks over TikTok's fate have now become part of Trump's broader trade negotiations with China, and Trump said he would speak to President Xi Jinping about it.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store