Guide Note

The George Foreman Grill is an immensely popular kitchen appliance known for its slanted clamshell design that drains away fat and grease during the cooking process. It is used in the grilling of all types of food including meat, fish, poultry and vegetables.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: The George Foreman Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine
2. Manufacturer: Salton, Inc.
3. Debut: 1995
4. Sold to-date: 55 million
5. George's take so far: $150M
6. More than he made in boxing
7. Slogan: "Knock out the fat!"
8. 2006: "Next Grilleration" Health Grill debuts
9. 2007: MP3-enabled iGrill debuts

The George Foreman Grill debuted in 1995. The Grill was promoted heavily in infomercials. The success of the grill is attributed to the affable personality of George Foreman and it's combination of indoor grilling and self described promotion of a healthy lifestyle. The grill proved to be an immense success spawning various sizes and configurations and even a rival competitor with the Evander Holyfield Real Deal Grill. The Grill is manufactured by Salton Inc, which is a company based in Miramar, Florida. For his partnership with Salton, Inc Foreman has made more money with this venture than he ever made in his boxing career.