FireDisc
Intro[edit]
Based in Houston, TX, FireDisc® is a manufacturer of portable propane cookers and a full line of corresponding accessories for the outdoorsman. About FireDisc® Influenced by plow disc cookers from past generations, FireDisc® is an extremely well-built, high-performance cooking device designed for outdoorsmen. It offers maximum portability and cooking versatility but with minimum effort. The entire FireDisc® system consists of two stand sections that nest together without tools or hardware plus the disc itself, which sets onto the stand. It takes mere seconds to assemble or disassemble, and the three pieces lay flat for easy transport or storage. FireDisc® ’s heavy-duty, powder coated, high-polished, tempered ultra-high carbon steel construction (disc and stand) ensures the FireDisc® will last and provide versatile cooking performance for generations. It operates on a readily-available 16.4 oz. propane canister, and adapts to a 20-lb. propane tank. It fires up fast (no waiting for charcoal or fire), cooks for plenty of people, seasons like a cast iron skillet and[1]
History[edit]
Texas-based brothers, Hunter and Griff Jaggard, both avid outdoorsmen, were frustrated with the lack of adequate methods to cook up delicious meals for large groups in the outdoors. Hunter Jaggard graduated from Texas Tech University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Communications and fine arts. Griff Jaggard graduated from Texas Tech University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree Corporate Communications
Hunter, an avid angler and outdoorsman, started his career in the technology sales field with Dell computer in Austin, TX in early 2000. In 2003 he transitioned to selling commercial real estate in Houston, TX where he spent 17 years focused on land and investment sale retail properties throughout the country brokering over $500 million in transactions with companies including MSGJM+ Co, the Stan Johnson Company and Avison Young, before founding FireDisc® cookers in 2010
Griff Jaggard, also an avid outdoorsman also began his career in real estate with a focus on office leasing. In 2004, Griff spent his early career at Lincoln Property company and then in 2007 transitioned over to Moody Rambin where he was responsible for leasing over 3 million square feet in the CBD and suburban markets of the Greater Houston Area. Griff executed over 950 leases in excess of $11 Million in lease transactions before resigning to start FireDisc® Cookers in 2010.
Products[edit]
FireDisc® has two height options, 36” and 24”, comes in Fireman Red or Jet Black and with a deep or shallow pan. Each disc has a 22-inch cooking surface, providing ample area to cook virtually any food and lots of it. The disc has three temperature zones, allowing one to cook veggies and meat at the same time or keep some food warm while other food cooks. FireDisc® was created to cook like a cast-iron skillet, seasoning over time for [2]], protection from rust and continual superior taste. Intended for the outdoor on-the-go lifestyle, FireDisc® cleans up quick with just water. The FireDisc® cooker is accompanied by a full line of accessories ranging from the Weapon Series to Wind Helmets. The second edition to the Weapon Series, The Ultimate Frying Weapon, is designed to give chefs the ability to scoop, drain, flip, scrape, dice or serve with [3].
Market[edit]
FireDisc® Portable Propane Cookers and a collection of accessories are now sold throughout the country, online and across the globe. Through their entrepreneurial spirit, passion and perseverance and by collaborating with industry experts, Griff and Hunter Jaggard have revolutionized the outdoor cooking marketplace with the innovative FireDisc® Cooker.
Sales[edit]
FireDisc® can be found in over [4], across 44 states. Retailers include, Scheels, Cabela’s, Home Depot, Sportsman’s Warehouse, ACE, True Value and Do It Best. Philanthropy FireDisc® and its owners, supports many philanthropic endeavors, with the option to donate direct to multiple charities on their website. In 2017, FireDisc® donated 100% of the proceeds of sales of a special bundle to Operation BBQ Relief [5] post Hurricane Harvey in Houston and Hurricane Irma in Florida. FireDisc® is a brand built on character, family principles and giving back. Prior to their launch the founders formed a non-profit to raise money and find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. To date $1M has been raised via "MS 150 Carney Men" Bike MS team in which 100% when directly to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Community involvement is the core of the FireDisc® ® brand. In 2017 they won the [6] from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for their efforts.
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