Eric Liguori

When Co-founder Kayvon Jahanbakhsh was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when he was a freshman in college he lost over 80 pounds, and he was forced to dramatically change his diet to focus on his gut health. It’s that moment when Kayvon realized how difficult it was to find products that would help him on this journey that he could enjoy. That’s where the idea for Halfday prebiotic iced tea was born - with the purpose to make digestive wellness more delicious, fun and accessible. As a first generation Iranian-American, Kayvon’s family served tea with breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. At school he was introduced to sugary bottles of iced tea that were readily available in cafeterias. Kayvon enlisted the help of classmate & best-friend Mike Lombardo to develop an iced tea that tasted nostalgic, but without all of the junk. Each can of Halfday has prebiotic fiber, with only 3-5g of sugar. Kayvon & Mike researched tirelessly the highest quality fibers & ingredients possible, knowing this needed to be something Kayvon could enjoy every single day.

Back in 2014, we realized that most BBQ equipment is the same - featuring unoriginal options, low quality, and deceptive marketing. So, we created BBQ-AID® by doubling down on our core principles to redefine what grilling is all about. We exist to provide superior quality, great looking, durable, and highly functional BBQ tools. The BBQ-AID® journey is a story of the American Dream. Not only for our BBQ-AID® family, but for the wonderful customers who we serve every day. Over the last 6 years, BBQ-AID® has developed a line of unique and quite remarkable BBQ tools by bringing back the old school, heavy duty, design inspiration that many miss dearly. After all, cooking outdoors is an American pastime. A symbol of freedom and treasured times with friends and family. Weve mastered our craft by paying close attention to the finer details: from our beautiful Acacia Wooden handles, high grade Stainless Steel and Ceramic finishes, to fast, free shipping and stellar customer service. We deliver high grade BBQ tools at a great price. And most importantly, our products are truly BUILT TO LAST. Owned and operated by 2020 graduates of University of Tampa – when you choose BBQ-AID® you are supporting an American owned business and a team dedicated to your complete satisfaction.

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When Co-founder Kayvon Jahanbakhsh was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when he was a freshman in college he lost over 80 pounds, and he was forced to dramatically change his diet to focus on his gut health. It’s that moment when Kayvon realized how difficult it was to find products that would help him on this journey that he could enjoy. That’s where the idea for Halfday prebiotic iced tea was born - with the purpose to make digestive wellness more delicious, fun and accessible. As a first generation Iranian-American, Kayvon’s family served tea with breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. At school he was introduced to sugary bottles of iced tea that were readily available in cafeterias. Kayvon enlisted the help of classmate & best-friend Mike Lombardo to develop an iced tea that tasted nostalgic, but without all of the junk. Each can of Halfday has prebiotic fiber, with only 3-5g of sugar. Kayvon & Mike researched tirelessly the highest quality fibers & ingredients possible, knowing this needed to be something Kayvon could enjoy every single day.

Back in 2014, we realized that most BBQ equipment is the same - featuring unoriginal options, low quality, and deceptive marketing. So, we created BBQ-AID® by doubling down on our core principles to redefine what grilling is all about. We exist to provide superior quality, great looking, durable, and highly functional BBQ tools. The BBQ-AID® journey is a story of the American Dream. Not only for our BBQ-AID® family, but for the wonderful customers who we serve every day. Over the last 6 years, BBQ-AID® has developed a line of unique and quite remarkable BBQ tools by bringing back the old school, heavy duty, design inspiration that many miss dearly. After all, cooking outdoors is an American pastime. A symbol of freedom and treasured times with friends and family. Weve mastered our craft by paying close attention to the finer details: from our beautiful Acacia Wooden handles, high grade Stainless Steel and Ceramic finishes, to fast, free shipping and stellar customer service. We deliver high grade BBQ tools at a great price. And most importantly, our products are truly BUILT TO LAST. Owned and operated by 2020 graduates of University of Tampa – when you choose BBQ-AID® you are supporting an American owned business and a team dedicated to your complete satisfaction.