License to Grill Heads to the U.K., Africa

OTTAWA: Knight Enterprises has landed a deal with BET International for the BBQ series License to Grill to air in the U.K. and Africa.

Hosted by Rob Rainford, License to Grill has been a hit worldwide, including the U.S., Romania, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The License to Grill franchise includes two cookbooks, companion CDs and apparel, alongside a set of DVDs, which will be released in Wal-Mart stores across the U.S. shortly.

“We are delighted to be part of BET’s terrific programming lineup,” said Chris Knight, the president of Knight Enterprises. “This is a start of a great relationship with BET International which we hope to continue well into the future.”

“With the timely addition of a hit franchise like License to Grill this season, BET International adds an innovative programme that will delight and educate our audience about new ways to bring their favorite foods to life on their outdoor grills,” added Michael D. Armstrong, the senior VP and general manager of BET International. “This partnership with Knight Enterprises and Rob Rainford’s magnetic personality allow us to strengthen our commitment to being the entertainment destination of choice of high-quality content for consumers of Black culture worldwide.”