Franklin Backyard Opens in East Austin
Located at 2027 Anchor Lane, Franklin Backyard gives guests the opportunity to experience the Franklin Barbecue brand without the famous wait, offering a dedicated space for curated events and private celebrations.
A New Kind of Franklin Experience
Franklin Backyard is built to accommodate large private events, with capacity reported in the 200–250 guest range, depending on layout and event format. The venue occupies a repurposed East Austin property formerly known for its neighborhood hospitality roots, now reimagined into a versatile, indoor-outdoor event destination.
While official square footage has not been publicly disclosed, the space is designed to handle full-scale receptions, seated dinners, cocktail-style events, and corporate functions with ease. Large open areas, flexible floor plans, and garage-style doors allow events to flow between indoor and outdoor settings.
What Makes Franklin Backyard Unique
Franklin Backyard is not simply an extension of the restaurant — it is a purpose-built event venue backed by one of the most recognized names in Texas barbecue.
Key features include:
Private Franklin Barbecue catering, featuring the same brisket, ribs, sausage, and sides that made the brand nationally famous
Indoor and outdoor event flexibility, ideal for Austin’s climate and large guest counts
Full buyout capability, allowing complete customization for weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, and brand activations
East Austin location, minutes from downtown and close to the original Franklin Barbecue location
The venue is positioned to host everything from formal receptions to casual backyard-style gatherings, all centered around high-quality food and hospitality.
Ideal for Weddings, Corporate Events, and Private Parties
Franklin Backyard is now accepting bookings for:
Wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners
Corporate offsites, team celebrations, and client events
Birthday parties and milestone celebrations
Private tailgates and group gatherings
Community events and ticketed experiences
With Franklin Barbecue’s reputation and built-in demand, the venue is expected to become one of the most sought-after event spaces in East Austin.
Expanding the Franklin Barbecue Legacy
Since opening in 2009, Franklin Barbecue has played a major role in shaping Austin’s food identity and national barbecue culture. Franklin Backyard represents a strategic expansion of that legacy — moving from a single, line-driven restaurant into a scalable hospitality and events platform that meets growing demand for private, high-capacity experiences.
For locals, visitors, and event planners alike, Franklin Backyard offers something rare: legendary Texas barbecue paired with a dedicated event venue in the heart of East Austin.
Event inquiries and bookings are now open through Franklin Barbecue’s catering and events team.