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Is Franklin Barbecue vs. JMueller BBQ Still Open? Update (Austin, TX)

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As of September 2026, Franklin Barbecue vs. JMueller BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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franklinbarbecue.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, showed live Sunday/Monday hours and an active pre-order system consistent with ongoing operation.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack" (2012, season 4) featured Franklin Barbecue's Texas-style beef brisket, pitting the restaurant against JMueller BBQ in a survey of Austin's post-oak-smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage. According to Wikipedia (revised 2026-08-10), Franklin Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant in Austin, Texas, founded by Aaron Franklin in 2009, and it has sold out of brisket most days since opening, building a national following. On 2026-09-08, Franklin Barbecue's website listed Sunday hours of 11 a.m. until sold out and Monday closures, and offered an active online ordering system for advance pickup, indicating the restaurant continues to operate under the same name at its East 11th Street location in Austin.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack
What was featured
Post-oak-smoked beef brisket, compared head-to-head with JMueller BBQ
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Franklin Barbecue vs. JMueller BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Franklin Barbecue vs. JMueller BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Franklin Barbecue vs. JMueller BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Franklin Barbecue vs. JMueller BBQ after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack" (2012, season 4) featured Franklin Barbecue's Texas-style beef brisket, pitting the restaurant against JMueller BBQ in a survey of Austin's post-oak-smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage. As of September 2026, Franklin Barbecue vs. JMueller BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Franklin Barbecue vs. JMueller BBQ located?

900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Franklin Barbecue vs. JMueller BBQ?

Season 4, Episode 3 of Food Paradise, first aired 2012. The episode is titled “Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack”.

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Address
900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
franklinbarbecue.com

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