Aaron Franklin net worth is estimated between $1.5 million and $2 million, with some sources citing higher figures. He built this as the owner of Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, one of the most celebrated barbecue restaurants in the United States.
Aaron Franklin: Quick Facts
| Net Worth | $1.5 million to $2 million (estimated) |
| Born | December 17, 1977, Bryan, Texas |
| Restaurant Founded | Franklin Barbecue, 2009, Austin, Texas |
| Award | First pitmaster to win a James Beard Foundation Award, 2015 |
| Wife | Stacy Franklin, business partner and co-owner |
Early Life
Aaron Franklin was born on December 17, 1977, in Bryan, Texas, where his parents owned a small barbecue stand that first exposed him to the craft. He decided against pursuing higher education, dedicating himself instead to mastering barbecue.
Career
Aaron Franklin opened Franklin Barbecue as a food trailer in Austin, Texas, in 2009 alongside his wife, Stacy, who remains his business partner and co-owner. The restaurant quickly earned national acclaim, named “Best Barbecue in America” by Bon Appétit in 2011 and ranked the top BBQ joint in Texas Monthly’s rankings multiple times, and in 2015 Franklin became the first pitmaster ever to win a James Beard Foundation Award.
He has appeared in “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations,” hosted the PBS series “BBQ with Franklin,” and authored cookbooks including “Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto.” He co-created the Hot Luck Fest food and music festival in 2017 and later launched the Asian smokehouse “Loro” with chef Tyson Cole. The couple has a daughter, Vivian.
FAQs
What is Aaron Franklin’s net worth?
Estimated between $1.5 million and $2 million, though some sources cite higher figures.
What restaurant did Aaron Franklin found?
Franklin Barbecue, opened as a food trailer in Austin, Texas, in 2009.
What award did Aaron Franklin win in 2015?
He became the first pitmaster to win a James Beard Foundation Award.
What other business ventures has Aaron Franklin launched?
The Hot Luck Fest food and music festival and the Asian smokehouse “Loro.”
