The news comes few days after Carter told a food blog that they are looking for a partner in Mexico to start making their own tequila. (Photo: AP)

Popular boy band Backstreet Boys are set to open a barbecue restaurant.

According to TMZ, BSB Entertainment Inc, a company with A J McLean, Howie D, Brian Littrell and Nick Carter listed as directors -- filed documents on February 9 to trademark "Backstreet Barbecue" for use in a new restaurant.

The news comes few days after Carter told a food blog that they are looking for a partner in Mexico to start making their own tequila.