Bouldin Acres

What Bouldin Acres does

Bouldin Acres is a private, Austin-based multi-location bar and grill group operating three venues in the South Lamar, Braker Lane, and Menchaca neighborhoods. Each location combines a full Texas BBQ and American comfort-food menu (anchored by the CM Smokehouse sub-brand led by Executive Chef Cade Mercer) with craft beer and cocktails, pickleball courts, family- and dog-friendly outdoor spaces, playgrounds, and live entertainment. The company operates as a unified hospitality brand with consistent menu and brand experience across locations while maintaining location-specific characteristics (e.g., online ordering and the CM Smokehouse food truck pickup exclusive to the Lamar site).

The business runs four primary revenue streams: in-restaurant food and beverage sales with pay-as-you-go menu pricing (e.g., $19 classic burgers, $15.50-$16 wings); on-site catering for corporate events, weddings, and parties; private event hosting for 20-300+ guests coordinated through an in-house BA Events Team; and pickleball court rentals at $10-$20 per half hour plus $2.50 paddle rentals, booked online through Checkfront. Technology is light and operational — SpotHopper powers the website, social media, and email marketing, while Checkfront handles pickleball reservations — with no proprietary technology stack.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with secondary event-driven demand. Customers are Austin-area families, social groups, and sports enthusiasts served through dine-in, online ordering (Lamar only), and reservation channels; mid-market catering and corporate happy-hour business is captured through inquiry-based direct sales. The company markets via Facebook (5,000+ followers), Instagram, an email newsletter, and promotion of national food holidays. All operations are confined to Austin, TX, and revenue, ownership, and founding details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Bouldin Acres

Legal name

Bouldin Acres

Website

https://bouldinacres.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bouldin Acres is a private Austin, TX bar-and-grill group operating three locations that combine Texas BBQ and craft cocktails with pickleball courts, playgrounds, catering, and private event hosting for families, social groups, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFAEAA

Neighborhood & Sports Bars

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Bars, Pubs & Nightlife Venues

SECONDARYTHAFABAH

BBQ & Smokehouse Fast Casual

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Fast Casual Restaurants

Keywords

• Bar and grill restaurants
• Texas BBQ dining
• Pickleball court rentals
• Event catering services
• Private party hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Core restaurant revenue from menu items including Texas BBQ, burgers, wraps, wings, shareables, and alcoholic beverages. In-restaurant dining, takeout, and online ordering.
2. Catering Services: On-site event catering for corporate events, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, and weddings. Menu built around BBQ favorites like smoked wings, loaded nachos, tacos, and brisket dishes.
3. Private Party Bookings: Group reservations and private event hosting with food and beverage minimums based on per-person rates. Accommodates groups of 20-300+ with BA Events Team coordination.
4. Pickleball Court Rentals: Hourly court rental at multiple price points ($10-$20 per half hour depending on time), plus paddle rentals ($2.50). Available at Lamar, Braker, and Menchaca locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bouldin Acres operates three bar and grill restaurant locations in Austin, TX serving Texas BBQ, burgers, wraps, wings, and craft cocktails alongside entertainment amenities such as pickleball courts, playgrounds, and outdoor seating. The company also offers catering services, private party hosting for 20-300+ guests, and pickleball court rentals across its locations.

Product overview

Bouldin Acres is a multi-location Austin-based bar and grill restaurant chain operating three distinct locations (Menchaca, Lamar, and Braker) that serves as the parent brand. The core offering includes Texas BBQ and American comfort food through its CM Smokehouse sub-brand, alongside craft cocktails, beer, and wine. Additional services include catering for events, private party bookings for groups of 20-300+, and pickleball court rentals at multiple locations. The company operates as a unified hospitality brand with consistent menu offerings across locations while maintaining location-specific characteristics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bouldin Acres Restaurant & Bar Multi-location bar and grill restaurant in Austin, TX offering Texas BBQ, burgers, wraps, wings, and craft cocktails with family-friendly amenities including playgrounds and outdoor seating at the Menchaca, Lamar, and Braker locations.
• CM Smokehouse Texas-style BBQ food truck concept operating within Bouldin Acres locations, featuring smoked wings, brisket sandwiches, brisket crunchwraps, and pork crispito tacos, led by Executive Chef Cade Mercer and recognized by Texas Monthly.
• Pickleball Court Rentals Rental pickleball courts available at Bouldin Acres locations (Lamar, Braker, Menchaca), offered at time-of-day pricing tiers from $10-$20 per half hour with paddle rentals at $2.50, booked online via Checkfront.
• Catering Services On-site event catering for corporate events, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, weddings, and other gatherings, featuring BBQ favorites including smoked chicken wings, loaded nachos, brisket crunchwraps, and pulled pork sandwiches with tailored portions and pacing.
• Private Events & Parties Event hosting services for groups of 20-300+ guests with customizable per-person food and beverage minimums based on peak times throughout the week, accommodating birthdays, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and special occasions with BA Events Team coordination.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cade Mercer (CM Smokehouse)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCade Mercer is the Executive Chef behind CM Smokehouse, the creative Texas BBQ concept operating within Bouldin Acres locations. Mercer brings experience from Lambert's, EastSide Tavern, Guess Family BBQ, and Koko Ramen. His experimental BBQ menu has received accolades from Texas Monthly and has been recognized as a creative take on Texas-style barbecue.
• SpotHoppercoreTechnology or IntegrationSpotHopper provides website design, social media marketing, and email marketing services for Bouldin Acres. The company uses SpotHopper's platform for website management and digital presence.
• AustinSSC (Austin Social Sports Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustinSSC hosts league nights at Bouldin Acres pickleball courts (Monday and Wednesday 6-10 PM). Courts are unavailable during ASSC league nights per their partnership agreement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Twin Peaks: Sports-bar chain emphasizing TVs, casual American food, and a lodge-themed atmosphere; overlaps directly with Bouldin Acres on sports viewing, full bar service, and casual dining.
• Puttshack: Tech-enabled mini-golf + bar + dining concept with multi-location rollout strategy; directly comparable to Bouldin Acres as a destination venue pairing an active game with full F&B service.
• Punch Bowl Social: Multi-unit bar-restaurant venues combining dining with active games (bowling, shuffleboard, etc.); highly comparable to Bouldin Acres' multi-amenity bar-and-entertainment positioning.
• Yard House: National sports-bar chain pairing an extensive American menu with bar service and large-format venue atmosphere; comparable to Bouldin Acres as a sports bar with broad menu and entertainment positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Roadhouse: Large casual-dining chain with a strong Texas/BBQ-adjacent identity and family-friendly positioning; overlaps with Bouldin Acres on BBQ menu and family appeal, though without the bar/pickleball entertainment layer.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Largest U.S. sports-bar chain focused on wings, beer, and sports viewing; overlaps with Bouldin Acres on sports-bar positioning, family-friendly footprint, and casual bar-and-grill dining.
• Topgolf: National entertainment-anchored dining concept combining an active game (golf) with full bar and food service; directly comparable to Bouldin Acres' entertainment-plus-bar model, with pickleball substituting for golf.

Regional players

• Stubb's Bar-B-Q: Iconic Austin BBQ venue combining smoked meats, bar service, and live music; directly comparable on Texas BBQ positioning and Austin bar-and-music scene overlap with Bouldin Acres.
• Culinary Dropout: Austin- and Scottsdale-based trendy gastro-pub from the Fox Restaurant Concepts portfolio; competes directly with Bouldin Acres in the Austin casual-upscale bar-and-food segment.

Emerging players

• Pickleman's Café: Emerging casual-dining concept built around pickleball-themed branding and casual American food; closest niche analog to Bouldin Acres' pickleball-anchored casual dining model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/109916827098560
• Instagraminstagram.com/bouldinacres
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bouldin-acres

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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