MUMBAI: Vocal group Backstreet Boys are ready to foray into the restaurant business.

BSB Entertainment Inc., a company with the group's members A.J. McLean, Howie D, Brian Littrell and Nick Carter listed as directors, filed documents, which were obtained by tmz.com, on 9 February to trademark Backstreet Barbecue for use in a new restaurant. 

Carter tweeted on Saturday: "When you have two boys from Kentucky and three from Florida, I promise you that it's gonna be finger licking good."

The news comes on the heels of Carter telling a food blog they are looking for a partner in Mexico to start making their own tequila. 

The American band, which also includes Kevin Richardson, was formed in 1993 and has since delivered hit numbers like I Want It That Way, Incomplete and Quit Playing Games.