Your answer might be right, it may be just a marketing ploy. But I know from experience that food waste is a major hit to the bottom line in the restaurant business. By (under) projecting the usage for the day, they can minimize waste and increase their profits by running out. IF a restaurant can pull this off, it's just smart business. Regarding your (Jack's) particular complaint about the pulled pork, that item is not a mainstay of Texas BBQ like it is in the southeast. On a slow day they likely use a lot fewer pork shoulders than you encountered back east.
every BBQ joint in TX has pulled pork. If the pork sells out in the first 46 people in under an hour, I think you should know your business. They went the rest of the day with NO pulled pork. They are grossly under projecting. Like 300%.
@ Jack, I can't argue with anything you said. But several years ago Roy Blount wrote "Though I am proud to claim Texas associations, I am from the South. So when it comes to barbecue, my first thought is not of brisket but of pork." I'm from West Texas, which may be more beef-centric than the rest of the state, so please forgive me if I sounded too know-it-all in my previous comment.
Cooking With Jack Show You know next to nothing about Texas BBQ. I lived in Austin and Lockhart for years. MOST Texas BBQ joints don't sell pulled pork. 😂
Boys I been in the BBQ business for years and believe me chicken and pull pork isn't what Franklin is making money on. You two gent's need to go to Olive garden it fits y'all's agenda.
Welcome to Texas. Not all bbq places do pulled pork or chicken. Franklin's is famous for brisket. You know anyone else that has gotten the James Beard award for barbecue?
Love the rant about pulled pork - as though that’s what Franklin’s is known for . . . It’s like going to a Mexican restaurant and ordering a burger. :) Great video, guys!!
With a husband and two sons who make the BEST BBQ I have ever had, I don't waste my money on BBQ joints anymore. Sorry. But thanks for the video. I enjoy your channels immensely! Blessings to y'all. 💕🙏
Get your facts guy. They serve 110-125 briskets...per day. People don’t come for the pork, it’s about the brisket. If you don’t think the wait is worth it, go back to New Yawk, and leave our BBQ alone. Franklins is an institution. And they never have any problems servicing hundreds of people. Pfft.
I beg to differ. When I went last month, the turkey was moist and about as good as anything I've tried. Brisket, pulled pork, and ribs were also incredible. Definitely worth the 3.5+ hour wait. And the drive from Los Angeles.
I agree with you totally! I would not wait in that line for that bbq. I’ve had people get in that line to get it to go. And you’re right about the ribs being killer. I always get ribs over brisket. Good review Jack.
NOBODY IN TEXAS EATS PULLED PORK. TEXANS EAT BRISKET. Sorry for yelling but Study up on bbq in each state before you try to judge it. And no one in Texas eats Mac and cheese for a side.
Jack if you decide to come back to Texas again, there is a guy on Twitter that has been to a ton of bbq places all over Texas that would be worth consulting with to create your list.
So let me get this straight, you are allowed to film in there before they open for business, the nice young lady takes time to spend a couple of minutes helping you with your video....and your livid because you almost didn't get pulled pork? Your in brisket heaven Lol 😆 cheers!
I've lived here for ten years and I've never had Franklin's.....im not standing in line for BBQ when there are AMAZING places here. Should have gone to City Market in Luling or Lockhart....
Since you guys are in Austin, are you planning to visit Lockheart and go to Black’s BBQ, or Smitty’s? They are much better than Franklin’s and there is no wait.
Somehow, I just could not be bothered to wait in line for that long. We have a BBQ place here in Toronto that uses the same 'manufactured scarcity', and I refuse to go :)
I do support places that make real, and quite excellent food. Probably more than most people do. The thing is, the local restaurant here is open something like 4 hours a day which is when they basically run out of food. Because of that, people who want some of it need to line up an hour before they open. That's fine for them. I refuse to do it, because there are other fine establishments here in the city that offer food that is just as good, but without the hassle.
A review without sugarcoating is an honest one. But I take exception to a few statements you made 1) Running out of meats, unless you own or operator the same or similar business you can't promise everyone will get whats they came for...... 2) BBQ is a regional cuisine and you shouldn't expect to always find what your use too ordering so no MAC N CHEESE or CHICKEN shouldn't be a bad thing.
Hey Jack, just to let you know that Arron Franklin has a "How To" BBQ Book on how he makes everything at Franklin's and where he get's his supplies, i bought it last year, along with He has a PBS Show on TH-cam and the full shows on Netflix re his cooking series on how he BBQ's at home and at his restaurant (easy to look up for both links) By the way, how was his BBQ Sauces?
You should try the Salt Lick in Driftwood, TX. I was born and raised in Austin and would go to Echananded Rock then hop over to the Salt Lick after a good hike. They started in 1969 and its not to far away from Austin.
goodfella21f if im honest I think Franklin is way over hyped. I even worked at a BBQ restraunt that was "best in central Texas" back in the 90's! That quote was from Jim Kelso, famous Texas reporter. We were smaller place but never had anyone wait more than 45 minutes. I say its over hyped because the food is just par and no food is worth more than an hour wait. PERIOD!
You guys nailed it on your review. I had the exact same feelings on the food and service when I visited. I also agree that it was great to experience it once but I wouldn't spend hours in line to try it again.
I dont agree with how upset you got. Franklin isnt making these people line up, i doubt he would even want that, the stress it puts on him has to be more than the enjoyment of having a line. Plus only so much cooking space, the only time i would agree is if he had room for more pork and just decided to not make it. I would be guessing he loads up all his smokers with mostly brisket leaving less room for all the other meats. Quality over quantity especially with room constraints. Last time i checked i dont think he promises anything to anyone depending on the day, if people line up and theres complications thats on everyone who came expecting to get what they want. also ive never been there but thats my take on it.
I waited for a while and the guy in front of me was handed the dreaded ( out of meat ) sign Then I noticed a guy walking out a side door with food. I asked him . How did you get that? He said “phone order “ Next time I go I’m calling it in 3 days in advance By the way Jack they are known for brisket not pulled pork.
Central Texas doesn't eat pork barbecue. They eat brisket. Why should/would they make a lot of something that no one will order when that smoker space can be better used for more briskets?
Hey Jack. Its your fan in Madison, Tn! Oh my Jacks bbq have the best veggies! The collards are seasoned oh so yummy, the sweet potatoes aren't too sweet and the mac n cheese is divine! I like the Charlotte Ave location better. See ya around 😉
True Texas BBQ places will always be the small hole in the wall places. Nothing fancy, not famous, just real Texas BBQ where they take their time making it right. Franklin's might have started out like that, but once they turned famous, quality seemed to go down to accommodate the large outrageous crowds their trying to keep up with, and its never the same. Of course Texas is just too big to try all the real down home places. Stay away from the so called famous ones. You'll always be disappointed.
I've always wanted to go to Franklin's just off of the reviews, but the horror stories I've heard about the lines and them running out of food has always stopped me from visiting Austin just for them a few other places. I think I'll just have to get really good at making homemade BBQ. Also I get why they don't want to smoke a bunch of meats. Franklins buys the best of the best meats so they want to they want to literally get every ounce of money out of the meat that they can get because they're prime cuts of brisket, ribs, pork, etc. It is a bit fucked when they know there's people waiting in lines around the corner and they smoke 3 pork butts. It's just not worth to me.
You'll find brisket at every reputable BBQ establishment in Texas. Chicken is an afterthought, as is pulled pork. It's silly to give bonus points to anyone that had brisket lol Sorry but after ranking Franklin below a 90 I can no longer watch. That's insanity.
Jack I understand your frustration but it's about quality NOT quantity. if you start to expand your business it's more you have to manage. With a small place like Franklin's it's easier to manage and control the food and keep the food as authentic as possible.
3 pork butts it absolutely insane though....it almost seems like they are famous enough and have enough sales volume that they don't care. Must be nice.
Do you really believe that for whatever reason they only smoked three pork butts is because they don’t know their business and they were surprised ? After being one of the most successful barbecue restaurants ever, awards, books, etc. they don’t know their business. I don’t know what the real reason would be, but how could you be so out of tune with reality that you believe they just didn’t know?
Oh brother. I'm tired of these TH-cam videos of people going to Franklin's. Here in Texas, we have so many choices yet the foreigners and tourists have to go to Franklins!
If you ever get to Pearland Tx try Killens bbq.....it's much the same there as far as the lines and the run out of bbq very fast. Not a huge fan of his bbq sauce but great bbq does not need it...also a tip for your cooking videos DON'T USE JARED GARLIC! that's sooo lame. FRESH...FRESH...FRESH
3 hours to eat and THEN you find out that what you want is not available?.... WHY do people return? No thank you, I don't care HOW good it is! I can make a killer pulled pork all by myself.
sounds like artificial scarcity to me....
yeah, right?! I thought the same thing
Your answer might be right, it may be just a marketing ploy. But I know from experience that food waste is a major hit to the bottom line in the restaurant business. By (under) projecting the usage for the day, they can minimize waste and increase their profits by running out. IF a restaurant can pull this off, it's just smart business. Regarding your (Jack's) particular complaint about the pulled pork, that item is not a mainstay of Texas BBQ like it is in the southeast. On a slow day they likely use a lot fewer pork shoulders than you encountered back east.
every BBQ joint in TX has pulled pork. If the pork sells out in the first 46 people in under an hour, I think you should know your business. They went the rest of the day with NO pulled pork. They are grossly under projecting. Like 300%.
@ Jack, I can't argue with anything you said. But several years ago Roy Blount wrote "Though I am proud to claim Texas associations, I am from the South. So when it comes to barbecue, my first thought is not of brisket but of pork." I'm from West Texas, which may be more beef-centric than the rest of the state, so please forgive me if I sounded too know-it-all in my previous comment.
Cooking With Jack Show You know next to nothing about Texas BBQ. I lived in Austin and Lockhart for years. MOST Texas BBQ joints don't sell pulled pork. 😂
Boys I been in the BBQ business for years and believe me chicken and pull pork isn't what Franklin is making money on. You two gent's need to go to Olive garden it fits y'all's agenda.
Jack- who cares about pulled pork in Texas. It's a beef state
While a great many are willing to wait hours to have their first Franklin's experience, I suspect a vast majority will never do it a second time.
"No we've never been here this is our first time" "How far is the line normally here?" LOL
they answered me, didn't they?!
just because you've never eaten somewhere doesn't mean you don't see the line other days. He goes to school there.
Welcome to Texas. Not all bbq places do pulled pork or chicken. Franklin's is famous for brisket. You know anyone else that has gotten the James Beard award for barbecue?
Get over your pulled pork butt, Dude! This is a real Texas bbq joint. Get the brisket, enjoy and shut up!
Love the rant about pulled pork - as though that’s what Franklin’s is known for . . . It’s like going to a Mexican restaurant and ordering a burger. :) Great video, guys!!
110-140 briskets per day every day, Pulled pork and chicken is a side dish.
Franklin does brisket right but he’s not a buffet.
Why go to Franklin for pulled pork? Beef is king in Texas.
With a husband and two sons who make the BEST BBQ I have ever had, I don't waste my money on BBQ joints anymore. Sorry. But thanks for the video. I enjoy your channels immensely! Blessings to y'all. 💕🙏
Who goes to Franklin's for pulled-freakin-pork? Puleeez!
I know right. You'd think Franklin would be sushi bars and Michael Kor purses.
Pissed about a pulled pork? In Texas? At Franklin's? For pullllledddd porrrrkkkkk? Whooooooossss mannnnssss is thissssssss! 😂
No BBQ is worth waiting three hours for that's complete BS.....I'd pass!
Dude. You don't come to Texas, much less Franklin, for pulled pork. LOL
Running out is better than not. It shows how good their product is.
Dube, people aren't waiting 4 hours for pulled pork! It's all about the brisket.
Get your facts guy. They serve 110-125 briskets...per day. People don’t come for the pork, it’s about the brisket. If you don’t think the wait is worth it, go back to New Yawk, and leave our BBQ alone. Franklins is an institution. And they never have any problems servicing hundreds of people. Pfft.
No one eats chicken at a BBQ joint in Texas, unless they aren't from Texas. These guys are hard to watch. Judging mac and cheese? Really? Lmfao
In Texas whining about pork ...I'm speechless too
If the brisket didn't wow you I can't trust anything you say about food.
I beg to differ. When I went last month, the turkey was moist and about as good as anything I've tried. Brisket, pulled pork, and ribs were also incredible. Definitely worth the 3.5+ hour wait. And the drive from Los Angeles.
Everybody goes there for the brisket, not the pulled pork. Go to Memphis for pork.
I agree with you totally! I would not wait in that line for that bbq. I’ve had people get in that line to get it to go. And you’re right about the ribs being killer. I always get ribs over brisket. Good review Jack.
NOBODY IN TEXAS EATS PULLED PORK. TEXANS EAT BRISKET. Sorry for yelling but Study up on bbq in each state before you try to judge it. And no one in Texas eats Mac and cheese for a side.
You went to Franklins.... Its all about the brisket, not pork....
It’s hard for me to take someone’s opinion about a place when they mention another restaurant. You had me up to that point in the video
It's called "Franklin BBQ." I don't know when people will figure this out, lol.
What did I just watch? Did I just hear him complain about pulled pork ? Lol
Has anyone gone to Franklin's for pulled pork?
I love these shows, Jack!
The hype is better than the food!!! Thank you for your very honest review!🙂
This guy doesn't realize that pulled pork is not as big in Texas as other parts of the country. He needs to take a history lesson!
Jack if you decide to come back to Texas again, there is a guy on Twitter that has been to a ton of bbq places all over Texas that would be worth consulting with to create your list.
StinkyFruitRollUps who's this guy you speak of? It's not hirotoshi is it?
Nope its this guy. Daniel Vaughn
@BBQsnob
So let me get this straight, you are allowed to film in there before they open for business, the nice young lady takes time to spend a couple of minutes helping you with your video....and your livid because you almost didn't get pulled pork? Your in brisket heaven Lol 😆 cheers!
Jack the next time you're in Austin! Please get bbq at Micklethwait Craft Meats! It's the best!
I've had some amazing food. NONE is worth waiting 3 hours for. Franklin's is no different.
I love that they had BIG RED on the drink menu!
I waited four hours and i would do it again.
I’m glad you mentioned Jacks BBQ because that’s my favorite and I don’t have to go far to get it..
I've lived here for ten years and I've never had Franklin's.....im not standing in line for BBQ when there are AMAZING places here. Should have gone to City Market in Luling or Lockhart....
I was in Austin last week!! I missed you downtown!! Franklin's was on my list of places to go but didn't make it!!
so sorry to miss you
Enjoyed the candid comments and review of the entire meal. Solid Video!
Franklin's is the best barbecue in America
Since you guys are in Austin, are you planning to visit Lockheart and go to Black’s BBQ, or Smitty’s? They are much better than Franklin’s and there is no wait.
Jun Fauni Don't forget Kreuz as well. It is not a true TX BBQ tour if you don't visit the BBQ capital.
Somehow, I just could not be bothered to wait in line for that long. We have a BBQ place here in Toronto that uses the same 'manufactured scarcity', and I refuse to go :)
I do support places that make real, and quite excellent food. Probably more than most people do. The thing is, the local restaurant here is open something like 4 hours a day which is when they basically run out of food. Because of that, people who want some of it need to line up an hour before they open. That's fine for them. I refuse to do it, because there are other fine establishments here in the city that offer food that is just as good, but without the hassle.
You obviously don’t know texas bbq.
A review without sugarcoating is an honest one. But I take exception to a few statements you made 1) Running out of meats, unless you own or operator the same or similar business you can't promise everyone will get whats they came for...... 2) BBQ is a regional cuisine and you shouldn't expect to always find what your use too ordering so no MAC N CHEESE or CHICKEN shouldn't be a bad thing.
Heims bbq in Fort Worth is really good and Ive been to alot of well known BBQ restaurants all over Texes.
Hey Jack, just to let you know that Arron Franklin has a "How To" BBQ Book on how he makes everything at Franklin's and where he get's his supplies, i bought it last year, along with He has a PBS Show on TH-cam and the full shows on Netflix re his cooking series on how he BBQ's at home and at his restaurant (easy to look up for both links) By the way, how was his BBQ Sauces?
PULLED PORK....NOT IN TEXAS! Beef is king!!
I don’t get how you two could share 2 slices on brisket 😂
These bozos are definitely not from Texas!
You should try the Salt Lick in Driftwood, TX. I was born and raised in Austin and would go to Echananded Rock then hop over to the Salt Lick after a good hike. They started in 1969 and its not to far away from Austin.
goodfella21f if im honest I think Franklin is way over hyped. I even worked at a BBQ restraunt that was "best in central Texas" back in the 90's! That quote was from Jim Kelso, famous Texas reporter. We were smaller place but never had anyone wait more than 45 minutes. I say its over hyped because the food is just par and no food is worth more than an hour wait. PERIOD!
Oh and before you ask. Where I used to work sold and new owners ran it into the ground
“You run out of food cause you have no food”! Best line to describe Franklin’s.
Texas BBQ is all about pepper, even the beans. Not too many places sell baked beans.
You guys nailed it on your review. I had the exact same feelings on the food and service when I visited. I also agree that it was great to experience it once but I wouldn't spend hours in line to try it again.
thank you jack for your review to me it's not worth anything if it's not amazing to stand on line for 3 hours or even longer wow
Franklin's looks AMAZING!
I dont agree with how upset you got. Franklin isnt making these people line up, i doubt he would even want that, the stress it puts on him has to be more than the enjoyment of having a line. Plus only so much cooking space, the only time i would agree is if he had room for more pork and just decided to not make it. I would be guessing he loads up all his smokers with mostly brisket leaving less room for all the other meats. Quality over quantity especially with room constraints. Last time i checked i dont think he promises anything to anyone depending on the day, if people line up and theres complications thats on everyone who came expecting to get what they want. also ive never been there but thats my take on it.
If they make another movie about the infamous Bernie Madoff, have your sidekick test for the part. He's a dead ringer!
Hey there Jack!!! Great review, love your honesty!
Another great review, TYFS!!!
Slob! Nice table manners
Beef or pork? Who cares as long as it tastes good!!
I was waiting for you to try the sausage and see your reaction!
I waited for a while and the guy in front of me was handed the dreaded ( out of meat ) sign
Then I noticed a guy walking out a side door with food. I asked him . How did you get that? He said “phone order “
Next time I go I’m calling it in 3 days in advance
By the way Jack they are known for brisket not pulled pork.
I know, but 3 pork butts? I made 12 for my church and we had 250 people to feed.
Central Texas doesn't eat pork barbecue. They eat brisket. Why should/would they make a lot of something that no one will order when that smoker space can be better used for more briskets?
Its there first time there and your asking how long the line is. Come on dh
👍🥩🌶🍗👍 BBQ, breakfast of champions
Great music!
Why did they tell you that you wouldn't be able to get pulled pork but you did
If you want chicken there’s KFC or Popeyes or even churches chicken
Get a clue man. Do your research before going to a place like this. That part of Texas doesn’t normally even do pulled pork.
Jack, a question: Why are these videos going up twice? Isn't that diluting your views?
it airs on both channels. Cooking with jack and Jack on the go. That was my agreement with Char-griller.
Doh! I never noticed the different channels. I'm subscribed to both so they both showed up on my feed. Question answered.
Random question. Is "Fridgerator" a California way of saying Refrigerator? Bc I notice you pronounce it that way....like always.
Texas BBQ, famous for beef bbq yet obsesses over pulled pork and not having chicken....
Surprised people even follow this guy given his history.
What’s his history lol
Hey Jack. Its your fan in Madison, Tn! Oh my Jacks bbq have the best veggies! The collards are seasoned oh so yummy, the sweet potatoes aren't too sweet and the mac n cheese is divine! I like the Charlotte Ave location better. See ya around 😉
On the menu.. wtf is happy water?
water, but sparkly water.
jersey boy I'm guessing....??
Right. As a native Texan I find this laughable and they are embarrassing themselves
Your in Texas Beef is king.
True Texas BBQ places will always be the small hole in the wall places. Nothing fancy, not famous, just real Texas BBQ where they take their time making it right. Franklin's might have started out like that, but once they turned famous, quality seemed to go down to accommodate the large outrageous crowds their trying to keep up with, and its never the same. Of course Texas is just too big to try all the real down home places. Stay away from the so called famous ones. You'll always be disappointed.
I've always wanted to go to Franklin's just off of the reviews, but the horror stories I've heard about the lines and them running out of food has always stopped me from visiting Austin just for them a few other places. I think I'll just have to get really good at making homemade BBQ.
Also I get why they don't want to smoke a bunch of meats. Franklins buys the best of the best meats so they want to they want to literally get every ounce of money out of the meat that they can get because they're prime cuts of brisket, ribs, pork, etc. It is a bit fucked when they know there's people waiting in lines around the corner and they smoke 3 pork butts. It's just not worth to me.
that girl in the start of the video is drop dead gorgeous
You'll find brisket at every reputable BBQ establishment in Texas. Chicken is an afterthought, as is pulled pork. It's silly to give bonus points to anyone that had brisket lol
Sorry but after ranking Franklin below a 90 I can no longer watch. That's insanity.
Can you review the gotham smokeless indoor grill
Jack I understand your frustration but it's about quality NOT quantity. if you start to expand your business it's more you have to manage. With a small place like Franklin's it's easier to manage and control the food and keep the food as authentic as possible.
3 pork butts it absolutely insane though....it almost seems like they are famous enough and have enough sales volume that they don't care. Must be nice.
they ran out of pork in 60 minutes. Tell me you would have had more pork. They should know their Wednesday business from the past 4 years.
To be honest Texas BBQ is not known for pork and sides it's all about the beef. I do feel you're frustration.
Do you really believe that for whatever reason they only smoked three pork butts is because they don’t know their business and they were surprised ? After being one of the most successful barbecue restaurants ever, awards, books, etc. they don’t know their business. I don’t know what the real reason would be, but how could you be so out of tune with reality that you believe they just didn’t know?
Where is video #3?
Very fair review.
4 hours? You are a rookie..
Oh brother. I'm tired of these TH-cam videos of people going to Franklin's. Here in Texas, we have so many choices yet the foreigners and tourists have to go to Franklins!
What places do you recommend, and what are their best items?
@@Fantasy23Legend ANY hole in the way barbecue joint in Texas!
Please review the new gotham steel pan
AWESOME!!
not sure why franklins just doesnt make it a bigger joint or purchase more space to build
MoK86 it may have something to do with the price of property in that part of Austin.
Nice honest review. Good to know anyway.
I like your reviews videos
You need to review salt lick BBQ
You like Jacks in Tennessee better? Really!
6:00 he got so upset because the girl got smart with him lmao
If you ever get to Pearland Tx try Killens bbq.....it's much the same there as far as the lines and the run out of bbq very fast. Not a huge fan of his bbq sauce but great bbq does not need it...also a tip for your cooking videos DON'T USE JARED GARLIC! that's sooo lame. FRESH...FRESH...FRESH
You do realize that pulled pork is not a major part of Texas BBQ. Get over it you big crybaby. Most Texas BBQ joints don't even SELL pulled pork.
That's fine but Franklins does and he has on it his menu. So what's your point?
Christian James my6 point is in reference to Jack's comments about every BBQ joint selling pulling pork. No, most BBQ joints in Texas do not.
3 hours to eat and THEN you find out that what you want is not available?.... WHY do people return? No thank you, I don't care HOW good it is! I can make a killer pulled pork all by myself.
The best Austin BBQ joint that blows Franklins out of the water is La Barbecue