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Title: Franklin BBQ by the Numbers - Article
Post by: TentHunteR on March 12, 2014, 06:54:40 PM

I saw this article about Aaron Franklin & Franklin BBQ & thought it was a a nice read.

Franklin BBQ by the Numbers - Yahoo Food (https://www.yahoo.com/food/franklin-bbq-by-the-numbers-78973377166.html)

Title: Re: Franklin BBQ by the Numbers - Article
Post by: sliding_billy on March 13, 2014, 02:38:36 AM

I can't believe I am saying this... but it is just food.  Maybe I would appreciate the Franklin thing more if I were into hanging out for half of my day drinking beer, but I am not (I am being serious).  I can tend my own pit for that amount of time and feel like I accomplished something besides having "bragging rights" that I did Franklin.  I have had both Franklin and Pecan Lodge.  Both are very good, but even without the line I am not sure I would choose either over my regular hangout, Hutchins.  And now back to your regularly scheduled programming.

Title: Re: Franklin BBQ by the Numbers - Article
Post by: muebe on March 13, 2014, 07:21:32 AM

Never been to Franklin's. Don had sent me a care package with a few bottles of Franklin's sauces. I have only tried the expresso BBQ sauce and I have to say it is really good!

Here is a guy that has proven the American dream exists if you work hard for it. He took his passion and created a successful business.

Billy I don't think he is necessarily serving the "best" BBQ but instead he is giving people an experience. People waiting in line to get food are there for that wait in line if they realize that or not. He has almost created an attraction, a really slow roller coaster ride if you will. Like waiting 3 hours at Disneyland to ride a 30 second roller coaster ride. The bigger the line the longer people are willing to wait.

And by limiting the amount of brisket he sells he is making his food more exclusive and special. He runs out of Brisket in 3 hours. Very smart marketing!

Nice article Cliff.

Title: Re: Franklin BBQ by the Numbers - Article
Post by: sliding_billy on March 13, 2014, 07:56:06 AM

I agree Mike.  That was kind of my point.  Since I am not into that "experience," it is pretty much lost on me.

Title: Re: Franklin BBQ by the Numbers - Article
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on March 13, 2014, 09:50:00 AM

Got to give the man credit for his dedicated hard work.

Title: Re: Franklin BBQ by the Numbers - Article
Post by: jjjonz on March 13, 2014, 11:19:50 AM

He is on of the nicest young man...he was here in Dothan for a bbq festival taping Pittmasters last year with Myon and Tuffy. I love his videos on Utube ....would I stand in line for his bbq ?? NO,but then again I wouldn't stand in line for three hours for any bbq,unless I was staving.lol  ;D
I do wish him well !!!!