Originally Posted by
GRALISTAIR
OMG -that is outrageous - no way would I have had that sort of patience.

1) Order 5+ pounds ahead:
https://franklinbarbecue.com/preorders/ (additional tips at
http://austin.eater.com/2014/7/14/61...nklin-barbecue)
2) Join a FlyerTalk event where the whole restaurant is rented out. That's how I ate there twice without having to wait more than a few minutes.
Plus, meet The Man, The Legend himself:
Unfortunately, I think the days of FlyerTalk events renting Franklin out are over, unless you want to step up and lead one...