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All of our meats are probe cooked, not cooked by time, and slow-smoked over real hickory every single day. Everything comes to the table dry rubbed and unsauced. What goes on it is your call.
Sandwiches
Every sandwich includes choice of one side, or substitute Brunswick Stew for an additional $1.00. Add cheese $1.00. Add bacon $1.50. Add grilled onions, mushrooms, peppers, or jalapenos 50 cents each.
Slow-smoked chopped pork on a bun or toast.
Slow-smoked chopped pork topped with creamy coleslaw on a bun or toast.
Slow-smoked chopped pork covered with provolone cheese and collard greens on a toasted hoagie roll.
Sliced slow-smoked brisket on a bun or toast.
Sliced slow-smoked brisket topped with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, and provolone cheese on toast.
Chopped slow-smoked brisket topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo, and choice of American, pepper jack, or provolone cheese on toast.
Sliced slow-smoked brisket topped with Andouille sausage and pepper jack cheese on toast.
Ask your server what the pitmaster is up to today.
Sliced slow-smoked turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, American cheese, and mayo on a toasted hoagie roll.
Andouille smoked sausage grilled and served on a toasted hoagie roll, topped with grilled onions and peppers, or creamy coleslaw.
Our slow-smoked chopped pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and yellow mustard on authentic Cuban bread pressed and grilled with house made garlic butter.
Slow-smoked chopped pork, sliced slow-smoked brisket, pepper jack cheese, pickles, and Chipotle Ranch on authentic Cuban bread pressed and grilled with house made garlic butter.
Shaved slow-smoked sirloin and provolone on a toasted hoagie roll. Served with a house made au jus.
Giant slow-smoked potato buttered then stuffed with cheese and your choice of chopped pork or chopped chicken. Substitute brisket for $3.00. Tuesday through Friday only.
From the Bar
Draft: Blue Moon, Yuengling, Highland Gaelic Ale, Lazy Hiker Trail Mate, Innovation Soulvation, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Bold Rock Cider (seasonal), and a Rotating Tap.
Bottles: Miller Lite, Coors Light, Corona Extra, Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Shiner Bock, and Modelo.
Full bar. Wine, cocktails, and mocktails. Ask your server what is pouring today.
Coca-Cola products, sweet tea, unsweetened tea, and coffee.
Smokehouse Platters
Every platter includes two sides and Texas Toast. Ribs are St Louis style. Baby back available Saturdays only.
Combo Platters
Includes two sides and Texas Toast. Choose from Pork, Brisket, 1/4 Chicken, Turkey, St Louis or Baby Back Ribs, or Andouille Sausage.
Brunswick Stew
Our hearty Brunswick stew, thick and savory and loaded with flavor. Gluten friendly.
Quesadillas
Two grilled flour tortillas filled with cheese, served with house-made salsa and sour cream. Add grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, or jalapenos for 50 cents each.
Salads
Fresh greens, BBQ pork, shredded cheese mix, onions, diced tomatoes, and croutons. Substitute brisket for $3.00 extra.
Fresh greens, slow-smoked chopped chicken, bacon, shredded cheese mix, diced tomatoes, onions, black bean and corn salsa, and croutons.
Fresh greens, slow-smoked turkey, bacon, shredded cheese mix, diced tomatoes, onions, almonds, croutons, and dried cranberries.
Fresh greens, bacon, shredded cheese mix, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and croutons.
Smaller portion of the Smokehouse Garden Salad.
Dressings: Ranch, Light Ranch, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Chipotle Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Oil and Vinegar.
Smoked Wings
Fresh wings dusted in our signature rub, slow-smoked, then finished in the fryer for the right amount of crisp. Available Wednesday and Saturday.
Naked or tossed. Sauces: Mild Buffalo, Hot Buffalo, Teriyaki, or any of our house barbecue sauces. Dry rubs: Justin's Kickin' Ranch, Lemon Pepper, Cajun, or Old Bay.
Smaller Appetites
Kids menu. Includes one side and Texas Toast. No toast with quesadilla.
Sides
All sides $4.25 unless priced. Our fries and onion rings are fried in pure beef tallow.
Add ribs to any sandwich, platter, or combo: 1 Bone $3.99, 3 Bone $11.99, 1/2 Slab $17.99, Full Slab $31.49.
Homemade Desserts
Sauce Bottles
Take the flavor home. Full-size bottles of our house-made sauces.
Ketchup based, sweetened with brown sugar and molasses.
Ketchup based, sweet with a spicy kick.
Vinegar based, with black and red pepper. Tangy and traditional.
Mustard based, sweet and mild.
Mustard based, sweet with a spicy finish.
A blend of habanero and jalapeno. This one is hot.
Sweet strawberry with a chipotle spice. Ours alone.
Dry Rubs
A simple, bold blend built for beef. No sugar.
Our house pork rub with a touch of sweet. Contains brown sugar.
Meats by the Pound
One pound is about two 8-ounce servings or four 4-ounce servings. Gluten friendly. Pulled Chicken: 48-hour notice, light Sweet Red sauce.
| Meat | 1/2 lb | 1 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Chopped Pork | $8.49 | $15.99 |
| Sliced Brisket | $13.99 | $26.49 |
| Andouille Sausage | $6.99 | $12.99 |
| Sliced Turkey Breast | $9.99 | $18.99 |
| Pulled Chicken | $8.49 | $15.99 |
Dry Rubbed Ribs
A half slab is 6 ribs. Gluten friendly.
A full slab is 12 ribs. As the main meat, plan 3 to 6 ribs per person. With one other meat, 2 to 3 ribs.
Whole Smoked Meats
Please allow 24-hour notice on whole slow-smoked meats.
About 7 pounds. Plan 8 ounces per person for plates, or 5 to 6 ounces per sandwich.
About 5 pounds. Yields about 10 eight-ounce platters, or 15 to 20 good size sandwiches.
About 4 pounds. Feeds 8 to 12 people. Gluten friendly.
Bulk Sides
Burnt-End Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Green Beans, Nana's Creamy Coleslaw, and Potato Salad.
Serves 2 to 4.
Serves 4 to 8.
Serves 15 to 20.
Serves 50 to 60.
Bulk Desserts
Banana pudding and cobbler: half pan serves 10 to 12, full pan serves 30 to 35. Not gluten friendly.
| Dessert | Pint | Quart | Half Pan | Full Pan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Pudding | $8.49 | $13.99 | $41.99 | $94.49 |
| Seasonal Cobbler | $8.49 | $13.99 | $41.99 | $94.49 |
24-hour notice. 8 servings per pie.
24-hour notice. 8 servings per pie.
Bulk Sauces
Packaged in containers.
| Sauce | Pint | Quart |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Red | $10.49 | $16.99 |
| Hot Red | $10.49 | $16.99 |
| East Carolina | $10.49 | $16.99 |
| Sweet Carolina | $10.49 | $16.99 |
| Georgia Fire | $10.49 | $16.99 |
| Strawberry Chipotle | $12.99 | $19.99 |
| S.O.B. | $12.99 | $19.99 |
| Chipotle Ranch | $12.99 | $19.99 |
Franklin pours a full bar. Ask your server what is cold and what is shaking today.
GF marks items prepared with gluten friendly ingredients. Our kitchens are not gluten-free environments and cross-contact may occur, so we cannot guarantee any item is free of gluten or other allergens. Please tell us about any allergy when you order.
Menu items may vary by location. Prices subject to change.