Fresh Meat is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Clinton Residence (Start), Raven Slaughterhouse and Michael’s Mansion (End) for Franklin Clinton. The objective: save Michael from the Triads. This GTA 5 Fresh Meat walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Clinton Residence (Start), Raven Slaughterhouse and Michael’s Mansion (End).
- Given by: Franklin Clinton.
- Objective: Save Michael from the Triads.
- Reward: Ability to play as Michael again.
- Unlocks: The Ballad of Rocco and Cleaning out the Bureau.
- Unlocked by: Pack Man.
GTA 5 Fresh Meat walkthrough
- Find Michael’s location. (Franklin).
- Rescue Michael. (Franklin).
- Escape from the slaughterhouse. (Michael and Franklin).
- Go to Michael’s house.
How GTA 5 Fresh Meat fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Time runs out.
- Michael dies or ends up in the meat grinder.
- Triads escape.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Fresh Meat?
Pick it up in Clinton Residence (Start), Raven Slaughterhouse and Michael’s Mansion (End) for Franklin Clinton.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 Fresh Meat?
Ability to play as Michael again.
What fails GTA 5 Fresh Meat?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Time runs out; Michael dies or ends up in the meat grinder; Triads escape.
What does GTA 5 Fresh Meat unlock?
The Ballad of Rocco and Cleaning out the Bureau.
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
