Monthly Archives: December 2008

Used Equipment coming in

The following used equipment will be coming in January:

  • used walk in cooler Therma-cool Thermacool brand- a few years old
  • used walk in freezer Therma-cool thermacool brand- a few years old
  • used walk in freezer / cooler combination – a few years old
  • hood systems with ansil and filtration systems
  • booths, tables and chairs – tables are cross legs- booths are red and white and grey plastic molded
  • handwash sinks
  • 3 compartment sinks
  • employee lockers
  • undercounter refrigeration
  • trashcan coverups with undercounter storage space for stacked highchairs and boosters
  • undercounter freezer
  • convection oven

just letting you know…

one of the guys plays the guitar

I didn’t get to hear him play it.  But they say that he can play the beginning parts of songs really well.  They’re not sure if he can play further along in songs.

coming soon… guitar karaoke at the frog…

Or maybe buy a used fryer and get a free serenade?  This could be a good promotion right around Valentine’s Day.

used restaurant equipment- new inventory Dec. 26, 2008

Just in-:

  • American Range 10 burner with 12″ char-grill broiler, stove top, & double convection ovens
  • 36″ American Range flat griddle with salamander & convection oven
  • True 60″ worktop refrigerator with double overshelves and heat strip
  • ice-o-matic 400 lb ice machine with stainless steel 700 lb bin
  • True Deli case
  • Commercial slicer
  • gelato case
  • countertop panini, charbroiler & flat griddle
  • refrigerators- Hobart
  • 2 compartment sink
  • 3 compartment sink
  • Turbo Chef ovens

This equipment will be on our tech list for clean up and repair next week. Please do stop in at One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment at 1137 West Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773 or call (407) 936-2733 if you need directions to our showroom. We also have tons of shelving.

Architects & General Contractors new to food service bid quote spec work

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment loves what they do.  Are you an architect or GC who is new to this area?  It’s true, there’s plenty of work for skilled professionals and One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment would be pleased to help you.

If you’re in the Orlando, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, Tampa, Crystal River, Hudson, Miami, Fort Lauderdale area give us a call.  We also work food service in Naples and Fort Myers.

Have a client who wants a piece of equipment and you just need help getting the cut sheet?  Call the professionals.  If we can help you we will.

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment, 1137 W. Airport Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773 or call (407) 936-2733 or email sales@onefatfrog.com

architects, general contractors, food service bid spec quote work … let One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment help you spec out what you need.  We’re one stop shopping for many GCs we are even their preferred vendor.  They know our prices are low and that we’re spot on with customer service so they’ve quit wasting their time and effort to shop the competition and always end up with us.  Call (407) 936-2733 or sales@onefatfrog.com

We work with Construction = General Contractors call us

We work with General Contractors A LOT.  We’re now at the point that we have three GC’s with the same first name with open projects being handled by the same person.  It’s sort of funny as we generally know our regulars by first name, now we’re down to voice recognition techniques to differentiate between the GCs.

So, how can One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment help give you the edge in spec work?  Let us quote out the food service equipment, furniture and walk-in refrigeration and freezers.  Let us set up the front of the restaurant as well as the kitchen.  Send us the plans let us know what you want.  Whether you’re working on a project in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Ocala, Gainesville, The Villages, Melbourne, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Lake City, Lake Worth, Miami, Naples, Tampa, St Cloud or Kissimmee or completing mulitiple projects out of state, let One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment provide the commercial food service equipment, furniture, smallwares and items your construction company needs.

Did you know that One Fat Frog is a 100% WBE?  This means we can be considered a Tier One or Tier Two spend on different projects.  Get the edge on the competition by working with One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment – we’re located just outside of Orlando FL but work on projects nationally and internationally.

Many of our GC’s just have us on standby.  We dedicate a person to their project, that’s the point person who coordinates everything and makes it run smoothly.  The client hires your construction and design team to make things go smoothly and we are the other end of the equation that makes your job go smoothly.

Why do GC’s like working with us?  Simple- whenever possible we stage at our facility so there’s no big clean up, we’re in and out quickly.  One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment also believes in taking care of our customers.  We try to make sure you have all the bells and whistles before you need them.  Let us anticipate your needs.

Last week on of our GC’s called and said, “I don’t know much about Espresso.  It seems there wasn’t a knockout on the equipment list, can we order one and have it here pronto?”

We smiled.  “No worried, we ordered that for you.  It was one of those items we said we regularly order for our customers when they buy an espresso machine.”  The knockout was actually in a box next to the group two espresso machine we had delivered the previous day.

That’s how One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment does business.  We make your life easier.  Your job isn’t buying restaurant equipment, you don’t need the hassle and that’s why you pay us.  Let us take care of the worries so that you can buy with confidence and worry about the big stuff on the job.

Call in, find out you’ll always get a human on the phone during business hours.  We have technicians on staff and we do our absolute best to make your job easier.  Call the food service professionals when you’re quoting a job.  Let us help you with the bid.  Let us work for you.

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment- the folks more and more GCs are coming to on a regular basis as their preferred vendor because … well our motto says it all-

Value. Integrity. Honesty.

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment, 1137 W. Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773 or call (407) 936-2733 or email sales@onefatfrog.com

With a name like One Fat Frog it’s not mandatory you have a sense of humor to do business with us, but it sure makes life sweeter.

It’s true

For a brief period from Tuesday at 10 pm until Wednesday at 11 a.m. my desk was clean.  They’re threatening to take pictures of my desk and post it on the blog… eeeeek!

Coming today: used restaurant coffee equipment

The following used items are coming in this afternoon.  Please stop in ASAP if it’s anything that interests you.  Items have been literally flying off the shelves and we cannot hold items.   All used items do come with warranty- see store for details, are technician tested, cleaned and will be super prices:

  • Pressure Fryers- Henny Penny (2)
  • Single door Freezer, stainless steel
  • 40 lb Fryers- Dean (2)
  • 3 door cooler bar back
  • 12 hole dipping cabinet
  • Bunn pourover coffeemakers
  • Bunn in line coffee makers
  • Bunn Grinders
  • Espresso / Cappucino machines- semi auto and super fully auto
  • Bunn brewing system
  • bar sinks, bins

The following equipment is anticipated in the coming weeks.  If you are interested in anything particular please do contact us and we can call you with specifics when it arrives.

Upcoming Equipment:

  • Baker’s Pride y600 pizza ovens- double stack
  • soda fountain station
  • pizza make table
  • soda fountain
  • ice machine, 500 l
  • Ice Machine / Hoshizaki 900lb w/ bins
  • 24″ x 24″ Rubbermaid Janitorial Sink
  • 6′ Stainless Prep. Table
  • 65″ Stainless Steel 2 drawer True Beer Coolers
  • 65″ Stainless Steel 2 drawer True Beer Coolers
  • 65″ Stainless Steel 2 drawer True Beer Coolers
  • 65″ Stainless Steel 2 drawer True Beer Coolers
  • 65″ Stainless Steel 2 drawer True Beer Coolers
  • 65″ Stainless Steel 2 drawer True Beer Coolers
  • 88″ Stainless Steel Pass through Coolers with Custom Tap Disp
  • 88″ Stainless Steel Pass through Coolers with Custom Tap Disp
  • 21″ x 21″ x 24″ Stainless Steel Glass Rack Stands
  • 45 deg. 21″ x 21″ Stainless Steel Liquor Rack Stand
  • 24″ Stainless Steel Liquor Rack
  • 65″ Stainless Steel Liquor Rack
  • 96″ Stainless Steel 3 drawer True Beer Coolers
  • 84″ 4 compartment glass dish sink
  • 17″ Employee hand wash sink
  • 3′ x 3′ Black Bar Mats
  • 21 Standard Slim Jim Trash Cans
  • Casio TK 6500 Cash Registers
  • Set of 6 Stainless Steel Circular Liquor Display Racks
  • Barn Flood Light Fixtures & Tracks
  • Cooper top bar lamps
  • 3ft Crystal Chandalers
  • Cooper woven wall scanza’s
  • 3 globe crystal pool table lighting
  • 36″ x 48″ Re-creation Schugal Paintings and Victorian Stlye frames
  • 45″ x 69″ Re-creation Schugal Paintings and Victorian Stlye frames
  • 45″ x 69″ Victorian Style Mirrors
  • 91″ x 70″ Budda style solid wood mirror
  • Victorian Style Wall mount statue
  • 8′  Sterling Victorian Stlye Pocket Pool tables, balls included
  • Victorian Style Pool Cue Racks & Cues
  • 24″ x 36″ Victorian Style Vanity Mirrors
  • Martin Mac 250 (plus gobos)
  • Martin Mac 300 wash lights
  • Marting Roboscan Pro 918 Scanner Intellibeams
  • Martin 2510 controller
  • Lightjockey USB Contoller
  • MiniMac Maestro
  • Martin Krypton Mac 250′s
  • Martin MX-4 Intelliscanners
  • Martin MX-4 Intelliscanners
  • M129i speakers
  • M82i speakers
  • M182i subwoofers
  • Ion Speaker
  • Club Smoke System
  • Jeb club foggers
  • JBL Exterior Speakers
  • Exterior Mac Lighting Fixtures
  • Amber Pendent Vanity Lights
  • 48″ x 28″x 28″ Cocktail Tables / Wooden Table tops
  • Round Cow hide barstools
  • 56″  2 Tier Plexiglass Lit Liquor Displays
  • 24″ x 24″ Wooden Cocktail tables
  • Zoom Controll Monitoring Camera / DigiCam 30/120
  • Panasonic 4 head VHS Players
  • Techniques 61 disc cd changer
  • Panasonic 990 Black/White Video Monitors
  • Knox RS8x8 HB Channel Routing Switcher
  • Pelco Video Camera Controller
  • Shure Cordless Microphone and Receiver
  • Pioneer CMX 3000 Dual CD Player
  • Techniques SL1200 Series Turntables
  • IPA 150T Peavey Industrial Power Amplifer
  • Rane Digital Programmable Processor
  • Rane EQ MQ302S Mojo Series
  • QSC PLX 1200 Watts Power Amplifer
  • QSC PLX 3001 Watts Power Amplifer
  • QSC PLX 3001 Watts Power Amplifer
  • QSC PLX 3402 Watts Power Amplifer
  • QSC PLX 3402 Watts Power Amplifer
  • Powersoft digim Q4002 4 channel amplifer
  • Rane Mixer MP 44 Series
  • 7′ Conference table
  • 2′ Drop Safes
  • 48″ x 28″x 28″ Patio Cocktail Tables
  • Patio Bar Stools
  • Large Exterior Sign
  • Small Exterior Sign
  • 48″ Custom Drink Rails
  • Chrome crowd control stancions
  • 6′ Red Velvet Crowd contoll ropes
  • 8′ Dry Storage Racks
  • 8′ Industrial Dry Storage Racks
  • 10′ x 12′ Walk in Cooler
  • Walk In Compressor
  • Bar Station exterior Millwork, counter tops,interior Millwork
  • Laminated Column Millwork
  • Window treatment (Curtains)
  • 12 X 25 stage area
  • Theater Curtain
  • Heavy Satin Curtains
  • Front entry way counter and counter top
  • Misc. Liquor Displays
  • Misc. Glassware
  • Infared Camera Monitoring System
  • Bar Station Millwork, interior Millwork & Counter tops

Showroom expansion at One Fat Frog

Please see pictures below for newest expansion efforts at One Fat Frog’s showroom. Thankfully one of our technicians is handy all around. He’s headed up this expansion effort. And, while he doesn’t have his GC license, he has done a pretty good job. We’re concerned that we haven’t pulled permits on this structure, but it is solid and should be able to pull through a category 4 hurricane wind force.

While our technician did not consult with the interior decorator on this job, we do feel the the overall look reflects the spirit of One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment and hope you’ll be in to visit and see our expanded efforts sooner than later.

One Fat Frog Gingerbread House

One Fat Frog Gingerbread House

General Contractor Construction Food Service Bid

Quick, easy… one stop shopping. No hassle. Low prices. Professionalism.

I could write a few paragraphs or a few pages but it’s simple. Let us work for you. We’re 100% WBE which helps you too. Whether via the internet or in person, let us make things happen in your food service contracting work.

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment, 1137 W. Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773

Sales@onefatfrog.com

(407) 936-2733

When value, integrity, honesty and a sense of humor are important…. call us.

Eustis High School students volunteer again

Two of my favorite things- students and food service!  Kudos again to Eustis High School students and thanks to Chef Jeff for sharing this great story.  And from what I understand this is a commitment the students have all year round- they’re very active in the Central Florida community providing their skills to community events.  Keep up the good work- volunteering is such a great thing!

High School Chefs in Training

High School Chefs in Training

Once again Eustis High School (EHS) students and friends are out volunteering in the community.  This time it was at Camp Boggy Creek located just east of Eustis.   Saturday morning (12/13/08) EHS students and friends at Camp Boggy Creek to help prepare and serve at the Camp’s annual holiday party.  This is the 11th year the EHS’ Culinary class  has participated in the event.  The Camp expected to have over 1100 guests to join in on the festivities.  As usual, EHS students’ impress everyone with their positive attitude to get the job done.  This year’s volunteers consisted of 2 adults, Gesa Barto and Joanna Hamlin.  We also had former panther, Class of 2003, Grant Whitman. For more information about EHS’s Culinary program contact Chef Jeffrey Rotz, CEC, CCE, AAC at chefrotz@earthlink.net

The students that participated were:

Brye McClelland, Jacob Barr, Jacob Stiefel, Allan (DZ) Derize, Michelle Wiedner, Duane Nachbaur, Tarah Philotoff, Tyler Hall, Tyler Bursley, Miranda Beach,  Corrie Roberts, Ballin Kent; Rachael Dragon, & Cheyenne Brooks.  We also had two special volunteers from Apopka & Orlando; Brian Barrowman & Luciano Hamlin.  When you see these fine young students, please let them know how much you appreciate their efforts.

A Recession and Food Service Demand

There’s been lots of talk whether recession might benefit certain niche markets. David makes a compelling point about service versus price point. It’s not always about the “best price” or “lowest price”- sometimes it’s about the overall value. David’s article is definitely food for thought. The following article is posted courtesy of author, David Maloni, with the American Restaurant Association Inc. http://www.AmericanRestaurantAssociation.com

“Earlier this month the National Bureau of Economic research confirmed what many in the restaurant industry already knew…we are officially in an economic recession that began in December 2007. For a change this week I thought it would be interesting to look at the demand side of commodities from the food service sector. Thus the chart below which is annual restaurant sales growth (full service and limited service) and annual consumer disposable income growth. This chart confirms that restaurant sales trend with consumers disposable income. As a matter of fact, since 1993 total food service and drinking place sales correlate to consumer disposable income at 99%. No big surprise here. If consumers disposable income growth slows, so does their spend growth slow for the restaurant industry and vice versa. However, there has been speculation that the limited service restaurant sector could benefit from an economic slowdown. And while that may occur in 2009, history tells us that it’s unlikely. The correlation with limited service restaurant sales is also a solid 99% when compared to consumer disposable income. Now there may be some restaurant companies that benefit from an economic slowdown, but it’s my opinion that it may not occur in a particular segment because of price points. It may be more due to perceived value and operations. Now what does this have to do with commodity demand from food service? The general thinking is that restaurant chains that serve lower priced commodities will benefit from an economic downturn which in turn could bring a boost in demand for lower priced commodities. I would suggest to you that the commodities that may receive a demand benefit will be the ones that are perceived as a value and served by the better operators.

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Just a little holiday cheer

Smile

reindeer

Countdown to our holiday party

To buy restaurant equipment call us at (407) 936-2733.  But for tonite– One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment is counting down a few hours to our staff holiday party.  We’ll be eating out (of course).  And I think there will be a little music involved.  Stay tuned for details tomorrow on who has the best voice.  I imagine Mr. IT Guy is a closet karaoke fanatic and may do well.  Who knows, we might also get Mr. Bossman to sing along…

Custom Menu Covers

One Fat Frog restaurant Equipment in Orlando FL sells a variety of custom menu covers at exceptionally low prices.  Set the tone when your customers come into the restaurant by giving them a menu that accurately reflects the type of food and service they will receive.  One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment has menu covers that are customized with logos, full leather menus, double sticked menu covers, metal, metallic and wine list covers.

If you are looking for high end product or entry level, give us a call.  Whether you’re looking for menu covers- vinyl, leather, sewn, metal- we have something to fit your budget and your taste.  We can order in samples if you wish to see exactly what your cover would look like.

Located in Central Florida, One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment serves the international food service community.  Call (407) 936-2733 or stop in our showroom at 1137 West Airport Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773

This is one item new chef owners over look at startup of their restaurant.  Set the ambience and continue the style of your restaurant with the appropriate menu cover.

Tired of putting ugly sheet pans out in customer view?

Please come into our showroom and see the new item we have- it’s a really gorgeous platter that looks like fine china but wears like a stainless steel sheet pan.  Can be put in warmers or heated display cases up to 200 degrees or refrigerated!

These are gorgeous pieces that many cruise ships, hospitals, Gaylord Palms and Bellagio are using.

I would recommend looking into purchasing a few of these for your buffet line, hot cases, cold cases, bakery cases or catering events.  They fit perfect in cambros!

Call (407) 936-2733 or sales@onefatfrog.com or stop in at our showroom at 1137 West Airport Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773

Looking for a new Tandoori oven?

Call One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment for an approved oven.  One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment located in Orlando FL- we deliver and freight internationally.  Call (407) 936-2733 or email sales@onefatfrog.com

Turbo Chef Models Tornado C3 High H Batch

Turbo Chef has three main models of countertop ovens:

  • Tornado
  • C3
  • High h Batch

Thanks to One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment who sells Turbo Chef new and used units for this great informational article.  Should you wish to purchase a used or a new turbo chef at the lowest possible price out there give One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment a call at (407) 936-2733.  One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment is hybrid dealer- full service and internet sales located just outside of Orlando FL.

Quick FAQs and information about Turbo Chef ovens:

The Tornado is twelve times faster than traditional cooking methods.

The c3 is ten times faster than traditional cooking methods.

The High h is two times faster with half sheet pan cooking ability- this is great for baking.

So whether you’re looking for a Tornado Turbochef, a Turbo chef 3c or a Turbochef High h Batch, call One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment at (407) 936-2733 or email sales@onefatfrog.com

Are you seeking to purchase in quantity for a chain / franchise?  Call us about best pricing on all of your equipment.

Turbochef ovens for sale

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment sells new and used Turbo Chef ovens. From the Turbochef website is the following list of installations:

Turbo Chef clients include:
Subway, Hyatt Hotels, Hilton Hotels, HMSHost, ARAMARK, AMC Theaters, Starwood Hotels, Bellagio Hotel, Compass, Loews Cineplex Entertainment, Soldier Field, Lambeau Field, Luxor Hotel, and Express by Holiday Inn.

Installations include:
Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines, as well as with QSRs, Casual Dining Restaurants, Five Star Restaurants, Hotels, C-Stores, Bars & Nightclubs, Clubs, Golf Courses, Mobile Kitchens, Swimming Pool Concessions, Youth Centers, Bowling Alleys, Dining Halls, and HQ and Office Buildings.

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment also sells them to clubhouses, private schools, pizzerias and bars.  These are extremely versatile little pieces of equipment that do workhorse loads for you in the food service industry.  Call (407) 936-2733 for a new or used Turbo Chef or email sales@onefatfrog.com

Used Equipment next week list

Used equipment anticipated arrival mid-week:

  • undercounter refrigeration
  • self-contained walk in cooler (pretty good shape- maybe even wonderful from what I hear)
  • Turbo Chef Ovens
  • refrigerator & freezer
  • Emberglo countertop steamers
  • misc smallwares.

Stop in at One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment, 1137 W. Airport Blvd, Sanford FL 32773

Coming next week Used Pizza Restaurant

We are pulling a pizza restaurant.  Expect ovens, walkin, refrigeration, mixer, seating etc.  Call (407) 936-2733 for information on Tuesday.