Monthly Archives: January 2012

FEBRUARY FREE DELIVERY DATES!

No other dealer of used commercial restaurant equipment offers more free delivery deals than the mighty One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment. It’s the truth. Besides the day to day delivery runs made by One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment to Orlando restaurants and the surrounding areas, every Thursday the One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment delivery crew makes special runs all over the state of Florida! This can help restaurant owners save a ton of money! Oftentimes at other restaurant equipment dealers, the cost of delivery can be just as much as the equipment itself. That is so insane!

Never get ripped off on restaurant equipment delivery again! Purchase the used commercial restaurant equipment you need today and One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment will get it delivered to you for free on one of the following dates:

FEBRUARY:

2nd – Jacksonville
9th – Beaches
16th – Tampa
23rd – Ocala/Gainesville

This means that if you purchase your used restaurant equipment today from One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment, and if you are located anywhere between Orlando and one of the above cities, One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment will deliver it to you for free on the above date. How cool is that? NO other restaurant equipment drives as far and as efficient as One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment. So come into One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment today, shop for all of the used commercial restaurant equipment you need, and get it delivered for free!

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409

Avoid Labor Cost Tragedy!

Ask any restaurant owner what one of their biggest concerns are and usually they will reply “labor cost.” Many restaurant owners don’t discover a labor cost problem until it’s too late and been going on for far too long. Only after paychecks have been handed out do most restaurant owners that their labor costs are too high. For restaurant owners, controlling labor costs should be a daily practice. Here are several labor cost control tips that can help you take control of the problems plaguing your cost of labor!

• NEVER use a fixed schedule that is repeated week after week. The weekly or bi-weekly labor schedule is based on a worksheet showing projected daily sales (or customer counts) by meal period. This is used to help determine staffing needs for each department or job category based on how busy or slow the restaurant is expected to be.

• From the schedule, a labor cost budget should be prepared by the restaurant owner that displays the targeted labor hours and labor costs for each day. This is used as a daily labor hour/labor cost target to help keep restaurant owners on track with their budget.

• Be sure to have employees correct their clock-in and clock-out errors as they occur. Don’t wait until later to fix these errors.

• Have a contingency plan for slower than expected sales. Many employees are willing to leave early when it is not busy at the restaurant. Certain employees can be sent home early in the the event that they are not needed.

• Cross train employees so that they can tackle multiple jobs if needed. Having fewer employees that can handle many jobs is better than many employees doing only a few things around the restaurant.

If you as a restaurant owner incorporate these ideas and practices into your day to day routine around the restaurant, you will avoid surprises on pay day, improve your labor productivity, and have a lower overall cost. Then you can thank One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment later.

We Buy Used Restaurant Equipment & Entire Restaurants!

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment wants your tired, your sick, your broken and rusty used restaurant equipment! That’s right, restaurant owners of Florida and beyond, One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment buys used restaurant equipment no matter what shape it is in!

We prefer to buy entire restaurants. In fact, One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment loves to buy entire restaurants. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment even picks up the used equipment so you don’t have to. All you have to do is call us, let us know you would like the sell all of the used restaurant equipment you have, and One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment will make arrangements to buy and pick it up!

If you only have a couple pieces of used restaurant equipment you are looking to sell, One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment is still interested. The best way to go about selling One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment a few items of used restaurant equipment is to either email us photos of the used restaurant equipment to info @ onefatfrog.com or to just stop by the One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment Super Mega Warehouse in Orlando and show it to us. Many of the times if One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment is interested in the used restaurant equipment people are selling, One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment pays cash on the spot! You will not find a sweet deal on your used restaurant equipment like this anywhere else. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment guarantees it!

So come by, call us, or email us about your used restaurant equipment today and let’s make a deal!

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409

A Lineup of Used Slicers for Sale

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment has a motley crew of used slicers available at ridiculously low prices. Whether you own a restaurant, deli, diner, cafe, pizzeria, dungeons, torture chamber, etc., One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment is going to have the right used slicer for you. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment has several makes and models of used slicer available, so if you need advice, one of One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment’s knowledgeable sales staff will be happy to help you pick out the right used slicer for your establishment.

It’s important when picking out a used slicer for your eatery that you make sure you get one with the proper horsepower. If you’re going to be slicing all day long, you should get a different slicer than if you’re only slicing infrequently throughout the day. Also, if you’re going to be slicing cheese as well as meats, it’s important that you get a used slicer with more horsepower than a used slicer being used just for slicing meat.

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment welcomes quick cash deals and package deals towards the entire stock of used and new commercial restaurant equipment at the One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment Super Mega Warehouse in Orlando – including the wide selection of used slicer. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment can also get you financed no matter what shape your credit is in towards any amount of used or new commercial restaurant equipment you need – including used slicers. So come on in to One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment today and check out our selection of used slicers! Or else.

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409

Save Big On Used Restaurant Chairs and Used Bar Stools

I know I’ve said it already this week (and it’s only Tuesday!) but seriously, One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment has a TON of used restaurant chairs and used bar stools at the One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment Super Mega Warehouse in Orlando and they MUST GO! One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment is practically out of room in the warehouse! There’s a mountain of used restaurant chairs and used bar stools in the One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment Super Mega Warehouse, leaving barely any room for the massive stock of used and new commercial restaurant equipment! So One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment is having a Used Restaurant Chair and Used Bar Stool Blowout!

Buy your used restaurant chairs and used bar stools in bundles of 40 and get a seriously big discount on the already low prices. Buy several bundles and you’ll be drowning in savings! One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment will have to throw you a life preserver in the form of bundles of used restaurant chairs and used bar stools? Does that make any sense? It makes as much sense as climbing the mountain of used restaurant chairs and used bar stools in the One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment Super Mega Warehouse and rubbing you belly until all the savings come out! Makes perfect sense!

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment accepts not only bundle deals on these used restaurant chairs and used bar stools, but One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment also welcomes package deals and quick cash deals towards any amount of used restaurant chairs and used bar stools! Act fast, my friends! Come into One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment today and check out the massive selection of used restaurant chairs and used bar stools! Do it!

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409

Oh, Just Some More Frog Jokes

Here at One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment, we don’t just deal in high quality, refurbished, used and new commercial restaurant equipment. Nope. Not by a long shot. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment also deals in horrible jokes. With it being Tuesday – a day I consider more difficult to soldier through than Wednesday or Monday – I figured I’d post up some terrible frog jokes to help lighten up the day. Believe me, these aren’t even the worst ones I found. Consider yourself lucky.

Why are frogs so happy? Because they eat whatever bugs them.

What did the frog dress up as on halloween? A prince.

What does a frog wear on St. Patrick’s Day? Nothing.

What kind of shoes do frogs wear? Open toad.

Why did the frog read Sherlock Holmes? He liked a good croak and dagger.

What happened to the frog’s car when his parking meter expired? He got toad.

After you catch your breath from laughing so hysterically hard, come on in to One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment and check out our amazing selection of used commercial restaurant equipment. Deliver us one of your favorite horrible one liners and maybe Boss Frog will give you a great discount towards any amount of used commercial restaurant equipment. Wouldn’t hurt to try!

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-380-3409

Loving Hut Vegan Restaurant, Orlando!

Located on East Colonial Drive in Orlando, FL, Loving Hut USA is a 100 percent vegan restaurant. Loving Hut is the largest family vegan restaurants in the world with more than 200 outlets in major cities all over the world and over 40 outlets in the U.S. including Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, New york and more!! Loving Hut was the winner of VegNews 2010 Favorite Vegan restaurant Award. They are also the fastest growing vegan restaurant in the world with international locations spanning across multiple countries in Asia, Europe, South America, and even Australia! Each Loving Hut is individually owned and the owners are given the autonomy to choose their own menu items.

The menu items at Loving Hut are entirely made with plant-based ingredients. Some of the menu items available at the Orlando location include Golden Tofu, Spring Rolls, New York Steak, Summer Rolls, Tahini Noodle, Curry BBQ, Aloha Burger, Portabella Sandwich, and so much more. They’re menu is seriously ridiculous in its variety and for vegan food, it’s also really affordable. The Orlando location is the first Grand Opening Loving Hut location on the East Coast of the U.S.! Hooray for us! They believe that people and animals can live in harmony through sustainable plant-based solutions.

Loving Hut in Orlando is located at 2101 East Colonial Drive. They are open from 11:00am to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Sundays they are open for a buffet from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. They are closed on Tuesdays. Come on down and check them out for a healthy alternative.

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409

Maintenance Information for Reach-In Coolers and Reach-In Freezers

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment continues it’s extensive look at the Realm of Reach-in Coolers and Reach-In Freezers with a peek at some maintenance requirements and energy efficiency information. Yes, the wealth of information never runs dry here at One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment. That’s why we’re so dang good at helping you pick out the appropriate reach-in cooler or reach-in freezer. So pour yourself a glass of cognac (did you even finish the last one I told you to pour) and soak in some of this information on reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer maintenance.

Each week, thoroughly clean cabinets using simple soap and water. Avoid caustic cleaning material. Clean condenser coils regularly – the exact frequency of the cleanings will depend on your kitchen environment and the immediate area surrounding your reach-in cooler or reach-in freezer. In some cases, weekly cleanings will be necessary. Regularly check the gaskets to ensure a proper seal forms around the door of your reach-in cooler or reach-in freezer. Depending on your municipality, some reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers are eligible for rebates from various utility companies and other governing bodies.

Wasn’t that refreshing? If you’re in the market for a used or new reach-in cooler or reach-in freezer, come into One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment and check out our most impressive selection. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment welcomes quick cash deals and package deals towards all used reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment can also get you financed for all of the used commercial restaurant equipment you need – including reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers. Come by One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment today!

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409

Niche Marketing: Children bring their parents in

Niche marketing… you have to know your slice of the market and target them.  If they don’t know you’re serving them well how can you serve them.  Flash back a few years.  Great customer of ours has a food court restaurant.  I told them, if you’d only have little toys for kids I could bring the whole family.  His reply?  Google Girl, we have really cool plush bears.  Well, as the momma to now three beautiful girls I can tell you that we would be all over that at the mall *BUT* he has no visual marketing and to my children who choose visually generally over what’s good for them (or even what tastes good) we end up going to a random quick service restaurant that knows how to market well to little children.  Let’s face it I’m juggling kids and bags so sometimes it’s just easier for me to get food at the same place as the kiddos even if we’re in a food court.  Now that they’re a bit older it’s easier, but stroller days were a nightmare.

Now you can say, Google Girl, you need to take more responsibility for your children’s diet, etc, yada yada.  And you know what you’re right but due to the time in our life, going to the mall was a special treat and by gol I was gonna get those girls whatever they wanted to eat.  Try as I might I couldn’t persuade them that our customer’s bistro was better until they saw those darned plush bears.  then they were sold.

So I go back, to how many customers did that client loose b/c they had no idea there was a child’s promo gift that was pretty nifty?

If you liked this article look back earlier in the month at our article at theme nights for Spectrum Families

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment, we didn’t get green and fat from just sitting around… we’ve eaten our way across the nation

another restaurant equipment review of One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment

as a high volume dealer in the Southeast US there’s a lot of good being said about the Frog, just read what one long-distance client had to say about us:

Purchased my whole restaurant with the…

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Posted by Georgia 425 on 10/12/2011

Purchased my whole restaurant with the Frog, came down from GA because I’d heard so many good things. Good experience on it, had 90% of the equipment I needed used so it was all good. So if I had to suggest a place to buy used restaurant equipment from I’d tell you the Frog.

one fat frog restaurant equipment review

Shopped around at several dealers and ended up going with my first pick which Shopped around at several dealers and ended up going with my first pick which was The Big Frog. I had quotes ranging from $21500 to 36700 for what I got at the Big Frog for $17000 plus they free delivered and painted a few of my front of the house stuff dark blue at no extra charge. I would be suspect to sharks on the internet who quickly post a negative because this was not my experience or those of the friend who referred me to them. Saved a lot with good customer service.”

another satisfied customer!

Great feedback from customers

Perusing another site we have and some random feedback from a client:

“one fat frog had everything i needed for my pizzeria, almost all of it was used but in great, working shape. My equipment was delivered the following week and everythign has been working great!”

Thanks, Craig, it was our pleasure!

BurgerFi Coming to Central Florida!

Good news for fans of healthy eating and burgers in Orlando, the North Palm Beach-based gourmet burger joint BurgerFi is planning on opening one of their eco-friendly restaurants that serve up locally sourced and natural burgers, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, and home-made frozen custard, along with crafted beers and wine. BurgerFi International LLC is planning on developing up to 15 locations across the central part of the Sunshine State in the next two or three years.

I don’t really eat red meat myself, but the philosophy and approach of BurgerFi sounds pretty awesome to me. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment looks forward to hitting up BurgerFis when they open up in central Florida!

If you’ve been thinking about opening up your own burger join or if you need equipment for you existing one, come on down to One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment and check out our selection of used charbroilers, flat griddles, range ovens, and other restaurant equipment perfect for cooking up burgers!

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409

truckloads of used restaurant equipment just in…

I stand corrected.  Told Four-Eyed Frog that we had four to five truckloads of used restaurant equipment just in at Orlando’s One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment, when rather it’s been six or seven and the guys are not done.   4 Eyed Frog will be posting a brief list- obviously not all inclusive that shows some of the great items that just came in.

When we do it, we do it big… One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment- new and used- high volume liquidator

Liquidation of foodservice and restaurant equipment

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment specializes in large liquidations of chains restaurants, quick service, sit down, food courts, grocery store and distributor liquidation.  One Fat Frog Restaurant prefers to buy out your entire facility and will work closely to pick up your unwanted food service equipment in the still of the night, early morning or weekends to help your facility manager keep up production.

Call us at 407-480-3409 and let the Frog know you are a General Contractor, Facilities Manager or Procurement specialist who has to liquidate on a large scale.  We can provide references from major companies we regularly liquidate for.

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment- for all of your liquidation needs!

Vegan and Vegetarian thoughts…

It’s pretty much impossible to call yourself vegan or vegetarian and keep up with a coca-cola addiction.  I know, I know <sheepishly hanging head> I’m rather disappointed that I’m now again addicted to the big red…

On that note, I’m still very excited when we have organic, raw, vegetarian and Fresh to Table/ Local restaurants and groceries come in and shop.  I love, love, love to talk about the equipment that is best for your endeavor and high speed vegetable menu preparation and storage.

For a while my family was actually on a Vegan No Oil Diet.  First week we all dropped ten lbs in a healthy way.  Yes, I even gave up big red at that time.  And that was rough seeing as coca-cola and posting on the internet are my two vices in life.  Yup, put me on a desert island or in an igloo and I’ll be just as happy long as I have wi-fi!

So what sorts of restaurant and foodservice equipment are we selling to our raw, vegan, vegetarian, organic and whole food providers:

  1. glass door refrigerators
  2. walk in refrigerators
  3. steamers
  4. food processors for high volume
  5. refrigerated sandwich prep tables
  6. undercounter refrigerators
  7. commercial blenders
  8. 3 compartment sinks
  9. bar blender stations
  10. undercounter dishwashers
  11. ice machines
  12. ice flakers
  13. 6 burner range tops
  14. convection ovens
  15. increased refrigerated storage

Soon we will post an in depth look at these varied food service establishments because they all have different needs.

 

 

Purchasing Guidelines for Reach-In Fridges & Freezers!

Need some more information concerning reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers? Of course you do. I already told you about the standard features and new features, technology, and options concerning reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers, and now I’ve returned from my hour long hiatus to reach out to you about reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer purchasing guidelines. Believe me the purchasing guidelines for reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers are just as enthralling as reading about their standard features.

The size of a facility, style of food preparation and production demand levels will help determine the operation’s requirements for refrigeration. The decision whether to use tray slides or standard shelving also depends on the application of the unit. Also take into consideration cabinet electrical power requirements and available supply. There also needs to be adequate ventilation to exhaust the refrigeration system’s heat. Half doors can help reduce air exchange and minimize intrusion into aisle ways, which can disrupt airflow.

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment has a large selection of used reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers. Every week the One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment crew is bringing in new shipments of used commercial restaurant equipment – including used reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment welcomes package deals and quick cash deals on all used reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment also offers easy financing toward used reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers. So stop reading this and head down to One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment already!

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409

Ahoy There, Finance Manager

I don’t know what the One Fat Frog restaurant Equipment in-house finance manager gets into during the weekends, but judging by the above picture, it’s awesome. I’m lucky if I can muster enough gusto to change out of my sweatpants on the weekend, but the One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment in-house finance manager manages to get rigged out in full pirate regalia. Bravo, in-house finance manager, bravo.

The One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment finance manager can get you approved for all of the used commercial restaurant equipment you need, even if he isn’t dressed up as a pirate. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment is the only used restaurant equipment dealer in the nation with its own finance manager. Pretty cool, eh? No matter what shape your credit is in, the in-house finance manager will get the job done! The mighty, mighty finance manager will not rest until you have been approved for all of the used commercial restaurant equipment you need for a strong, dynamic restaurant kitchen. So stop dreaming about owning your own restaurant and come visit the One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment in-house, swashbuckling finance manager today!

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409

So So Many Used Chairs & Bar Stools Now Available

Just arrived at the One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment warehouse in Orlando are hundreds and hundreds of used restaurant chairs and bar stools. So many used restaurant chairs and bar stools. It’s simply ridiculous. Please, if you’re in the market for some used restaurant chairs or bar stools for your restaurant, bar, pizzeria, cafe, church, convention hall, gym, dungeon, man cave, torture chamber, bordello, funeral home, or anywhere else sitting could take place, come into One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment today and check out the massive selection! We are seriously hemorrhaging used restaurant chairs and used bar stools right now. Please stop the swelling. Please buy our used restaurant chairs and used bar stools.

One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment is letting these used restaurant chairs and used bar stools go at drastically low prices. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment is selling these used restaurant chairs and used bar stools in bundles of 10 to 500 or whatever amount you need. These used restaurant chairs and used bar stools won’t be here for long, so act now if you need used restaurant chairs and used bar stools. Come into One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment today and check out this ridiculous selection of used restaurant chairs and used bar stools.

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409

New Features and Stuff on Reach-In Fridges & Freezers

The well of information never dries up here at One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment. When I last talked with you, I dropped some one ton knowledge bombs on the standard features on reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers. This time, I’m here to talk about the new features, technology, and options on reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers. So kick up your feet, pour yourself some cognac, and soak up this deep knowledge about reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers.

New reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer models have a microprocessor temperature control that helps maintain temperatures. Airflow systems potentially keep units from working as hard to recover after doors are opened. Legs can be installed instead of sticking with casters. Other options include digital or dial thermometers; temperature monitoring and alarms; epoxy-coated, chrome-plated or stainless steel shelves; pan slides; fluorescent lights; LED lighting and advanced electronic controls. Many utilities also offer rebates toward the purchase of qualified products.

Boom. How do ya like them apples, partner? If you’re in the market for a used reach-in refrigerator or a reach-in freezer, come on into One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment and check out our selection. One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment welcomes quick cash deals and package deals on the entire stock of used reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers. If needed, One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment can get you financed for used reach-in refrigerators and reach-in freezers and any other piece of used commercial restaurant equipment you need!

One Fat Frog • 11473 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL • 407-480-3409