Happy Spring, One Fat Frog lovers! Today is the first day of the new season. What better way to celebrate than to open up that dream restaurant? For all you restaurant entrepreneurs, it might get a little confusing as to where you should purchase your equipment. There’s no question that One Fat Frog Restaurant Equipment will… Read More
Happy Pi Day from One Fat Frog!
Here at One Fat Frog, we like to celebrate special days relating to food (and math). So Happy Pi Day! It’s a great excuse to just kick back at home and indulge in some delicious pie. Cities like Chicago are celebrating Pi Day in their own way. According to CNN, there’s a 3.14-mile walk/run tonight… Read More
An updated inventory list of restaurant equipment just in
Two days ago, the Frog updated you with some equipment we just got in. Here’s a more detailed list of that for all you restaurant equipment lovers, since we know you love to geek out (like we do) when it comes to brands, specs and model numbers. JUST IN at One Fat Frog: Baker’s Pride… Read More
Semi-load of restaurant equipment just in
Here at One Fat Frog, we get excited over every piece of equipment. We just got a semi-load of used equipment in, and we wanted to share this with all you Froggers. Bar back coolers Undercounter refrigerators 2 door reach-in refrigerator 4 door reach-in cooler Bari double deck pizza ovens Single/2 door glass coolers Delfield… Read More
I scream, you scream, we all scream for One Fat Frog!
Hey there, ice cream lovers and restaurant business entrepreneurs. It’s One Fat Frog here with some more tips and equipment. If you’ve been daydreaming about opening up an ice cream shoppe, then this is the time to stop dreaming and start doing. Spring is just around the corner, which is really just a preview of… Read More
Restaurant Startup Tip: Be consistent with cleaning procedures
It’s important to keep a clean restaurant. With a clean restaurant comes consistent procedures. One Fat Frog is here to give you a few tips on being consistent with cleaning your restaurant. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, a baker, a bar tender, a food truck driver, or you’re affiliated with another food service industry, it’s… Read More
Restaurant Startup Tip: Opening up a pizzeria
Mama mia, it’s time to open up a pizzeria! One Fat Frog knows that pizza is appealing to all ages. When we’re kids, we love pizza because it’s quick and satisfying. When we’re adults, we love pizza because it’s still quick and satisfying, and we also learn to appreciate cold pizza. There can be more… Read More
Restaurant Startup Tip: Maintaining a restaurant’s image
Restaurant entrepreneurs…WARNING: Customers WILL judge a restaurant by its cover. Not to worry, though. One Fat Frog has a few tips to ensure that you don’t have to worry about what these customers are thinking before walking into the place. Logos & Signage One Fat Frog showcases its company with one little guy: the fat… Read More
Pros & Cons of buying a restaurant franchise
For those restaurant entrepreneurs who want to be fully immersed in a restaurant and jump right into it, buying a franchise or a restaurant that’s already up and running is an option the Frog would suggest. Buying a franchise eliminates the planning and heavy management that goes along with opening up a brand new restaurant.… Read More
Restaurant Startup Tip: Buy used restaurant equipment
The Frog is back with another restaurant startup tip. This one should come as second nature for those happy entrepreneurs who have known and come to love the Frog: buy used restaurant equipment. Why buy used? It can save you as much as 60 percent if you buy used instead of new. At One Fat… Read More
Walk in at One Fat Frog, get a new walk-in unit
The Frog is back with a walk-in update! We’ve got display model walk-in coolers and freezers at low, low prices. These are new units at used prices. Call the Frog for the best deal around. Why buy a walk-in at One Fat Frog? We offer cooler and freezer combos, custom sizes and shapes, as well… Read More
Taco Bell heats up competition with breakfast menu
Yo quiero Taco Bell para el desayuno just doesn’t have the same ring. But who knows, it could be the next biggest fast food thing. One Fat Frog loves a good breakfast, especially when nice customers bring us doughnuts and other goodies. It’s not often that Taco Bell makes changes to its menus. Every couple… Read More
Restaurant Startup Tip: Create a business brand
As a restaurant entrepreneur, creating a brand is just as important as opening up the restaurant. In order for the restaurant to be successful, there needs to be hungry people walking in the door every day. Creating a brand involves marketing the restaurant, the employees, the bar or bakery’s mission. It doesn’t have to be… Read More
Milky Bun: Want some ice cream with that bread?
Imagine eating two of the most filling guilty pleasures put together. It’s gooey, it’s creamy, it’s doughy. Meet the “Milky Bun.” What is it? Ice cream. Inside of a bun. One Fat Frog has had its share of interesting food and ice cream tastings, but this is something we haven’t yet tried. I can’t decide… Read More
Restaurant Startup Tip: When to replace fryers
One Fat Frog is following up on our “when to replace” series for restaurant owners and food truck entrepreneurs. We mentioned pizza ovens a few days ago, and we’re back again. This time the Frog is giving tips on when to replace your fryer. There are a few factors to consider when it’s time to… Read More
Restaurant Startup Tip: Keep customers coming back for more
One Fat Frog has been giving you restaurant entrepreneurs tips on how to gain new customers, and slipping in a tip or two about how to get customers to come back for more. We’re back again to give you yet another restaurant startup tip. The Frog keeps its customers coming back by having special promotions and… Read More
Restaurant Startup Tip: Replace pizza oven when things cool down
One Fat Frog loves ovens. Conveyor ovens, convection ovens, and especially pizza ovens. If it’s an oven, the Frog has got it. You know, the nice, brick, gas assist ones. The wood burning Renato. It’s a beaut and it cooks up a mean pepperoni pizza. These pizza ovens can last for as long as 25… Read More
Keep your food and restaurant clean
Here at One Fat Frog, we know just how important cleanliness is. We have our technicians clean and perform diagnostic tests before the equipment goes out to our customers. Whether we’re riccing or just goofing around with the equipment on a slow day, One Fat Frog makes sure to remain safe and hygenic. As a… Read More
Restaurant FAQ: How can I advertise effectively?
If you’re a seasoned restaurant expert, or just starting out in the business, you should be getting your restaurant’s name out there and drawing in new customers every month. Draw in new customers and keep the old ones coming back for more. One Fat Frog loves to have themed dress up days to give discounts… Read More
Restaurant Startup Tip: Who’s the Competition?
Restaurant entrepreneurs, whether you’re opening up a bakery, a bar, a pizzeria, a food truck or something else in the food service industry, you’ve got to keep in mind who your competition is. The competition is just as important as your own restaurant, if not more important when you startup. One Fat Frog has a… Read More