One Fat Frog Blog
Make your food irresistible with these countertop warmers
Whenever I leave the One Fat Frog office, I’m always hungry. Maybe it’s because I see all of the equipment that is used to cook and serve delicious food all day. Sometimes that means cooking my own food and failing to live up to the culinary expectations my mind has...
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...
England prison opens restaurant
When you think of a good location for a restaurant, prison isn’t one of them. The location violates pretty much all of the rules when it comes to scouting restaurant locations. It’s difficult to get to, getting a table is a hassle, and the surrounding area is...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Don’t be afraid to change your restaurant
If you’ve come into the One Fat Frog office in the last couple days, you might notice a different atmosphere. That’s because one of our salesmen, Bill, has been taking a turn as Office DJ, meaning the office music has switched from the likes of Beck and Arctic Monkeys...
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...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Should my restaurant serve alcohol?
It’s time to talk about a topic that is near and dear to One Fat Frog: alcohol. One decision that all restaurant entrepreneurs have to make is whether your restaurant should serve alcohol. And if you do serve alcohol, should there be a full bar or just beer and wine?...
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...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Mystery shop your competition
Before opening a restaurant startup – and during the operation of one – one of the most important things that a restaurant entrepreneur can do is eat at other restaurants. In fact, you should be more familiar with competing restaurants than One Fat Frog employees are...
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...
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...
Make your food irresistible with these countertop warmers
Whenever I leave the One Fat Frog office, I’m always hungry. Maybe it’s because I see all of the equipment that is used to cook and serve delicious food all day. Sometimes that means cooking my own food and failing to live up to the culinary expectations my mind has...
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...
England prison opens restaurant
When you think of a good location for a restaurant, prison isn’t one of them. The location violates pretty much all of the rules when it comes to scouting restaurant locations. It’s difficult to get to, getting a table is a hassle, and the surrounding area is...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Don’t be afraid to change your restaurant
If you’ve come into the One Fat Frog office in the last couple days, you might notice a different atmosphere. That’s because one of our salesmen, Bill, has been taking a turn as Office DJ, meaning the office music has switched from the likes of Beck and Arctic Monkeys...
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...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Should my restaurant serve alcohol?
It’s time to talk about a topic that is near and dear to One Fat Frog: alcohol. One decision that all restaurant entrepreneurs have to make is whether your restaurant should serve alcohol. And if you do serve alcohol, should there be a full bar or just beer and wine?...
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...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Mystery shop your competition
Before opening a restaurant startup – and during the operation of one – one of the most important things that a restaurant entrepreneur can do is eat at other restaurants. In fact, you should be more familiar with competing restaurants than One Fat Frog employees are...
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...
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...
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm new to food trucks and trailers, how do I get started?
The best place to start the process is in our showroom discussing your dream with one of our sales associates. They can help you map out a path for what type of trailer will best fit your needs.
How much does a food truck or trailer cost?
Am I able to finance my food truck or trailer?
Financing is available through third party lenders. We work with most credit scores and will help you get approved in as little as 3 business days. Learn more
How long will it take for my food truck or trailer to be built?
It’s our goal to get you up and running as soon as possible. Manufacturing times vary depending on a lot of factors. While your trailer is in production, we help make sure you have all your permits and licensing ready so that when the trailer arrives you’re ready for inspection and you’re cookin! A sales associate will work with you on a specific timeline.