One Fat Frog Blog
Restaurant Startup Tip: How to avoid food waste
One question that One Fat Frog hears often when talking to restaurant entrepreneurs is “how do I increase profits?” The answer is complicated, but to simplify it, there are basically two ways of increasing your restaurant profits: 1) increase your sales and 2)...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Don’t forget the fun
One Fat Frog is having a dress-up day today in the office. More on that later, but for now keep in mind that the Froggy staff is dressed as characters from the TV show “Big Bang Theory.” We’re not just doing that because someone needed an excuse to wear a comic book...
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...
One Fat Frog to dress up Big Bang Theory on Friday
On Friday, One Fat Frog is having another one of our dress-up days. In the past, we’ve come to work dressed as Star Wars characters and for Green Hair Day. On a side note, I would like to thank my mom for not letting me dye my hair green or purple back in middle...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Finding the best restaurant location
One Fat Frog is back with another restaurant startup tip. I hope we’re not overwhelming you with all of these, but it’s better to have too much information than not enough, right? One of the most important decisions a new restaurant entrepreneur has to make is...
FAQ: How do I create a unique restaurant menu?
One Fat Frog knows a thing or two about unique restaurant menus, both from consulting the restaurant entrepreneurs who come buy equipment from us, and also from ordering lunch every day. Having a unique menu is one of the things that helps your restaurant stand out....
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...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Choose the right restaurant style
The great thing about working at One Fat Frog is getting to see all of the different kinds of restaurants that our entrepreneur clients own. From ethnic to Americana, from fine dining to casual takeout, all restaurant types are well represented. For the first time...
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...
Restaurant meals inspired by Radiohead
As the de facto One Fat Frog DJ (if you come into the office, the music you’re hearing is one of my iPod playlists), I love it when my musical interests intersect with our restaurant industry. That’s why I love eating at places like Hard Rock, House of Blues, and B.B....
Restaurant Startup Tip: How to avoid food waste
One question that One Fat Frog hears often when talking to restaurant entrepreneurs is “how do I increase profits?” The answer is complicated, but to simplify it, there are basically two ways of increasing your restaurant profits: 1) increase your sales and 2)...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Don’t forget the fun
One Fat Frog is having a dress-up day today in the office. More on that later, but for now keep in mind that the Froggy staff is dressed as characters from the TV show “Big Bang Theory.” We’re not just doing that because someone needed an excuse to wear a comic book...
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...
One Fat Frog to dress up Big Bang Theory on Friday
On Friday, One Fat Frog is having another one of our dress-up days. In the past, we’ve come to work dressed as Star Wars characters and for Green Hair Day. On a side note, I would like to thank my mom for not letting me dye my hair green or purple back in middle...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Finding the best restaurant location
One Fat Frog is back with another restaurant startup tip. I hope we’re not overwhelming you with all of these, but it’s better to have too much information than not enough, right? One of the most important decisions a new restaurant entrepreneur has to make is...
FAQ: How do I create a unique restaurant menu?
One Fat Frog knows a thing or two about unique restaurant menus, both from consulting the restaurant entrepreneurs who come buy equipment from us, and also from ordering lunch every day. Having a unique menu is one of the things that helps your restaurant stand out....
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...
Restaurant Startup Tip: Choose the right restaurant style
The great thing about working at One Fat Frog is getting to see all of the different kinds of restaurants that our entrepreneur clients own. From ethnic to Americana, from fine dining to casual takeout, all restaurant types are well represented. For the first time...
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...
Restaurant meals inspired by Radiohead
As the de facto One Fat Frog DJ (if you come into the office, the music you’re hearing is one of my iPod playlists), I love it when my musical interests intersect with our restaurant industry. That’s why I love eating at places like Hard Rock, House of Blues, and B.B....
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.