One Fat Frog Blog
Restaurant Management: Motivating Your Employees
The restaurant business, as I've discussed on many occasions, can be incredibly rewarding. But speaking as someone who has worked behind the counter taking orders, doing prep work, and making orders, it can also be hectic and very stressful. When that happens, an...
The Ultimate Battle: Ice Cream Vs. Gelato
I would open this post with a "I scream, you scream" joke, but that'd be far too predictable. So let's just cut to the chase: we all love ice cream. Or at least some version of it, whether it be frozen yogurt, or whatever other versions there are (I don't know that...
Talkin’ the Talk: Restaurant Terms to Know
So you're ready to start your restaurant. You've gone through the long and arduous process to find a location, purchase it, renovate it, get the equipment (the only easy part if you came to us), get a name, and now you're ready to open the doors. You've got your staff...
Promoting Your Bar with Promotions
So you've worked hard to get your bar started. You spent money on your concept, your location, your equipment (far less than you would have because you came to us first), and now you've got to get people in the door. Well, there's lots of ways to do that, from using...
Set Your Table Right!
You'd think that setting the table wouldn't that difficult of a task, but often times, when I hear my friends complain about a poor dining experience, it often has as much to do with not getting very simple basic things at the table as it does with the quality of the...
Restaurant Startup: The Emotional Connection
We've all been there. We're standing in line at a certain fast food chain known for a funny clown (you know what I'm talking about), and you turn to look at the play place where kids are laughing and smiling. At that moment, you smile as well. Why is that? Because...
Choosing Menu Prices for Original Items
If you've got a restaurant, you want to serve good food. Obvious enough? Of course it is. Now, let's say you've got a good chef who really wants to create new ideas, and he makes some good dishes, figuring the prices of your items is just the same as you would...
Choose Your Restaurant Name Carefully!
So, I did a blog post a while ago with a list of funny restaurant names (which you can use the search bar on the right to find). That inspired me to write another blog listing some more memorable restaurant names, and the idea sprang to mind: bad restaurant names. So...
7-Year-Old Scores Touchdown in Nebraska Spring Game
I don't always post blogs this early in the day, but this one I had to put out there. For those who don't know, major colleges and universities with big-name football teams usually hold a spring game, where the team plays a scrimmage of sorts for the fans. Well, the...
More Restaurant Myths
We deal quite often with a whole bunch of people out there that are starting up their very first restaurant endeavor. To those, I salute you. The restaurant business is a tough one to crack, but if you do well, you can do very well. Of course, like any job out there,...
Restaurant Management: Motivating Your Employees
The restaurant business, as I've discussed on many occasions, can be incredibly rewarding. But speaking as someone who has worked behind the counter taking orders, doing prep work, and making orders, it can also be hectic and very stressful. When that happens, an...
The Ultimate Battle: Ice Cream Vs. Gelato
I would open this post with a "I scream, you scream" joke, but that'd be far too predictable. So let's just cut to the chase: we all love ice cream. Or at least some version of it, whether it be frozen yogurt, or whatever other versions there are (I don't know that...
Talkin’ the Talk: Restaurant Terms to Know
So you're ready to start your restaurant. You've gone through the long and arduous process to find a location, purchase it, renovate it, get the equipment (the only easy part if you came to us), get a name, and now you're ready to open the doors. You've got your staff...
Promoting Your Bar with Promotions
So you've worked hard to get your bar started. You spent money on your concept, your location, your equipment (far less than you would have because you came to us first), and now you've got to get people in the door. Well, there's lots of ways to do that, from using...
Set Your Table Right!
You'd think that setting the table wouldn't that difficult of a task, but often times, when I hear my friends complain about a poor dining experience, it often has as much to do with not getting very simple basic things at the table as it does with the quality of the...
Restaurant Startup: The Emotional Connection
We've all been there. We're standing in line at a certain fast food chain known for a funny clown (you know what I'm talking about), and you turn to look at the play place where kids are laughing and smiling. At that moment, you smile as well. Why is that? Because...
Choosing Menu Prices for Original Items
If you've got a restaurant, you want to serve good food. Obvious enough? Of course it is. Now, let's say you've got a good chef who really wants to create new ideas, and he makes some good dishes, figuring the prices of your items is just the same as you would...
Choose Your Restaurant Name Carefully!
So, I did a blog post a while ago with a list of funny restaurant names (which you can use the search bar on the right to find). That inspired me to write another blog listing some more memorable restaurant names, and the idea sprang to mind: bad restaurant names. So...
7-Year-Old Scores Touchdown in Nebraska Spring Game
I don't always post blogs this early in the day, but this one I had to put out there. For those who don't know, major colleges and universities with big-name football teams usually hold a spring game, where the team plays a scrimmage of sorts for the fans. Well, the...
More Restaurant Myths
We deal quite often with a whole bunch of people out there that are starting up their very first restaurant endeavor. To those, I salute you. The restaurant business is a tough one to crack, but if you do well, you can do very well. Of course, like any job out there,...
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?
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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.