After driving across about a third of the United States this week, I noticed that the names of businesses located in small towns seem to have the diversity of Chinese restaurant names.
So, what are these names? Let’s see …
Initial & Initial, most often used for businesses that involve construction or motor vehicles. The letter J is used a disproportionately large amount as the first initial. Examples: J&B Wrecking, J&R Guns, J&D Towing, J&L Furniture.
Religious names, which are found on more than churches. Examples: Jesus is Lord Towing, Jesus is Coming Soon General Contractor, Christ is Master Disposal.
Someone’s Place, often found on restaurants and coffee houses. That “someone” is usually a woman, and usually with a “country” sounding name. Examples: Betty’s Place Restaurant, Tammy’s Place Coffee House, Luann’s Place Salon.
The cute generic name, typically used for antique stores, restaurants, used product stores, and similar businesses. Examples: That Restaurant, yet Another Diner, This Antique Store, That Consignment Store.
Any other formulas for business names that you’ve seen, in small towns or otherwise?