Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles facts for kids
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| Industry | Casual dining restaurant |
| Founded | Long Beach, California (1975) |
| Founder | Herb Hudson |
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United States
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Number of locations
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7 |
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Area served
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Los Angeles metropolitan area |
Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles is a famous restaurant chain in the United States. It serves a special kind of food called soul food. This chain has seven locations, mostly around the Los Angeles area. Herb Hudson started Roscoe's way back in 1975.
Many people think of Roscoe's as a very important part of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Times newspaper even called it an "L.A. institution." This means it's a well-known and loved place. The New York Times also described it as a "beloved soul food chain." The very first Roscoe's restaurant in Long Beach, California, is still open today.
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Protecting the Roscoe's Name
What is a Trademark?
A trademark is like a special symbol or name that a company uses. It helps people know that a product or service comes from that specific company. Think of it as a brand's unique fingerprint. It stops other businesses from using the same name or logo. This protects the original company and its customers.
Lawsuits to Protect the Brand
In 2008, Roscoe's had to take legal action. Another restaurant opened in Chicago called "Rosscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles." This new place used a name and logo that were too similar. Roscoe's won the lawsuit, and the Chicago restaurant had to change its name and logo. This is called trademark infringement. It means someone used a trademark without permission.
Before this, another "Rosscoe's" opened in New York City. Roscoe's in Los Angeles decided not to sue that one. This was because they did not plan to open restaurants in New York at that time. However, they did plan to expand into the Chicago area.
Famous Visitors and Events
Presidential Visit
Roscoe's has been visited by many famous people. In 2011, President Barack Obama stopped by a Roscoe's restaurant. He was visiting Los Angeles during his campaign. It was a big moment for the restaurant.
More to Explore
- List of soul food restaurants
