Coffee Shop Naming - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T01:36:34Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/coffee-shop-naming?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A576782&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe first thought i had was "…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-09:1688216:Comment:5792462009-08-09T03:31:16.097Zdavid and maryann mummahttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/davidandmaryannmumma
The first thought i had was "orphan espresso" but im sure it has been done, cuz it rings to me.<br />
Some phrases and modifications of phrases that have been mentioned:<br />
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"on the right track"<br />
"bridge to a better world, one cup at a time"<br />
or maybe the bridge is to a better place, better life, etc.<br />
"changing lives, one cup at a time"<br />
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I had another random thought:<br />
For radio ads, could you also repeat your name and double up on a tagline?<br />
It could resemble the rhythm of a train:<br />
<br />
"The Trestle…
The first thought i had was "orphan espresso" but im sure it has been done, cuz it rings to me.<br />
Some phrases and modifications of phrases that have been mentioned:<br />
<br />
"on the right track"<br />
"bridge to a better world, one cup at a time"<br />
or maybe the bridge is to a better place, better life, etc.<br />
"changing lives, one cup at a time"<br />
<br />
I had another random thought:<br />
For radio ads, could you also repeat your name and double up on a tagline?<br />
It could resemble the rhythm of a train:<br />
<br />
"The Trestle Coffeehouse:<br />
On the right track.<br />
The Trestle Coffeehouse:<br />
Changing little lives.<br />
The Trestle Coffeehouse:<br />
A cup at a time."<br />
<br />
If you whisper it rhythmically it sounds like a train. Aaron Duckworth said:So now,…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-08:1688216:Comment:5789352009-08-08T16:43:36.313ZMarshall Fusshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Marshall
<cite>Aaron Duckworth said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/coffee-shop-naming?x=1&id=1688216%3ATopic%3A571748&page=1#1688216Comment577672">So now, my small consulting business is named Coffee With A. Duck and while I admit the bit of cheese in the name, it's easy as heck to remember, spell and pronounce. Just my two bits.</blockquote>
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Tagline: "A Duck's worth of advice?"
<cite>Aaron Duckworth said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/coffee-shop-naming?x=1&id=1688216%3ATopic%3A571748&page=1#1688216Comment577672">So now, my small consulting business is named Coffee With A. Duck and while I admit the bit of cheese in the name, it's easy as heck to remember, spell and pronounce. Just my two bits.</blockquote>
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Tagline: "A Duck's worth of advice?" i think your on the right tra…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-08:1688216:Comment:5786932009-08-08T05:49:43.470Zvictoria fallonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/victoriafallon
i think your on the right track....now maybe a tagline.....<br />
not sure how it would read...<br />
The Trestle Coffee House<br />
bridge to a better cup<br />
The Trestle Coffee House<br />
one cup at a time<br />
<br />
needs more brainstorming....
i think your on the right track....now maybe a tagline.....<br />
not sure how it would read...<br />
The Trestle Coffee House<br />
bridge to a better cup<br />
The Trestle Coffee House<br />
one cup at a time<br />
<br />
needs more brainstorming.... Well done!
Dave Crumbo said…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-08:1688216:Comment:5786252009-08-08T02:36:51.591ZChris Cockrellhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/ChrisCockrell
Well done!<br />
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<cite>Dave Crumbo said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/coffee-shop-naming?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A577672&x=1#1688216Comment577717"><div>I want to thank all of you for your input, I really appreciate it and totally agree with many of your points especially<br></br><br></br>World Cup does equals soccer not coffee<br></br>Foreign names are not easy (my wife REALLY agrees with this)<br></br>Attorney to check the name status - Yes<br></br>Local…</div>
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Well done!<br />
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<cite>Dave Crumbo said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/coffee-shop-naming?page=1&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A577672&x=1#1688216Comment577717"><div>I want to thank all of you for your input, I really appreciate it and totally agree with many of your points especially<br/><br/>World Cup does equals soccer not coffee<br/>Foreign names are not easy (my wife REALLY agrees with this)<br/>Attorney to check the name status - Yes<br/>Local Connection is very important<br/><br/>We feel (attorney pending) that "The Trestle coffee house" meets most if not all of these points. Additionally this is the first name that feels right. Keep the input coming we need it.<br/><br/>Dave</div>
</blockquote> I want to thank all of you fo…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-07:1688216:Comment:5777172009-08-07T04:33:37.054ZDave Crumbohttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DaveCrumbo
I want to thank all of you for your input, I really appreciate it and totally agree with many of your points especially<br />
<br />
World Cup does equals soccer not coffee<br />
Foreign names are not easy (my wife REALLY agrees with this)<br />
Attorney to check the name status - Yes<br />
Local Connection is very important<br />
<br />
We feel (attorney pending) that "The Trestle coffee house" meets most if not all of these points. Additionally this is the first name that feels right. Keep the input coming we need it.<br />
<br />
Dave
I want to thank all of you for your input, I really appreciate it and totally agree with many of your points especially<br />
<br />
World Cup does equals soccer not coffee<br />
Foreign names are not easy (my wife REALLY agrees with this)<br />
Attorney to check the name status - Yes<br />
Local Connection is very important<br />
<br />
We feel (attorney pending) that "The Trestle coffee house" meets most if not all of these points. Additionally this is the first name that feels right. Keep the input coming we need it.<br />
<br />
Dave Three thoughts:
1) Listen to…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-07:1688216:Comment:5776722009-08-07T03:53:18.662ZAaron Duckworthhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AaronDuckworth
Three thoughts:<br />
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1) Listen to Marshall on the legal tips. He's been around.<br />
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2) World Cup Coffee (and all derivatives where World and Cup are together ) totally sound like soccer, not coffee.<br />
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3) Before we sold it, my cafe was named Espresso dell'Anatra (Espresso of the Duck) and it was a nightmare to spell or pronounce by anyone not on the staff. People wanting to give us press screwed up the spelling, which means that we lost Google hits, etc., not to mention that people who were actively…
Three thoughts:<br />
<br />
1) Listen to Marshall on the legal tips. He's been around.<br />
<br />
2) World Cup Coffee (and all derivatives where World and Cup are together ) totally sound like soccer, not coffee.<br />
<br />
3) Before we sold it, my cafe was named Espresso dell'Anatra (Espresso of the Duck) and it was a nightmare to spell or pronounce by anyone not on the staff. People wanting to give us press screwed up the spelling, which means that we lost Google hits, etc., not to mention that people who were actively searching for us did not always find us. We ran NPR radio ads, they always butchered the name. I will never use a non-native tongue name again, despite the romance / authenticity factor that, I hate to say it, are mostly in our own perceptions of what the name COULD represent and may not be representative of what the customer sees.<br />
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So now, my small consulting business is named Coffee With A. Duck and while I admit the bit of cheese in the name, it's easy as heck to remember, spell and pronounce. Just my two bits. I have not done a trademark s…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-06:1688216:Comment:5773222009-08-06T21:54:31.258ZMarshall Fusshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Marshall
I have not done a trademark search (which you should do) and have no idea if your name is actually available, but your choice of "Trestle Coffee House" would be considered a "good" mark in the perverse world of trademark law, because nothing about "trestle" suggests coffee, and the chances of others choosing a similar name in the future are probably relatively low. I've got no opinion about it from a marketing standpoint.
I have not done a trademark search (which you should do) and have no idea if your name is actually available, but your choice of "Trestle Coffee House" would be considered a "good" mark in the perverse world of trademark law, because nothing about "trestle" suggests coffee, and the chances of others choosing a similar name in the future are probably relatively low. I've got no opinion about it from a marketing standpoint. I suggest.
ESPRESSWORLD
And…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-06:1688216:Comment:5767822009-08-06T16:33:31.174ZParamaconihttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/ParamaconiAcostaMorles
I suggest.<br />
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ESPRESSWORLD<br />
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And the domains .com and .net are available.<br />
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Good luck.
I suggest.<br />
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ESPRESSWORLD<br />
<br />
And the domains .com and .net are available.<br />
<br />
Good luck. I agree with Marshall...
I w…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-06:1688216:Comment:5766942009-08-06T16:13:35.548ZChris Cockrellhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/ChrisCockrell
I agree with Marshall...<br />
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I would try somethying more local or tied to your community - usually safe - gets local traffic and visitors interested - easy, unless you are planning a world wide marketing attack on the coffee industry.<br />
<br />
My thoughts...<br />
<br />
Chris<br />
LaGrange Coffee Roasters<br />
<a href="http://www.smellthesmoke.net">www.smellthesmoke.net</a>
I agree with Marshall...<br />
<br />
I would try somethying more local or tied to your community - usually safe - gets local traffic and visitors interested - easy, unless you are planning a world wide marketing attack on the coffee industry.<br />
<br />
My thoughts...<br />
<br />
Chris<br />
LaGrange Coffee Roasters<br />
<a href="http://www.smellthesmoke.net">www.smellthesmoke.net</a> Get yourself a good lawyer an…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-08-05:1688216:Comment:5759792009-08-05T18:58:19.558ZMarshall Fusshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Marshall
Get yourself a good lawyer and pick a name, logo and tagline that:<br />
1. Is not already protected and in use.<br />
2. Will not be chosen by future businesses that you will have to chase down.<br />
<br />
I few dollars spent now can save you many thousands of dollars and hours of grief down the road. Your orphans will thank you!
Get yourself a good lawyer and pick a name, logo and tagline that:<br />
1. Is not already protected and in use.<br />
2. Will not be chosen by future businesses that you will have to chase down.<br />
<br />
I few dollars spent now can save you many thousands of dollars and hours of grief down the road. Your orphans will thank you!