

License To Grill (from the song Licensed to Ill by the Beastie Boys).


Custard’s Last Stand (historical reference).The Breakfast Club (from the movie The Breakfast Club).The Codfather (from the Godfather movies).Planet of the Crepes (from the book + movie Planet of the Apes).Of Rice & Men (from the book Of Mice & Men).Tequila Mockingbird (from the book To Kill a Mockingbird).If nothing else, people will be more likely to remember your restaurant’s name because it relates to something that they already know.Įxamples of restaurants that did cultural references include: For fans of that particular bit of culture, your restaurant may become a destination spot - and be a huge boon to business. The name can then carry through with a theme within your restaurants. One of the best ways to get a cult following - in addition to serving great food - is by incorporating a reference to pop culture in your name.
