The Columbia County News Times:
The Dino’s Chicago Express menu might soon become available in places outside Columbia County, but not under the Dino’s name.
Currently seeking investors, owner Dino Dakuras intends to franchise restaurants based on his popular Chicago-style and Greek cuisines offered at his locations in Evans and Martinez.
However, the franchises won’t include his name on the restaurants.
“We’ve got a third location down at the Greenjackets stadium under the name Papa-n-Sons, which we’re in the process of getting trademarked,” Dakuras said.
The Dino’s name already is trademarked by a Minnesota man, forcing Dakuras to seek out a new moniker and logo.
However, faithful Dino’s patrons have no need to worry that the name will change at the current sites on Furys Ferry and Washington roads.
“This town has been so fantastic with helping this business grow,” Dakuras said. “I’m not going pull the wool over our customers’ eyes and rename it Papa-n-Sons and do a new grand opening.
“I just don’t think that’s fair to my current customers.”
Dino’s Chicago Express first opened in February 2001 in Martinez. Dakuras’ restaurant in Evans celebrated its first anniversary June 25.
danakeith on July 9th, 2008 at 4:37 am
yes, better stick to that name.. as what customers already adopted, good luck to the new opening of other franchiser.