I'm currently struggling with business/shop names, some examples here.

[sfcouple]

Here are two real ones for you:

A bicycle rental shop in San Francisco:  "Blazing Saddles"

A motorcycle shop in Red Lodge, MT: "Bone Daddy's"

Wayne

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ukguy

U.P. All-night Coffee House - (is it the "Union Pacific All Night Coffee House" or the "Up All Night Coffee House" hmmm)

Or there's the disgusting joke, whay you do all night after drinking that much coffee...

 

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Most of the company names I'm coming up with have some meaning, some story or character from back when Dad lived in Cinncinati and we made up stories to pass the time. In that thread:

• Ducky Bill's Marina & Boatwright Named for a rubber duck collection of Dad and I's
• Frizz Brew & Bottling originally named Sheilcroat Brew & Bottle (Ulrich MAnfred Von Schwartz)Sheilcroat was a name of Dad's Rev War re-enacting persona. Frizz was a Looney Tunes ad, a common piece of advertising on modelling, but I'm not familiar with buildings carrying the name. I'm still debating going back to the old name. A rev wart character, or a cartoon we both loved...
• PJ's Toys PJ was a stuffed animal and constant companion when I was younger.
• Cedarleaf Family Massage Dad's attempt at a small business. And boy was he good
• Tech Arts Design Affiliates Wood  products and custom work, because Dad loved the idea of a theatre company called TADA!! He designed a logo of DaVinci's Modern Man with a top Hat and cane. I wish I still had that.
• SASA Aeronautics
• April Steakhouse
• The Dining Car  

And in the realworld industry side, We've got

• Cotton Mill Resort Historic Restoration
• Madison Armor (No, I don't klnow what they do, but there's a railroad spur)
• Phyzer Distrbuting
• Meece-Obitron-Dunne (plastics)

[last mountain & eastern hogger]

There is a chap looking for office space in one of my communities.

His name is >>

Dr. Upurs  (Proctologist)

Get it ??  Got it !!\

Johnboy out................................and keeping the buns tight

[galaxy]

I dont know why this thread reappeared, but I will add to it.

When I was 18 after having braces for years, it became apparent two things: 1) My mouth was too small  for wisdom teeth, and 2) they were impacted and growing sideways anyway. The best Oral Surgeon in the area surgically removed my wisdom teeth.

 Oral Surgeon- Dr. Payne   (for real)

also for real is a local guy who owns car lots where one can "buy here, pay here" with weekly payments for those creditly embarrased. Just provide five references and a pay stub.

It is the "Just In Time" car lot. The owner's name? yes...Justin  (Marchuska)

[tomikawaTT]

A hodgepodge, with sources:

For Spider Robinson fans, a few pubs: Callahan's (Cross-Time Saloon optional), Mary's Place.

For those who remember Terry Walsh, one of the first switching gurus:
Burns and Burns fuel company, Laydee-Zunder Warehouse.

For those who won the Battle of Britain and flew P-51's over Berlin and Tokyo:
Merlin Motors.

For those who don't believe there's a prototype for everything:
Street sign in Rapid City, SD - Kno Plc.

To keep peace in my family, the narrow gauge line that brings logs to the Big Town on my layout is the Kashimoto Forest Railway - Kashimoto being my wife's maiden name.

Model railroading is fun(ny).

Chuck.

[Walter Clot]

I plan to name different locations or buildings after the grandchildren. My main feature is the "National, Allied, Standard, Titanic, Ytterbic" Chemical Plant. The initials spell NASTY Chemicals. I spent a lot of time reading all the "T's" and all the "Y's" in the dictionary to make the name work out. As I got near the end of the "Y's" I was worried that I wouldn't find a word that was a chemical!
I also have a "Dewey, Cheatem and Howe." I'm planning a water fall and call it "Krista Falls." One day my granddaughter was following me down the stairs to the basement to see the trains. She slipped and took me down with her. I plan to have a sign, "See beautiful 'Krista Falls.'"

[myred02]

"Ceasar's Salads Romanesque Restraunt".

"Hugh Jazz Weight Loss Center"

"I. M. Falling Memorial Bridge"

"I.C. Ewe Spyglasses"

"M.C. Hammers"

They might be corny, but they might bring a chuckle or two. [:)]

-Brandon

BTW, I have a place on my layout called "Brando's Bar and Grill" (Brando is my nickname). Also, I have a few buisnesses named after my family and friends. Gives you something to think about.

[warhammerdriver]

Dr. Slaughter.

He's my allergist. Really!

[Anonymous]

Alright,,,,I've been laughing through six pages of posts, its time you guys paid for this.[(-D][(-D][(-D][(-D]

Real: Dr Karl Pick, Dentist
Godloves liquors (near Hagerstown MD)
Fogles Septic Co. The name isn't funny but the trucks are, each one is named. Things like "turd hearse" across the back of the tank.

Notso real: Phil McCracken Cement. I used this on a diorama I sold at a train show. All day folks walked by and laughed, Finally a guy walked up and laughed about 300 bucks worth !!!
Parsons Pickles and Bakery, makers of world famous "Dill Dough".
Century Steel Structures, "Our erections last a long time"
and finally a billboard I got off the internet and have on one of my structures, shows a couple standing in from of a gas grill looking at the meat on it and it says "Pork, the one you love"

Enough of this silliness,,,,I gotta Pee!!!!![swg][swg][swg][swg]

[Medina1128]

For some neat names, check out some 3 Stooges shorts:

Dewey, Cheatham and Howe
Ollie Davis & Sons
Tappet Bros. Auto Repairs

[beegle55]

Well it looks like you have now got plenty of responses...hope you can come up with something. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

P.U. Chemicals

Honey Pot septic tanks - I saw this one on "dirty jobs" on the discovery channel.

Makum Whaite Doctor's Office

It Sucks - Vaccum cleaner store

It Blows Air conditioning

Turn Your Head and Coif Hair Salon - from the Simpson's

Family Jewels Pawn shop

[cbq9911a]

Lawyer's Can Service (company that cleans out portable toilets), motto "Call a Lawyer to Clean Your Can".
Canine American Dog Food
Jen Nerick Diner

And a few names inspired by your friends:
A. Name a candy store for a chocoholic.
B. Name a brand of dentures for a talker.

[AntonioFP45]

A corner drug store with the advertisement on the window:

"WanaHockaLoogee" cough drops sold here!

[Anonymous]

of course my favorite

Harri"sons" Toy Store

Meaning behind this my dad said me and my brother should open a toy store like this now there is one in my rairoad town

[GAPPLEG]

QUOTE: Originally posted by edkowal

These are the names of two real undertakers in the Buffalo NY area:

Bury Funeral Homes
Amigone Funeral Homes

Photos of one or both of these business' signs were sent in to the National Lampoon and were published in the magazine years ago.

-Ed

Ed, I was going to mention those myself, I live in Erie Pa, go to Buffalo all the time, I still laugh when I see those signs. Go Sabres !!!!! Any good shops besides K-val and Niagara hobbies around in Buffalo ?[:D][8D]

[vsmith]

Seen on a fish-n-chips shop in England..

The Codfather

[edkowal]

These are the names of two real undertakers in the Buffalo NY area:

Bury Funeral Homes
Amigone Funeral Homes

Photos of one or both of these business' signs were sent in to the National Lampoon and were published in the magazine years ago.

-Ed

[Anonymous]

it's a small nondescript building across the tracks from the railroad eatery. a small corral in back contains one swayback horse....

End 'O Trail hot dog & glue Co.

[DavidGSmith]

I remeber as a kid DR. Death, he was a real doctor and so were his sons. It was prononced Deeth. Most of the people in the area never got it.

[chateauricher]

Barry Yu Riche Financial Planning Services
Lee N. Dover Construction Co.
Pik N. Paquet Bank
L. Austen Foundry
Downe-Shegoes Burial Services
Bach-Agin Repossessors
Falls-Clay-Aymes, Tax Attorneys
Noah-Moore-Haus Mortgage Refinancing
Gaw-Chu-Bye-Bawls Car Repairs
Walks-Ore-Hangs Criminal Defense Attorneys

[tommyr]

Hi There;
There used to be a coal & fuel oil dealer in Vancouver B.C. whose name was morrow fuel & coal. I always remember thier motto "CALL TOMORROW FOR YOUR FUEL TODAY"
Tom

[howmus]

I will use family/friend's names with a puny twist at times.
Such as: Cooley's Blue Ice (After my Grandfather Cooley), Van Lone Banking, and Sterling Silver (Grandmother's Maiden Name).

On the other hand, some will be real businesses like:
Dr. Foote, Podiatry (no kidding)
Stoddard's Store
Airgas

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[twcenterprises]

Forgot a couple.

Street names:

Short St. (Real)
Short Short St. (Real, next street over)
Half Cir. (Real)
Rocky Rd. (Fictitious, could serve a quarry)
Roundabout way (Fictitious)
Four Wheel Dr. (Real, and of course serves an off-roader's shop)
and a couple more real ones not suitable for this forum...

Business:

George Moore & Sons Coal (Buy Moore Coal) (Real)
Batesville Casket Co (Real)

Brad

[dbduck]

QUOTE: Originally posted by dbduck

Maykem-Paye Tax Service

or Kaykem-Paye Divorce Attornies

[twcenterprises]

Here's a list I found online through one of the forums:

A B Used Cars
A. S. Saultin Bailbonds - 24hrs
Al Kemmie Scientific Products
Anson Depance Industries
April Fuel Co
Argyle Mouthwash, "The Argyle Gargle"
Askin Leather Co
Ayre's Chairs
Baldy's Barbershop
Ball, Hitte & Thoreau Sports Equipment
Barnstead Lumber Co
Belgo Dinghy Co
Belle 'N' Tines
Berne Bros Fuel Co
Berry & Rich Banking Co
Binford Tools
Blackstone Coal Co
Bland & Bland Spice Co
Bluenose Refrigeration Co
Bob Nay Horses & Mules
Boylan Bagel Co
Boyle & Doe Bagel Factory
Boyle-Dinn Oil Co
Brakel Eggs
Brokendowner Appliance Co
Buckleme Shoe Co
Bud Wiser Funeral Home ("The King Of Biers")
Bulkless Weight Loss Clinic
Burn-Moore Fire Extinguisher Co
Camelot Crowns
Cape Able & Port Entious Rr
Carr & Bunkle Skin Care Lotion
Carrie A. Baskette Picnic Supplies
Carrybasket Wholesale Grocery Co
Carter's Little River Mills
Chapter 11 Publishers
Cheatham, Cumming And Goin, Attorneys-At-Law
Church Of Perpetual Responsibility
Coalburn's Furnace Co
Coldwater Ice Co
Come On Inn
Cracker Bros Feed Mill
Curl Up And Dye Salon
Currier Courier
Dan D. Lyons Herbicides
Dee Pickell's Delicatessen
Deli Button
Dewey, Cheatham, & Howe: CPA
Dicker & Dicker Trading Co
Diggers Funeral Home
Dill's Pickles
Doolittle Mfg
Dr Phil Mccavety, Dentist
Dr. Barium
Dr. Letsa Kalmdown, Psychiatrist, Upstairs
Dr. Needles
Dr. Payne
Dr. Rash
Drane & Fields Septic Service
Dribbler No-Leak Fountain Pens
Ducko Cement ("We Fix The Quacks In Your Patio")
Dulle & Witte Theatrical Agency
Dunmore Engineering Co
Dunn Processing
Dyer Funeral Home
E. M. Balmer: Casket Company
E. X. Pensive: Plating And Milling: (Chrome, Gold, And Titanium A Specialty)
Eastern Div Of Westerly Maps And Supplies
Eima F. Raud - Palmist
Emma Bezzler, Head Cashier
Endoline Funeral Home
Eric Wolfgang Gold Corn
Erie Costume Supply
Eyther Ore Co
Fedups Freight Co
Fibber Glaston Roofing Co
Fillmore Diesel Facility
Finchbird Pet Store
Flatte Ribbon Co
Fluer-De-Lonesome Perfumery
Flushington Toilet Co
Flushonya Toilet Co
Flushya Toilet Co
Frenda Mine
Fruntz And Backus Pickle Co
Frybern Stove Works
Fuller Beenz Natural Gas Co
Gallows Rope And Cordage Co
Gargle Oil Co
Gateman, Goodbury, & Graves Funeral Home
Getz Gas Co
Gil Finn's Aquarium Supplies
Glacier Gravel Co
Goie-Nunder Mfg
Goza-Ganstha Grain
Granny Smith's Cider Mill
Green Bay Packing
Gripp's Luggage
Gross Assumption College
Guido's Tuxedos
Hang Glider Rides And Trap Shooting
Happy Rhodes Map Co
Hardley-Abel Retirement Home
Hardly-Abel Mfg Co
Hart-Bernend Gas
Hartoogetoo Convenience Stores
Heyer Elevators
Hissen Radiator Repair
Holdur, Tyte & Tosteppe Rr
Holsom Food Co
Honest John's Fine Preowned Automobiles-J. Dalton Prop
Horth Pith Brewery
Hunky & Dory, Claims Adjuster
Hyde & Seekum, Private Investigations
I. B. Wilted Produce Co
I. C. Nostain Furniture Co
Icu Mirror Co
Instant Antiques: "Antiques Made While You Wait"
Keyless Piano Sales And Service
James T. Kirk Enterprises
Jerry Rigg's Service Station
John's Radiators: The Best Place In Town To Take A Leak
Juncke's Dept Store
Kahn Fuses
Kalmback And Waitte, Attorneys
Katz Mousetraps
Kav Yatemptor's Kosher Bakery
Kellopost Cereal Co
Klamm's Shell Station
Knight's Oil (As In "Night Soil", Farm Gasoline,Diesel, And Fertilizer Dealer)
Know-Grow Seeds
Lastchance Finance Co
Lawn Ranger (Lawn Mowing)
Lawson Gaine, Stockbroker
Lefton Finished Furniture
Lei-Kei Shipyards
Les S. Moore Service Co
Leshader Glass Co
Lithium Pharmaceuticals
Los Gatos Chile Con Carne
Loston Foundry
Loudon-Noyes Mfg
Lowdown Coal Co
Luser Sweepers & Brooms
M T Arms Hotel
M. Burr Wayza Grain Co
Major Prophets Religious Bookstore
Mangold Office Supplies
Marion-Haste Family Planning
Mcdirt Laundry Soap
Mel O. Durris Chemicals
Mellon & Ryppe Produce Co
Milkett Creamery
Miracle Home Builders (If It's A Good Home, It's A Miracle)
Murray Maile Computer Communications
N O Payne Dds, Dentistry, Upstairs
N. Onnimus, Inc
N. Sahl Vents & Ductworks
N. Veetro Fertilizers ("The Makers Of Fly-Bye Nitrogen")
Neufelt Mattress Co
Neville E Ject
Nickles & Dymz, Cpa's And Accountants
Noah's Arc Welding
Noah Goode Dry Cleaning And Laundry
Noah Payne Dds, Dentistry, Upstairs
Norman Auld Fuel Co. ("There's No Fuel Like N. Auld Fuel")
Norypple Corrugated Ironworks
O'lang-Zyne Corp
Old Factory Smelting
Olden Fuel Co ("There's No Fuel Like Olden Fuel")
Outtaheer Travel Agency
Owen Upp, Pastor
P C Downe Computer Supplies
Perry Noid Alarm Systems
Perry Shibbel Fruits And Produce Co
Pflatt Tire Company
Phar Outs Smoke Shop
Phil Mccracken Concrete Co
Phydeaux Premium Dog Food
Pig Butte Packing Co
Pint-O-Pucker" Pickles
Pladd Paint Co
Planck's Lumber ("You Can Depend On Planck's Constant Quality")
Poole-Mayphinger Natural Gas
Poor Texaco Service
R. E. Gretz Party Supplies
R. E. Lodz: Guns And Ammo
R. U. Rinsing Laundry Equipment
R. U. Wobbling Ceiling Fan Co
Radish Snack Electronics
Raisin River
Red Ryppe Tomato Co
Red Tyler Roofing Co
Reidmore's Tv Shop
Rhea Produce
Ride-Rite Saddle Co
Robres & Thevas Burglar Alarms
Rollin Tire Co
Sam 'n' Ella's Cafe
Sandy Berry's Fresh Fruit Farms
Sawdustville Cabinet Shop
Scheister, Cheehauter, & Schwindler: Personal Injury Specialists
Scottie's Alligator Farm And Petting Zoo: Bring The Kids And Feed The 'Gators
Sellsum Insurance Agency
Selmore Insurance Agency
Seymour Katz, DMV
Shampoodle
Sheesa Makwavy Beauty Salon
Sign: Eat & Get Gas
Sign: GROCERIES - PRODUCE - GAS
Simon The Pieman
Skidmore Wax Co
Slyde, Skidmore And Screech, Attorneys-At-Law
Snake, Addar, & Krate: Divorce Attys
Sneed's Feeds
Sparks Fire Extinguishers
Spittin Rock Mine
Spotted Owl Lumber Company
Spotted Owl Timber Company
Stareupa Dress Mfg Co
Staves Barrel Mfg Co
Staymon & Winesap Wholesale Apples
Steel And Hyde, P.A. (Law Firm)
Stradlin Fence Co
Suchard Candy Co
Talksic Chemicals
Tayle & Mayne Feed Supply Co
Tayle & Mayne Feed Supply Co
Teaux Main Cannery
The Apex And Hypotenuse Rr
The Barking Lot, Dog Grooming
The Button Works
The I. M. Boring Corp
The Loo Line: Outdoor Conveniences
Threadwell Textiles
Thrust & Parry Fence Co
Ticky-Tacky Box Co
Tilly A Hill Farm Equipment Co
Tiny Tots Nursery (Potato Seedlings)
Titanic Sinks
Toot 'N' C'mon Inn
Tootsie Roller Co
Toscanini Semiconductors
Union Division Of Consolidated Industries
Upson Downs Roller Coasters
Vaig Enterprises
Volla Tile & Flooring
Vurman Pesticides
W. E. Snatchem Detective Agency
W. E. Snatchem Wrecker Service
Warren T. Voyd, Inc
Wasche & Ayrn Clothing Co
Waste Away (Garbage Hauler)
Watt's Lighting Co
Welch Betting Systems
Wellen-Dowd Ladies' Undergarments
Wendy Day's Kite Shoppe
Whack Productions (If It's A Good Picture, It's Out Of Whack)
Wheezy's Tobacco Shop
Will M Bark Travel
Wischer's Washer Co
Wonder Chair Co (If It's A Good Chair, It's A Wonder)
Wunza Nuff Mfg Co
Yanke-Gohoam Travel Agency
Zeebolt Lightning Rod Co

Brad

[dbduck]

Maykem-Paye Tax Service

[dbduck]

this one may be old or already mentioned...Dewey, Cheatham, & Howe Attornies at Law