Meaning of Joe's Diner | Babel Free

Definitions

A placeholder name for a fictional or hypothetical everyman's restaurant, particularly a single small, local business contrasted with large businesses or franchises.

Examples

“Whether your business is called "Exxon" or "Joe's Diner," the name is a valuable asset.”

“If you are trying a case in an unfamiliar jurisdiction, arrive a few days early. Walk around town. Get a haircut at the local barbershop. Grab a burger at Joe's Diner.”

“In the hamburger segment, for instance, competition had gone from Joe's Diner versus McDonald's to McDonald's versus Burger King versus Wendy's versus Hardee's.”

“I don't care whether you are working in Joe's Diner or at The Four Seasons; your customer should never have to give your service enough thought to evaluate it.”

“For quotations using this term, see Citations:Joe's Diner.”

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