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I’m no trademark attorney but my first impression is that the new 6-Eleven on West Grand Avenue might just be inviting a lawsuit from 7-Eleven. Then again, maybe it’s related to this 24-year-old, Houston, Texas-based company.
Either way, it’s a new convenience store and deli that’s a big improvement aesthetically over the dilapidated property that sat vacant for at least 10 years near the intersection of Irving Street.
The Zoning Board granted several variances about two years ago and the property underwent some renovations that were completed last year. Below is what the property used to look like. The ground floor has about 1,700 square feet of retail space with two two-bedroom rental apartments on the second floor.
At least it wasn't called 9-Eleven…then there could be problems.
I feel that its only a matter of time before they're forced to change the name…maybe they can infringe on the 'Quick chek' type names next.
There are many storefront variants of 7-11 throughout the region (similar to the "R"Us variants that play on the Toys"R"Us brand). Other than possibly sending out a cease-and-desist letter, It is highly doubtful that 7-11's corporate rulers will seriously address this issue with any of the offenders given the prohibitive cost of legal resources.
Where I used to live, there was a Quick Chuck store. I noticed they changed the name after a few months. Gee, I wonder why! 😉
all i can say is it looks alot better than some of the other little convience stores in the town. Hopefully it stays that way
Now all they have to do is make Slorpees. It sure looks a lot better than the broken down wood shack.
Maybe they have frogurt..
@ zincink They are making slurpees now