Who We Are…
Soon after it was opened, Hudson had friends in Motown and television such as Natalie Cole who would spread the word to other celebrities; Redd Foxx would tell his audience that he went there.
The Los Angeles Times refers to Roscoe’s as “such an L.A. institution that people don’t even question the strange combo anymore.” The New York Times refers to it as a “beloved soul food chain”. The original location in Hollywood remains popular with celebrities.
How We Became Famous…
In 2008, Roscoe’s fielded a successful trademark infringement lawsuit against “Rosscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles” which had recently opened in Chicago.
The infringing store was forced to drop its infringing logo and name.A previous “Rosscoe’s” had opened in New York City, but the LA-based chain opted to not sue that location because it had no plans to enter the market; however, Roscoe’s did plan to enter the Chicago market.
The Authenticity Of Our Name…
Website: http://www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com
