Taco Chon has experienced a swell of neighborhood help adhering to news that the business operator was staying sued by Taco John’s based mostly on their identify.
Taco Chon operator Juan Ramos explained the business enterprise has found several new consumers who have appear in seeking to express their guidance for the business.
In accordance to a criticism submitted in United States District Court docket in Minnesota, Taco John’s is asking for a lasting injunction to retain Taco Chon from making use of that title for any Mexican-themed restaurant give Taco John’s all of Taco Chon’s revenue while the company operated below the title Taco Chon and that Taco Chon pays damages, attorney charges and courtroom charges.
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Moreover, an acquaintance of Ramos’ started a GoFundMe for $150,000 that Ramos said would be made use of for lawful fees. As of Wednesday afternoon, extra than $2,400 had been lifted.
Ramos said he would like to thank everybody who has occur in to assist Taco Chon.
Sarah Kocher is the organization reporter for the St. Cloud Times. Achieve her at 320-255-8799 or [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @SarahAKocher.
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