Create a name for a pop-up restaurant
Design a catchy name for a pop-up restaurant by brainstorming themes, testing names with friends, and creating a simple logo and menu idea.
Step-by-step guide to create a catchy name for a pop-up restaurant
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Step 1
Think of three fun themes for your pop-up restaurant and write each theme on paper.
Step 2
For each theme write five words that match the theme on sticky notes.
Step 3
Mix and match the sticky note words to create at least ten name ideas and write them down.
Step 4
Pick your top five favorite names from the list and write them on a fresh sheet of paper.
Step 5
Say each top name to three friends or family members and ask which name they like best.
Step 6
Choose one final restaurant name from the top five based on the feedback you got.
Step 7
Write a short catchy tagline of two to five words that explains your restaurant.
Step 8
Draw a simple logo for your restaurant on paper using your pencil and coloring materials.
Step 9
Create a one-page menu idea by listing four to six dish names with a one-sentence description for each.
Step 10
Add simple prices and a clear layout to your menu using headings and sections.
Step 11
Make a small sign or logo card on an index card using your logo drawing and the restaurant name.
Step 12
Practice a 30-second pitch where you introduce your restaurant name tagline and two menu items to a family member.
Step 13
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
I don't have sticky notes or index cards—what can I use instead?
Cut small squares from regular paper and attach them with a tiny piece of tape for the sticky-note words, and use a folded scrap of cardstock or a trimmed cereal-box piece as the index-card sign.
I'm stuck coming up with at least ten name ideas when mixing words—how can I get more combinations?
If mixing the sticky-note words (step 3) isn't giving you ten names, try swapping one word from another theme, add simple connector words like 'and' or 'kitchen', and write every new combo down on your list.
How can I adapt this activity for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, use only two themes with three words each and have an adult help with the menu and prices, while older kids can create six dish names, design a clearer menu layout with headings, and record the 30-second pitch on a phone to practice.
How can we make this project more special or shareable after finishing?
Turn your pencil logo drawing into a colored sticker or a photographed image to glue on the index-card sign and menu, and post the photo plus a short video of your 30-second pitch to DIY.org.
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Facts about branding and logo design for kids
📣 Clear menu titles and short descriptions help customers decide faster — simpler menus often sell better.
🍽️ Pop-up restaurants let chefs test new menu ideas without a permanent location — some run for just one night!
💡 Short, playful names and puns are often more memorable than long, literal ones.
🎨 Simple logos with bold shapes and 2–3 colors are easiest to recognize on signs and social posts.
🧪 Testing names with friends works like a mini focus group — their instant reactions reveal what feels fun or confusing.
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