How do you tell the difference between a ma and pop liquor store from a non ma and pop liquor store?!
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Errm, it's just an expression for a store owned privately rather than a chain that is managed.
A 'Ma and Pop' store is a privately owned business rather than a chain or franchise. It is not exclusive to liquor stores.
Typically they will own one store in a town or maybe a couple of stores in a local area.
If you are looking for stores to rob, Ma and Pa stores are more likely to be prepared to defend themselves with a firearm... :)
retail chain vs family owned family run.
look at the liquor license, see if its to some people or to a big ole chain
MK's right, they will defend themselves more cause they arent some paid by the hour chum. Thats their life.
what are those?