Lately, I have been seeing "Mom and Pop" in the dining scene. Hence, I decided to check it out.
And here's what I found:
"Mom-and-pop" is a
colloquial term used to describe a small, family-owned or independent business. Mom-and-pop stores are often
operations that struggle to compete with more substantial establishments, such
as big-box retailers, who generally boast more buying power than smaller
players.
Source of info:
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/momandpop.asp
“mom-and-pop” is used to describe a small business that is owned and operated by members of the same family:
For e.g. a
mom-and-pop business/store
Source of info:
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mom-and-pop