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Despite being bitter, Liko couldn't deny that what came next was a period of massive success and expansion. With the two franchises now merged into one, it was the best of both worlds. Liko's idea with Roy's robotic expertise. The two business partners decided to launch under a new name: Sprigatito's Diner: a pizza chain that would eventually come to feature a mix of performers in suits as well as onstage animatronics.

They decided to stick with Spriggy as the headliner considering that the character was easily identifiable as a brand because he was the original performing Pokemon mascot. Liko appreciated that.

This new restaurant would also see a mix of characters as the two franchises merged into one, with Grumpig and Hippopotas performing right alongside Spriggy and Ducky. And, as part of this one big Pokemon family, they even got themselves official merch that released, ranging from masks to magnets.

That said, not all of the characters were winners. The reception to some was just mediocre. So they faded away into the dumpsters, storage units, and retro budget tech stores of lost nostalgia, waiting for their chance to step back into the limelight if and when a headliner went out of commission. Others, though, would fare much better, like a new pirate-themed Eevee, as well as a purple variant of the blue Ducky. Ultimately, the franchise would get so big, that it would spawn its own cartoon show: "Spriggy & Friends."

Business was booming.

In the end, Spriggy and Ducky's popularity would be so strong that they would be able to support the Sprigatito's Diner franchise all on their own, while also spinning off a new sister location dedicated to their friends.