Why there is sometimes A-1 in Local result title?

[TVFreak]

Here is an exemple: https://plus.google.com/local/Montréal, QC/s/a-1?hl=fr

Is this a legacy from Yellow Pages? A way to be first in the paper edition or it's something else?

[vmialik]

"Great Steak! Great fun! A.1.!"

Semi-creative way of saying you are #1, and that you want to be listed first on an alphabetical order directory

[Andy.Drinkwater]

Just to expand on what Vadim has said, this is (mostly) people trying to be a little sneaky when it comes to being listed in directories that favour alphabetical listings. You might find the odd one that is genuine and does have an "A1" in the business name, but you will find that there are those that don't as well.

-Andy

[MiriamEllis]

You've got it. This is businesses attempting to be listed first in alphabetically-organized directories, like the Yellow Pages. Doesn't work for Local, unfortunately:)