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From ‘Zoupie’ to Zoup! Franchisee

Calista Zbiegien May 19 • 5 minute read

A long-time Zoup! customer and lover of Zoup!’s Chicken PotPie soup, Earl Harris is now the proud owner of his very own Zoup! in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Read on to see how Earl went from ‘Zoupie’ to Zoup! franchisee. Making the big decision With 20 years of experience in managerial… READ MORE >

Blog, Franchise News, Zoup! Culture

Two Generations of Entrepreneurial Women Find Success with Zoup!

Calista Zbiegien March 8 • 5 minute read

March marks an important month for Lacie Fitzpatrick and her mother Joya Piland, owner of Zoup! Grand Junction in Colorado’s Western Slope. Their family will be celebrating Women’s History Month when Lacie purchases Zoup! from her mother, Joya.

Franchise News, Zoup! Culture

Zoup! to the Rescue Recap 2021

Calista Zbiegien February 23 • 5 minute read

Individuals nominated to receive a care package receive a bowl of Zoup!’s delicious, award-winning soup, a hunk of bread, and a beverage. Anyone can nominate a friend or loved one to receive a care package, and the impact it can have on their day is truly special and heartwarming. Soup is a healthy, filling meal that brings warm and fuzzy intangible feelings to all, especially to those in need of some cheer.

Blog, Zoup! Culture

Zoup! Spotlights Community-Focused Franchise Owners During Black History Month

Calista Zbiegien February 3 • 4 minute read

To celebrate Black History Month, Zoup! would like to highlight a few exceptional franchise owners that have shown commitment, perseverance, and heart during an extremely difficult year. The common thread is a passion for their business, family, team and service to their communities. Zoup! could not be any prouder to share these stories.

Marketing, Zoup! Culture

Zoup!’s “12 Days of Christmas” TikTok Goes Viral

Calista Zbiegien January 18 • 4 minute read

Zoup! Eatery recently gained “TikTok fame”. TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms.

Blog, Marketing, Zoup! Culture

January is National Soup Month

Calista Zbiegien January 8 • 3 minute read

There is no better time to celebrate the warm and comforting qualities of soup than during the cold month of January, which also happens to be National Soup Month! Zoup! Eatery, the fast-casual concept known for its “Good, Really Good” soups and broth, is celebrating all things soup with a new soup Happy Hour and delivering 100 Zoup! Rescue Care Packages.

Franchise News, Uncategorized

So you’re thinking about buying a franchise…

Richard Zimmer December 23 • 5 minute read

Business ownership is a fun, exciting and scary idea. The idea of self-employment and being in control of your future has its ups and downs. It is not for everyone, but, those individuals who find it to be a good fit love it.

Operations & Training, Restaurant Trends, Zoup! Culture

Entrepreneur Uncovers Opportunity with Purchase of Three Existing Restaurants

Calista Zbiegien November 25 • 6 minute read

William (Bill) Horton purchased not one, but two Ohio Zoup! restaurants in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. He started with Zoup! North Canton in July 2020 and quickly moved to take ownership of Zoup! Solon by September 2020. With face masks in tow, we visited Bill at his North Canton Zoup! location to learn more about why this long-time restauranteur chose to purchase two Zoup! locations during a time of unprecedented uncertainty.

Franchise News, Restaurant Trends

Innovation & Rapid Response are Key to Zoup!’s Resilient Growth

Overcoming Challenges and Putting Safety First

Calista Zbiegien October 27 • 3 minute read

Finding someone not impacted personally or professionally by the changes during 2020 is nearly impossible. However, innovative business owners and leaders are creating ways to continuously connect with customers, meet the new demands for health and safety and improve the process for opening new restaurants.