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Q and A with Multi-Unit Franchise Owner, Mike Haskins
Calista Zbiegien
August 25
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3 minute read
When Mike Haskins accepted a team member position at our Maumee, OH location, the college student and guitarist never expected it to launch his career. Or, to land him permanently in the Northwest Ohio area where he grew up. Today, however, the 33-year-old franchise owner operates two restaurants – in… READ MORE >
Zoup! Opens First Smaller Footprint Eatery
Calista Zbiegien
July 9
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3 minute read
Hope and Jim Fossesca opened Zoup!’s first smaller footprint eatery on June 21st in Boardman, Ohio. The new eatery, although more compact, has the capacity to serve the same amount of guests, with an improved in-store process that caters to the rising demand of delivery and takeout orders. Catering to… READ MORE >
From ‘Zoupie’ to Zoup! Franchisee
Calista Zbiegien
May 19
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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 >
Two Generations of Entrepreneurial Women Find Success with Zoup!
Calista Zbiegien
March 8
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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.
Zoup! to the Rescue Recap 2021
Calista Zbiegien
February 23
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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.
Zoup! Spotlights Community-Focused Franchise Owners During Black History Month
Calista Zbiegien
February 3
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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.
Zoup!’s “12 Days of Christmas” TikTok Goes Viral
Calista Zbiegien
January 18
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4 minute read
Zoup! Eatery recently gained “TikTok fame”. TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms.
January is National Soup Month
Calista Zbiegien
January 8
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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.
So you’re thinking about buying a franchise…
Richard Zimmer
December 23
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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.
Entrepreneur Uncovers Opportunity with Purchase of Three Existing Restaurants
Calista Zbiegien
November 25
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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.
