Zoup! is a fast-casual restaurant franchise renowned for its award-winning soups, along with made-to-order salads and sandwiches. Established in 1998 in Southfield, Michigan, Zoup! was founded by former spice merchants who recognized a gap in the market for high-quality, comforting soups.
The first Zoup! restaurant opened its doors in 1998, and the brand began franchising in 2003 with its inaugural franchise location in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Zoup!’s menu features 12 always-rotating soup varieties daily, each served with a hunk of freshly baked bread. The offerings cater to a wide range of dietary needs, with choices that are vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, spicy, or low-fat.
What sets Zoup! apart from competitors is its “Everything Matters” philosophy—a commitment to excellence that touches every aspect of the brand, from recipe development to customer service.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Zoup! Franchising provides a comprehensive training program for franchisees and their management personnel to ensure successful operation of their restaurant. The types of training offered by the Franchisor include:
Zoup! Franchising provides franchisees with a protected territory linked to their approved location, but this protection is not exclusive. Franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or brands under the franchisor's control.
The franchisor retains the right to operate or license restaurants within a franchisee’s territory in specific “captive locations” like malls or airports. The size and scope of the territory are set at Zoup!’s discretion and are not guaranteed to prevent all competition.
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