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Zoup! Fresh Soup Company
ZOUP! FRESH SOUP COMPANY, named one of Inc. Magazine's '500 fastest-growing companies,' is the country's leading quick-casual soup restaurant - defining the category with its fresh, handcrafted and all-natural soups, sandwiches and salads. Best known for 'taking soup to the next level,' ZOUP! has used its 'everything matters' philosophy to build the state-of-the-art infrastructure, systems and support programs that make franchisees successful. Offering geographic areas to motivated people.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1997
Franchising Since:
2003
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
37
86%
Company-Owned Units:
6
14%
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Total Operating Units:
43
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
14
100%
In 3 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
14
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Michigan
14
Registered in Following Registration States:
Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$300K
Cash Investment:
$150-300K
Total Investment:
$230-398K
Average Total Investment:
$314K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$25K
Average Franchise Fee:
$25K
On-Going Royalty:
5%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
1%
Average Number of Employees:
6 Full-time, 6 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
2,000
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
8
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Videos
