Zoup! - Franchise
Quick Summary
Zoup! is the leading fast-casual soup concept restaurant that is defining the category with its premium and proprietary soups and made-to-order sandwiches and salads. The Zoup! brand remains strong because it resonates with customer demand for fresh and healthy meals served in a casual, comfortable setting. Is Zoup! For You? Find out now!
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Zoup!
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $120,000 |
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- Overview
Zoup! - Franchise
About Us
Zoup! is the leading fast-casual soup concept restaurant that is defining the category with its premium and proprietary soups and made-to-order sandwiches and salads. Each location offers 12 hand-crafted varieties each day from its collection of hundreds of award winning recipes. "Something for Everyone" nutritional options include low-fat, gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free and low-points. All recipes feature all-natural fresh ingredients and complex layers of taste and flavor. Zoup! also offers an array of GreenZ! Salads, SandwichZ! TryTwo! Combos, baked desserts and beverages. Zoup! consistently receives accolades from local and national media and organizations, including a #4 spot on Fast Casual Magazine's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, a ranking in INC magazine's top companies, HOUR Detroit Magazine's "Best Soup" and Nation's Restaurant News' "Hot Concepts!"
Why Choose Zoup!?
Everything Matters!
That's why at Zoup! we always operate within a framework of principles and uncompromisingly high standards. Standards that influence our space and packaging. Standards that demand the finest ingredients in everything we make. Standards that guarantee the quality and authenticity of each pot, bowl and cup of soup we serve. And, while all of this may seem extravagant for a business like ours, without it, Zoup! would merely be soup.
Franchisees Benefit from a Strong Brand in a Fast-Growing Segment
With the same "Everything Matters" philosophy that ensures quality, satisfaction and convenience for our customers, Zoup! has created the infrastructure, systems and support programs that give franchisees the tools they need to build their own successful businesses.
In addition to the opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind, exciting business that has a proven record of success, Zoup! franchisees enjoy the following benefits:
- Strong niche positioning consistent with consumer preferences for fast, fresh, healthy dining experiences.
- Low cost of entry relative to other food franchise concepts.
- Single units and, for qualified candidates, multiple units/semi-absentee operation gives candidates greater financial flexibility and security.
- Simplified menu items require little prep and allow for a "front of house" focus.
- Availability of great territories.
- Proprietary web-based POS (Point of Sale) system.
- Z!Net business management system tracks and drives franchisees' productivity and profitability.
- Entry into the Fast-Casual segment, which is the fastest growing in the restaurant industry.
Ideal Candidate
Zoup! is an outstanding franchise opportunity for someone who has a passion for the brand, is very organized, works well with systems and enjoys people. No restaurant experience is required, however, management experience is a must for motivating a team of 12 part-time employees.
