Zoup!
Food & Beverage
Join Zoup! Eatery, a modern fast-casual cafe serving warm, craveable comfort food for guests on the go. With a flexible 1,600-2,000-square-foot footprint and a menu built for dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering and digital ordering, Zoup! creates opportunities across multiple dayparts. Franchise partners receive comprehensive development, training, technology, operations and marketing support.
Availability
Zoup! is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
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Requirements
Financial requirements for this franchise: Minimum Cash Required $350,000 Net Worth $1,000,000 Franchise Fee $35,000 Royalty Fee 6% Total Investment $545,500 - $739,300 -
Options
Options available to franchisees: Home Based No Mobile Franchise No Military Discount Available Financing Not Available Training Available -
Franchisor Details
Facts about this franchise: Headquarters St Petersburg, FL Total Units 32 Year Founded 1998 Franchising Since 2003
What does a Zoup! Franchise Cost?
To open a Zoup! franchise, prospective owners need a minimum of $350,000 in cash available (liquid capital) upfront. This amount is part of the estimated total initial investment required to start the franchise, which ranges from approximately $545,500 to $739,300. Qualified veterans may also be eligible for a 25% discount of the initial franchise fee discount off the initial franchise fee. *
Warm, Craveable Comfort Food for Busy Lives
Zoup! Eatery is a modern fast-casual cafe offering warm, comforting and flavorful food that fits seamlessly into guests’ busy lives. While soup remains at the heart of the brand, the menu has evolved to include sandwiches, salads, grilled cheese, mac bowls, flatbreads and more.
Designed for the “Busy Craver,” Zoup! serves guests looking for satisfying food delivered with quality, speed and convenience in a welcoming, contemporary setting.
A Menu for Multiple Dayparts and Occasions
Zoup! Eatery’s menu provides franchise owners with opportunities to serve guests throughout the day and across multiple ordering channels. Its flavorful, filling selections include:
- Signature and seasonal soups
- Hot and cold sandwiches
- Salads
- Grilled cheese
- Mac bowls
- Flatbreads
- Kids’ meals, sides and desserts
The menu is designed to perform across in-restaurant dining, takeout, delivery, catering and digital ordering. Products travel well and can be executed reliably, helping franchisees create sales diversity across on-premise and off-premise occasions.
Why Zoup! Eatery?
Zoup! combines broad menu appeal with an efficient and flexible restaurant model. Key benefits include:
- A modern comfort-food concept with soup at the core
- A diverse menu that serves multiple dayparts and occasions
- A preferred restaurant footprint of approximately 1,600 to 2,000 square feet
- A prototype that does not require a fryer or hood
- Streamlined operations designed to eliminate unnecessary complexity
- Products suited for dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering and digital ordering
- Ongoing culinary innovation and limited-time menu offerings
- The experience and resources of the WOWorks family of brands
Comprehensive Franchise Support
Franchise partners receive guidance throughout restaurant development, opening and ongoing operations, including:
- Development: Real estate, restaurant design and construction guidance
- Technology: Digital ordering, internal technical support, fully managed POS, managed network services and PCI compliance
- Operations and Training: WOW University, quality assurance, supply chain support, business planning and field coaching
- Marketing: Grand opening support, culinary innovation, digital marketing, social media, public relations and limited-time offer management
Our Ideal Franchise Partner
Zoup! Eatery is seeking motivated, community-minded entrepreneurs who are passionate about hospitality, operational excellence and delivering a consistently satisfying guest experience. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership and business skills, embrace established systems and standards, and recognize the value of serving guests across multiple dayparts and ordering channels. Experienced restaurant operators and qualified multi-unit franchisees are encouraged to explore the opportunity.
