Corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue, NYC
This Mobile Unit Features the Famous Soup and Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
NEW YORK, April 05, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Soupman, Inc. (OTCQB:SOUP), the makers of the best-tasting soup in the world, announces that it has launched a co-branded gourmet mobile food cart with Gourmet Grilled Cheese sandwiches at the corner of 59th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City. The unit is owned and operated by Mr. Seoung Kim, a U.S. Marine. The Company plans to launch more units in New York City and in other cities around the nation in partnership with Move Systems, makers of state of the art, environmentally friendly green carts solar and natural gas powered. The Original SoupMan® is seeking qualified veterans who want to own and operate their own Original Soupman and Gourmet Grilled Cheese business.
“Our gourmet mobile units are uniquely positioned to compete for market share in the street cuisine sector,” said Jamieson Karson, CEO of Soupman, Inc. “Our menu offers a variety of the best tasting soups in the world combined with the delicious upscale Grilled Cheese sandwiches. We will only place the mobile units in tier 1 locations, such as 59th Street and Fifth Avenue in NYC. The partnership with Move Systems allows us to offer franchisees technologically advanced mobile carts upon very favorable terms. Lastly, and most importantly, we believe in the sustainability of this business model which provides a viable business opportunity for veterans who are our preferred franchise partners,” continued Karson.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor reports that there were 573,000 unemployed veterans in 2014.
The Soupman Mobile units will feature the same award winning soups as the Original Store on 55th Street & 8th Ave. including Lobster Bisque, Crab Bisque, Minestrone, Chicken Gumbo, Crab & Corn Chowder, Chicken Chili, Mulligatawny, Butternut Squash, Lentil, Chicken Vegetable, Jambalaya, New England Clam Chowder, Shrimp Bisque, Tomato Basil and many more. The Grilled Cheese menu includes Plain and Simple Melt, Cheesy Mac Melt, Cheesy Man & Rib (AKA: #Fully Loaded) and Buffalo Chicken Melt.
The Original Soupman® soups are also available in eco-friendly shelf stable tetra pak cartons in 6 varieties on grocery shelves across the country next to Progresso and Campbell’s soups and online and at Amazon.com. For a store tracker or to order go to www.originalsoupman.com.
Visitors to the original store on 55th Street and 8th Avenue may find the “Soupman,” who yelled “No Soup for You” on the iconic television series Seinfeld, at the counter of the 55 Street store ladling soup on any given day.
About Soupman, Inc.
In 1984, The Original SoupMan opened its doors at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan and quickly became a worldwide destination. Rated #1 by Zagat and praised by the New York Times as "Art, not Soup," it set the standard for innovation and excellence long before the famous “Seinfeld” episode made it a cultural icon. We sell soup across America to in Tetra Pak cartons grocery stores next to Campbell’s and Progresso as well in our franchise restaurants, soupmobiles and foodservices. Shaquille O'Neal is an advisor and equity partner, as are Mr. October, Reggie Jackson and the award-winning actor, Jason Alexander. Jamieson Karson, former CEO of Steve Madden Shoes, is our Chairman and CEO. Soupman Inc., is a fully reporting public company trading under the symbol SOUP. For additional information on our company please visit:www.originalsoupman.com OriginalSoupMan and "Like" us on Facebook.
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