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“With many people out of work and Americans unsure about how to create a solid financial future, we wanted to help the economy one person at a time and create a contest that can do just that. Original SoupMan so graciously stepped to the plate and immediately wanted to be on board”, states Fred Cox, President of National Event Management. “A franchise is the easiest and safest way to become your own boss and create financial stability. In spite of the current credit crisis, many franchise companies have financing options available to new business owners. By buying into a franchise one buys into a proven concept and exponentially increases one’s success rate”.
The contest kicks off today, Monday, April 6, 2009. For more information, visit www.franchiseexpocontest.com. All entries must be submitted by April 13, 2009 at 12 Noon EST.
The New York-New Jersey Franchise Expo also provides valuable educational resources and a wide range of advisors and suppliers for current and future business owners. The show includes free daily seminars from reputable and insightful professionals, including the Small Business Association, that have information that entrepreneurs need to know. Topics include: “Securing a Loan for Business Start Up” and “Legal Aspects of Buying a Franchise”.
“Small businesses – the stores that employ a dozen people – those will be what ultimately turns this economy around,” said Robert Bertrand, President of The Original SoupMan. Bertrand said the idea of waiving SoupMan’s standard $35,000 franchise fee for someone who has the entrepreneurial drive to succeed but might lack the financial resources to fund an entire start-up is, “a stimulus package that just makes sense.”
The Franchise and Business Opportunities Expo, a member of the International Franchise Associations suppliers group, takes place Saturday, April 18th & Sunday, April 19th at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, New Jersey. Hours of operation are Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-4pm. Admission is $10. For more information, visit www.newyorkfranchiseshow.com.
About The Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo
The Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo is produced by National Event Management. National Event Management is the producer of 27 annual business ownership events across North America showcasing over 1,700 businesses to 65,000 prospective business owners each year. For more information on National Event Management visit www.nationalevent.com.
About The Original SoupMan
Founded in 1984, legendary soup man, Al Yeganeh, set the standard for delicious, world-renowned soups at his New York City location, Soup Kitchen International. Now, with the international growth of his franchise, The Original Soup Man, Al and his team will give the whole world the opportunity to experience soup as it was meant to be. The company also sells the Original SoupMan soups in Grab-n-Go packages in the frozen food aisle of grocery stores nationwide. To learn more, visit www.ORIGINALSOUPMAN.com. For franchise information, call (877)-SOUPMAN
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IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO LOSE YOUR SHIRT,Stay Away From the Soup Nazi,this is why:
For everyone’s own good…stay away from Soupman. The Soup is great. But…don’t even think of it as a good investment….unless your idea of a good investment is to lose tons of $$….like hundreds of thousands. Franchisor is a horror and phony, misrepresents cost of investment and COGS, model has never worked…price point is too high to build any loyal following that will even support the operation to a break even point. Speak to the 12+ locations that already closed and the Franchisees all lost Hundreds of thousands, filed for bankruptcy and lost their homes. Didn’t know that many closed? Maybe because the Franchisor and their soldiers don’t disclose what they are required to.
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Who are the ad wizards who came up with this one? I don’t even know where to begin so I’ll get right to the point: if you are an NYU student you can win a fridge full of The Original Soupman’s Zagat-rated soup.
There’s a joke in here somewhere, but this is just too bizarre.
All you have to do is log into your Facebook and “become a fan of” the Original Soup Man on the specially created New York University page. One fridge will be given away for every 100 fans added, with up to ten winners in all. You have until February 28 to make all of your wildest soup dreams come true.
And because contests are really just free advertising, it should be noted that this absurd promotion is to garner publicity for the new Original SoupMan Bailout Package — a discounted new menu. Mission accomplished.
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Calvin Martin
Jan 21, 2009 17:41
I love this guy’s soup. Sounds crazy but I’m sure I’ll find a good use for that frig when the soups gone!.
Buck Hunter
Jan 22, 2009 17:29
I’ve actually heard of this Shields character before. I believe her first name is Brandi. I had the great honor of meeting her in person once at a marketing gala in the city. She is a highly touted professional in the New York metro marketing arena. Companies were lining up to bring her on board to partner with their mgmt team. She will definitely take any company to new heights.
Lisa Marie Coan
Jan 22, 2009 17:49
OMG BEST IDEA EVER…… I HAVE THE PERFECT PLACE FOR IT IN MY DORM….
MY FAVORITE IS EGGPLANT PARM OVER RICE…..
SOUPMAN ROCKS….
Dean Stattmann
Jan 22, 2009 20:16
I was just thinking to myself, what would it like to own a full fridge of soup. I’m happy there are answers to questions like this.
jacob senker
Jan 25, 2009 6:52
i love when places advertise themselves as being ‘zagat rated’ without listing their actual rating. is anyone dumb enough to fall for that?
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AL YEGANEH , SOUP MAN , NEW YORK,USA yeganeh1@aol.com
NOTICE: TO MEDIA Who have misinformed public for last 4 years while I have been away from United States.
In case you did not take a minute to call 212 757-7730,my closed store on 55th st. & 8 ave. Manhattan New York or have not checked my website ( http://www.therealsoupman.com ), I have created this blog for you to give the public, accurate, fair and balanced information to prevent any disasters.
SINCE I don’t have AND never had any PR , spoke person and manager, I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO SPEAK FOR ME.
If you visited my website or called my store’s voice mail, it says: I do not live in United States any longer (since March, 2005) and have not resided there for the last 4 years.
And: I only sold the North America right to this company who PICKED the name “original soup man” to operate under.
And: any inquiry regarding North America right including franchises, contact (email) THEM at: http://www.originalsoupman.com
And: For rest of the world franchise right,
Contact ME: yeganeh1@aol.com . AL YEGANEH, SOUP MAN
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BOB BERMAN
Feb 8, 2009 6:01
THE ONLY PRODUCTS I EVER MADE AND AUTHORIZED TO BE SOLD.
THESE 48 SOUPS ARE THE ONLY PRODUCTS, I EVER MADE AND AUTHORIZED , THE COMPANY WHO PICKED THE NAME “ORIGINAL SOUP MAN” TO OPERATE UNDER.
. . ……………………………………………… THE REAL SOUP MAN, AL YEGANEH
AS YOU SEE BELOW:
I NEVER, EVER MADE ANY SOUP THAT CONTAINS ANY NOODLE OR PASTA PRODUCTS.
IF YOU SEE ANY OF MY SOUPS CONTAINS ANY KIND OF NOODL OR PASTA, IT IS NOT MINE.
*Chicken vegetable, garden vegetable, tomato & zucchini, tomato & basil
Tomato & mussel, tomato & wild rice, broccoli & cheese, jambalaya,
Italian wedding, mulligatawny, so many bean, Eggplant parmesan
Minestrone, cream of asparagus, butternut squash (hot).Split pea w/ham
Lentil, white bean w/ham & bacon.
* Chili: CHICKEN, beef, turkey, 5 bean.
* Goulash: beef, veal.
* Bisque: lobster, crab, shrimp, seafood.
* Chowder: corn, chicken & corn, Manhattan clam, New England clam, seafood.
* Gumbo: chicken, shrimp, turkey, sausage, seafood.
* Barley: chicken, beef, mushroom.
*chilled soups: tomato & corn, vichyssoise, borscht, butternut squash, fruit cornucopia. Gazpacho, cucumber
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THERE (3) THINGS I HAVE NEVER DONE IN MY LIFE:………AL YEGANEH
1 — I HAVE NEVER MADE ANY SOUP, CONTAINING ANY KIND OF NOODLE OR PASTA PRODUCTS.
2 — I HAVE NEVER NAMED OR APPROVED ANY CHARITY FOUNDATION UNDER MY NAME “AL YEGANEH”.
3—I HAVE NEVER APPROVED ANY KIND OF MERCHANDISING (T-SHIRT, MUG, ETC….) TO BE SOLD OR GIVEN AWAY…
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1— Any soup containing any noodle or pasta products with my name on, it is not mine.
2 – Any charity foundation under my name (AL Yeganeh), it is not mine.
3 — Any kind of merchandising with my name and photo on, it is counterfeit.
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