In fact, Al's soups have become such a part of the very fabric of New York City, that it's not uncommon to see a long line of his soup devotees, in all kinds of inclement weather, waiting to sample his infamous jambalaya or lobster bisque.

In 1995, Al and his soups became the inspiration for the 'Soup Episode' on Seinfeld. Now Al's soups are available to everyone, everywhere, with the launch of his new franchise opportunity - The Original SoupMan™. The Original SoupMan™ possesses all the elements of a winning franchise concept: an established, world famous brand; low-cost entry point; and simply the best soup available anywhere on Earth.

To launch his international franchise, Al partnered with John Bello in 2004. Bello founded the company that makes the SoBe line of nutritional beverages, South Beach Beverage Co., which he sold to PepsiCo Inc. for US$370 million in 2001. Together they've assembled a team of seasoned franchise veterans and food experts to create the most comprehensive franchise support system available. As a franchise operator you'll have the honour of serving soups that are made under the strict, personal supervision of the world's foremost authority on premium soups. Our easy to operate, space-efficient, turnkey kiosk system allows you to get up and running quickly while keeping real estate and operating expenses low.