Souper Salad, Inc. announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Pflugerville, Texas resident Denise Jordan to open a new Souper Salad restaurant on the North side of Austin in mid June 2011.
The 3,800-square-foot restaurant will feature the brand’s noted variety of fresh cut salads, homemade soups, fresh baked breads and classic Tuna Skroodle salad, all served in a relaxed buffet format. The new Souper Salad will be located in The Shops at Tech Ridge in Austin on IH-35 between Parmer Lane and Howard Lane.
The founder of Tree House Kids Learning Center and real estate investor, Jordan, who has been a resident of the Austin area for the last 25 years, became a fan of Souper Salad with its first Austin restaurant on Anderson Lane. “I love the food. When I saw the opportunity to become a franchisee, I jumped at it. Plus, now I can have fresh baked gingerbread whenever I want it!”
With the North Austin opening scheduled for June, Souper Salad will operate a total of six units in the greater Austin area, including an additional franchise location in Georgetown, Texas. The chain has plans for future expansion in the Texas area.
“We cannot wait to offer Souper Salad to the residents of Pflugerville and North Austin,” said Ward Olgreen, President and CEO of Souper Salad. “The brand’s history in the Texas hill country is one of serving food that’s good for the soul while taking it easy on the pocket book. Denise and her team are ready to continue this tradition and so are we.”
Founded in 1978, Dallas-based Souper Salad, Inc. operates two successful restaurant concepts under the Souper Salad and Grandy’s brands. The company currently operates 147 locations in 17 states, including 74 company-owned stores and 73 franchise-owned stores. Over the past 33 years, Souper Salad has established a reputation across the southwest for fresh salads, handcrafted soups, a variety of bakery items and hot entrée options. Grandy’s has served up fried chicken and home-style meals in a quick service restaurant environment since 1973.
Souper Salad is seeking single and multi-unit franchisees to complement the company’s network of restaurants in the south and southwestern United States. More information on franchise opportunities is available at www.soupersalad.com or by contacting Scott McIntosh, Director of Franchise Development, at 972-761-1771.