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  Soup Kitchen International - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It has been suggested that Al Yeganeh be merged into this article or section.
Yeganeh was the inspiration for the "Soup Nazi" character on the NBC television sitcom Seinfeld.
Soup Kitchen International Inc. and the "Original Soup Man", Al Yeganeh, announced on April 22, 2005, that a retail line of "heat-n-serve" soups would be available in May at select grocery stores.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Soup_Kitchen_International   (385 words)

  
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"Al's soups are everything you'd imagine -- truly a work of art." The group opened their first location in Ottawa's Bayshore Shopping Centre in November, and has plans to open a total of 100 Original SoupMan units in shopping malls, train stations, airports, and universities throughout Canada over the next five years.
Al Yeganeh is an international icon," said John Bello, Chairman and CEO of Soup Kitchen International, Inc. the brand's parent company in the U.S. Mr.
Now, with the launch 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.
www.dmn.ca /Click/articles/vol67/vol67_f.htm   (497 words)

  
 StartupJournal | Franchising
About a decade ago, Al Yeganeh, a surly New York City soup seller, gained global fame when he inspired a character on the hit TV sitcom "Seinfeld." Now, the notorious chef -- known for chewing out some customers and refusing to serve others -- is taking his own show on the road.
Yeganeh, he gets a 20% stake in the franchise business, Kiosk Concepts, and stands to make up to $5 million in royalties if the growth targets are reached.
Yeganeh's business orbit, fearful of angering the talent, are careful not to let any of those details slip.
www.startupjournal.com /franchising/franchising/20040920-sander.html   (1357 words)

  
 TIME.com Print Page: Inside Business -- Soup for You! And You!
Yeganeh despises the Soup Nazi nickname and has complained that the hordes of Seinfeld fans lining up in front of his shop have ruined his life.
Yeganeh changes the menu at will, and he will pull a popular soup out of rotation if he thinks it could be better.
Yeganeh travels the world looking for unusual spices, and each soup is studded with fresh vegetables and meat.
www.time.com /time/insidebiz/printout/0,8816,1179382,00.html   (609 words)

  
 Augusta Georgia: features@ugusta: Master of the broth 1/6/98
Al Yeganeh, a New York soup chef, has been parodied on Seinfeld as the ``Soup Nazi,'' although Jerry Seinfeld later apologized.
Yeganeh referred to the Seinfeld characterization as the ``N word.'' The voice continued: He was ``getting so many requests for interviews.'' Some of them, he said, were from ``trash media.'' He named them; I won't.
Yeganeh insists that when people wait as much as an hour for his soup, sometimes in snow or rain, they deserve a quick transaction.
chronicle.augusta.com /stories/010798/fea_UX0936-5.001.shtml   (942 words)

  
 iranian.com: Jahanshah Javid, Ali Yeganeh, Soup Nazi
He is Ali "Al" Yeganeh, a man who has become one of the most famous Iranians in the United States.
Yeganeh gained instant fame last November when a character based on him appeared in the highest rated U.S. television comedy series "Seinfeld." He was portrayed as a rigid soupmaker who would punish customers for not obeying his rules of conduct.
Yeganeh was friendly but it was clear he didn't want to talk much about himself and his past.
www.iranian.com /Mar96/Features/Ashpazbashi.html   (1306 words)

  
 "Soup Nazi" Set to Franchise - Article
More than a decade ago, Al Yeganeh, a surly New York City soup seller, gained fame when he inspired a character on the hit TV sitcom "Seinfeld." Now, the notorious chef - known for yelling at some customers, refusing to serve others - is taking his own show on the road.
Yeganeh, who counts everyone from entertainment mogul Barry Diller to "60 Minutes" grouch Andy Rooney among his regular customers, is a fixture in the New York City area.
As for Yeganeh, he gets a 20 percent stake in the franchise business, and stands to make up to $5 million in royalties if the growth targets are reached.
www.boj.com /articles/franchise/soup_nazi.htm   (1343 words)

  
 NYC24 - Issue 6, 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Soup Nazi character is based on Ali "Al" Yeganeh, owner and chef of Soup Kitchen International at 8th Avenue and West 55th Street in Manhattan.
The immensely popular soup stand can rarely be found without a long line of customers, and Yeganeh makes so much money from his soups that he is able to close the stand on weekends and take the summer months off for vacation.
Yeganeh bears a strong resemblance to Al Pacino, as noted in the episode.
www.nyc24.org /2000/issue06/story06/page3.html   (455 words)

  
 Al’s Soup Kitchen International (Seinfeld’s “Soup Nazi”) - Marco.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
You may not know that the Soup Nazi was actually based on Al Yeganeh and his soup stand, Al’s Soup Kitchen International.
Yeganeh passed the soups to his assistants, who packaged them in paper bags with an assortment of other things and handed them to us.
Yeganeh made a simple mistake, which is very reasonable considering the high volume he serves, so I’ll just order a Small next time.
www.marco.org /index.php?x=23   (1304 words)

  
 Taste: -Soup for you! And how
Al Yeganeh pauses briefly for a photograph outside his takeout spot, Soup Kitchen International, on West 55th St. in New York.
Yeganeh, the curt Manhattan soup chef branded "The Soup Nazi,'' in the television comedy series "Seinfeld," does not live comfortably with his depiction.
Actor Larry Thomas' portrayal of Yeganeh on Seinfeld was exaggerated for the sake of comedy, but the cast's kudos for his soups were not.
www.sptimes.com /Taste/51498/_Soup_for_you_And_how.html   (1282 words)

  
 Al Yeganeh: ZoomInfo Business People Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Al Yeganeh, founder of the "Soup Kitchen International," located at Eighth Avenue and 55th Street in New York City, has been producing premium, gourmet soups for a loyal following of devotees since 1984.
Yeganeh was the inspiration for the famous Seinfeld "Soup Episode," locals and tourists alike waited for hours in all kinds of weather for a taste of his much-heralded crab bisque, jambalaya or mulligatawny.
All soups are made under the strict supervision of Al Yeganeh to assure the product consistently adheres to his high standard of excellence.
www.zoominfo.com /people/yeganeh_al_55108778.aspx   (930 words)

  
 Al Yeganeh's World Renowned Soups at the FMI Show May 1-3 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Al Yeganeh, founder of the "Soup Kitchen International" restaurant, located at Eighth Avenue and 55th Street in New York City, has been producing premium, gourmet soups for a loyal following of devotees since 1984.
Yeganeh was the inspiration for the famous Seinfeld "soup episode," locals and tourists alike waited for hours in all kinds of weather for a taste of his much heralded lobster bisque, jambalaya or turkey chili.
Founded in 1984, legendary soup man, Al Yeganeh, set the standard for delicious, world-renowned soups at his New York City restaurant, Soup Kitchen International.
www.advfn.com.cob-web.org:8888 /news_al-yeganeh-s-world-renowned-soups-at-the-fmi-show-may-1-3_11069998.html   (643 words)

  
 Soup for you: Soup Nazi to franchise new outlets (phillyBurbs.com) | New Jersey News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Yeganeh, owner of Soup Kitchen International, a midtown Manhattan tourist attraction since the 1995 Seinfeld episode, has even tougher rules for journalists: Only e-mailed questions will be answered and no personal or follow-up questions are allowed.
Yeganeh hung up on an Associated Press reporter who had lined up an interview - before a single question was asked - then refused all further requests for an interview.
Yeganeh and his chefs have been working with experts at Rutgers University's Food Manufacturing Technology Facility in Piscataway, adapting his closely guarded recipes to preserve taste and freshness when making huge quantities of soup and shipping it across the continent, according to operations manager Linda Gavin.
www.phillyburbs.com /pb-dyn/news/104-04302005-483039.html   (757 words)

  
 ‘Soup Nazi’ packs his ladles for London - Food - MSNBC.com
Al Yeganeh, seen in 1997 outside his Soup Kitchen International on West 55th St. in New York.
Yeganeh's brusque mannerisms inspired the infamous "Seinfeld" character.
Yeganeh’s takeout restaurant, Soup Kitchen International, became a midtown Manhattan tourist attraction after the 1995 “Seinfeld” episode in which Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer have their soup orders abruptly cut off by a gruff man with a thick mustache.
msnbc.msn.com /id/13839634   (401 words)

  
 Roadfood.com Forums - New Soup Man chain
Signs will be posted in each of "The Original Soup Man" franchises bearing chef Al Yeganeh's strict rules for ordering, such as "Have your money ready!" and "Move to the extreme left after ordering!" But a company spokesman said workers will be prohibited from shouting, "No soup for you!" at customers who disobey.
Yeganeh and his partners have signed deals for 123 outlets so far, with the first slated to open in the New Jersey town of Ridgewood this summer.
Scott Ruddy, a Bronx sheet metal business owner who frequently bought soup from Yeganeh's storefront in Manhattan, said he is "100 percent confident" the takeout franchise he plans to open in September near Princeton University will succeed.
www.roadfood.com /Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7580   (430 words)

  
 soupwar.html   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The combatants: Kenny Kramer, the former neighbor of "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David, and Al Yeganeh, the model for a sharp-tongued soup chef in a classic "Seinfeld" episode.
This did not amuse the notoriously brusque Yeganeh, who demands as much from his customers as he does from his soups - mouth-watering pints of shrimp bisque or mulligatawny.
Yeganeh has earned a devoted following at his tiny shop, but he is bothered by the "Seinfeld"-driven publicity - particularly the attachment of the word "Nazi" to his business.
www.kennykramer.com /soupwar.html   (439 words)

  
 Soup Kitchen International, Inc. :: The Original SoupMan Returns to NYC
Yeganeh has a long-standing tradition of feeding the homeless of New York City, and his new foundation will take that same spirit to other cities the company plans on locating new restaurants in.
Yeganeh founded his soup restaurant on 55th Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan in 1984 and has been ladling out his soups to a loyal following of devotees ever since.
Founded in 1984, legendary soup chef, Al Yeganeh, set the standard for delicious, world-class soups at his New York City restaurant, Soup Kitchen International.
sev.prnewswire.com /food-beverages/20051018/NYTU05618102005-1.html   (781 words)

  
 NO FRANCHISE FOR YOU!
OK, maybe ill-tempered New York City soup chef Al Yeganeh should have cashed in on his 15 minutes of fame when he had them in 1995.
Yeganeh and his partners in six-month old Soup Kitchens International are betting that, thanks to reruns, the Seinfeld-driven level of awareness is still high.
To Yeganeh's credit, his soup business boomed before and during the Seinfeld days, and is going strong today.
www.restaurant-hospitality.com /article/8652   (504 words)

  
 Yes, there really is a 'Soup Nazi' - 05/04/05   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Signs will be posted in each of "The Original Soup Man" franchises bearing chef Al Yeganeh's strict rules for ordering, such as "Have your money ready!" and "Move to the extreme left after ordering!" But a spokesman said workers will be prohibited from shouting, "No soup for you!" at customers who disobey.
Yeganeh and his partners have signed deals for 123 outlets so far.
Yeganeh and his chefs have been working with experts at Rutgers University to adapt the recipes to preserve taste and freshness when making huge quantities of soup and shipping it across the continent, according to operations manager Linda Gavin.
www.detnews.com /2005/business/0505/04/C03-170542.htm   (361 words)

  
 Berkshire Eagle Online - Al Yeganeh: 'Soup Nazi' to open stores in Britain
Al Yeganeh pauses briefly for a photograph while supervising renovations of his modest takeout spot, Soup Kitchen International, on West 55th St. in New York in 1997.
Yeganeh, who inspired the brusque "Soup Nazi" character on "Seinfeld," is taking his recipes to Britain.
LONDON — New York chef Al Yeganeh, who inspired the brusque "Soup Nazi" character on "Seinfeld," is taking his recipes to Britain.
www.berkshireeagle.com /entertainment/ci_4046679   (424 words)

  
 Al Yeganeh Shows the World 'The Way To Eat' At the 2006 FMI Show May 7-9
Al Yeganeh Shows the World 'The Way To Eat' At the 2006 FMI Show May 7-9
Yeganeh's gourmet creations while the company roles out Al's "The Way To Eat" 2006 marketing campaign.
Yeganeh's devoted "SoupFans" are voting on-line at http://www.originalsoupman.com for the next soup flavor they want on the shelf.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-04-2006/0004354215&EDATE=   (533 words)

  
 Lower Manhattan : News | Soup Man Now Serves Up Downtown Crowds
Hungry crowds in the Financial District will now be able to wait on line for the legendary soup creations of Al Yeganeh, the soup chef who inspired a "Seinfeld" character.
Customers from all over the world have been known to wait on long lines for a taste of his jambalaya, crab bisque, or mulligatawny.
The excitement generated at all the grand openings on our Soup Stock World Tour goes to prove what a powerful brand Al and his legendary soups have really become," John Bello, chairman and CEO of Soup Kitchen International, Inc., said in a statement.
www.lowermanhattan.info /news/soup_man_now_serves_22906.aspx   (365 words)

  
 Ottawa Business Journal - Home Page
The Original SoupMan features the soups of Al Yeganeh, the legendary soup man who inspired the famous "Soup Episode" on Seinfeld.
"Al is truly an international icon, and has been an established brand for over 20 years.
Yeganeh serves it at his original New York location.
www.ottawabusinessjournal.com /284921978887216.php   (416 words)

  
 Investor's Business Daily: Breaking News
Al's soups are all about attitude and the New York City experience -- just like Opie and Anthony," said Original SoupMan's Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing, Bruce Burke.
"Our goal is to expand on Al's tremendous success and popularity and share his magical soups with new soup fans, 365 days a year." The often-controversial radio duo's morning-drive show is currently syndicated in over 20 U.S. markets.
Founded in 1984, legendary soup man, Al Yeganeh, set the standard for mouth watering, world-renowned soups at his New York City location, Soup Kitchen International.
investors.com /breakingnews.asp?journalid=44074338   (585 words)

  
 Entertainment: 'Seinfeld' chef now has soup for you
Hours later, after three attempts to get him on the telephone, Yeganeh explains that the publicity from the classic Seinfeld episode -- where an actor recreated his gruff, imposing manner -- has done nothing but make his life tougher.
Cooked with Yeganeh's supervision, these soups mark the first time the chef has made his soup available outside his Manhattan shop, according to HSN officials.
And even though Yeganeh seems to have a found a way to cash in on his unusual fame, the chef is nothing but positive about the development that has many TV fans in mourning: Seinfeld's last episode.
www.sptimes.com /Entertainment/32798/_Seinfeld__chef_now_h.html   (543 words)

  
 The Soup Nazi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
According to an Associated Press article published 2005 April 29, Yeganeh plans to open a chain of soup stores under the name "The Original Soup Man" across the country.
Cosmo Kramer's inspiration, Kenny Kramer, agrees that Yeganeh's nickname is unfair, and jokingly suggests his nickname be changed to Al, The Soup Rat Bastard.
Prior to his fictional counterpart's appearance on Seinfeld, the real Al Yaganeh was unflatteringly referred to by local patrons as the "Terrorist".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Soup_Nazi   (774 words)

  
 The Original SoupMan Comes to Ottawa : ArriveNet Press Releases : Industry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Bayshore Shopping Center restaurant will feature over 45 of Al Yeganeh's soups, such as turkey chili, mulligatawny, lobster and shrimp bisques, New England clam chowder, Italian wedding soup, garden vegetable and vegetarian soups, and many more.
All soups are served with freshly baked bread, fresh fruit, and a small piece of chocolate -- just like Al Yeganeh served it at his original New York location.
Founded in 1984, legendary soup man, Al Yeganeh, set the standard for delicious, world-renowned soups at his
press.arrivenet.com /industry/article.php/730584.html   (508 words)

  
 The Original SoupMan Invades Toronto : ArriveNet Press Releases : Industry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
"Al's soups are everything you'd imagine -- truly a work of art." The group opened their first location in Ottawa's Bayshore Shopping Centre in November, and has plans to open a total of 100 Original SoupMan units in shopping malls, train stations, airports, and universities throughout
Eaton Centre location will feature an unlimited variety of Al Yeganeh's exotic soups, such as turkey chili, mulligatawny, lobster and shrimp bisques, New England clam chowder, Italian wedding soup, garden vegetable and vegetarian soups, and many more.
Founded over a quarter century ago, legendary soup man, Al Yeganeh, set the standard for super-premium, world-class soups at his Soup Kitchen International in
press.arrivenet.com /industry/article.php/755399.html   (525 words)

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