Reggie Jackson Joins The Original SoupMan

Mr. October Adds Extra Power To Al Yeganeh's 'Soup Crusade' Lineup

NEW YORK, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Soup Kitchen International, the creators
of the Zagat-rated soups of Al Yeganeh, the legendary soup man who inspired
the "Soup Episode" on Seinfeld, today announced the appointment of Major
League Baseball Hall of Fame legend Reggie Jackson as Senior Vice President of
Strategic Business Relationships.
"Reggie has been with us from the start -- both as an investor and as the
Chairman of our charity, "Al Yeganeh's Feed the Hungry Foundation," said
Robert Bertrand, President of Soup Kitchen International. "We welcome his
business savvy and significant scope of influence to the SoupMan management
team."
This year, the company has proudly proclaimed it has embarked upon a "Soup
Crusade" -- whose mission is to bring Yeganeh's world-class soups to every
state. Currently, there are 32 Original SoupMan franchise locations in 11
states, including two newly opened shops at The University of South Carolina,
with Sodexo Inc., a leading provider in food and facilities management
services, and another in Albany, NY, where The Original SoupMan has co-branded
with the popular Cosimo's Pizza chain.
The Original SoupMan has also partnered with Cold Stone Creamery, the
fastest-growing ice cream concept in the United States, to create several co-
branded units, including shops on Astor Place in Manhattan, and in Great Neck,
Astoria and Garden City, NY.
The company's retail line of grab-n-go soups is available in over 3,000
supermarkets throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Mr. Jackson will maintain his role as Chairman of "Al's Feed the Hungry
Foundation", the a non-profit organization launched by The Original SoupMan in
2005 that donates funds to local hunger charities each time a new franchise
location opens. To date, the organization has donated over $40,000 to local
soup kitchens and food pantries throughout North America.
About The Original SoupMan
Beginning 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. Now with the new retail line of premium, gourmet "heat-
n-serve" soups, and The Original SoupMan stores, Al and his team will give the
whole world the opportunity to experience soup as it was meant to be. For a
complete press kit and more information, visit www.ORIGINALSOUPMAN.com or call
(877)-SOUPMAN.
NOTE TO PRESS:
To arrange an exclusive soup tasting or to interview Reggie Jackson at the
International Restaurant and Food Service Show, March 10, at the Jacob Javits
Center, in New York, NY, contact John Rarrick at (212) 671-1080 X103
JR@bullseyepublicrelations.com.
SOURCE Soup Kitchen International

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