Zoup!, the fast casual concept known for its award-winning soups and made-to-order salads and sandwiches, has stirred up quite a following over the last 20 years, with almost 100 stores across the United States and Canada. Now, the North Star State will finally get to see what all the fuss is about when Zoup! opens its very first Minnesota location in Eagan on Monday, August 6.

“We could not be more excited to bring Zoup!’s quality gourmet soups to Eagan,” says franchise owner Anthony Steffen, a restaurant industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience. “Zoup! is a great concept with an unbeatable product and a culture of serving the community. We can’t wait to start serving our family, friends and neighbors our award-winning soup, salads and sandwiches.”

Zoup! is located at 1348 Town Centre Drive in Eagan and will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The restaurant is 2,500 square feet, seats 84 guests and employs around 20 people from the community. Those interested in applying are encouraged to visit zoup.com/careers for more information.

Zoup! features a wide variety of award-winning soups with 12 rotating daily varieties, including low-fat, low-cal, vegetarian, made with gluten-free ingredients and dairy-free options, all served with a hunk of freshly baked bread. Customer favorites include Chicken Potpie, Lobster Bisque and Simply Gazpacho, but guests are encouraged to find the soup that’s perfect for them by sampling before they order. The menu also features seasonal, made-to-order salads and sandwiches, and all menu items are available in convenient catering sizes for groups of 10 or more. Online ordering is also available at zoup.com. Guests should join Zoup!’s InsiderZ program for more information, news and special offers including a “buy a bowl, get one free” deal just by signing up.