NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- (Public Trading
Symbol: OTC-PINK: SOUP) Soupman, Inc. (www.originalsoupman.com) announces the roll-out of its Chicken Gumbo at Costco (www.Costco.com) stores in Ohio,
Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana
and Missouri. This tasty soup was recently featured on the Food Network hit show UNWRAPPED 2.0. This Soupman soup is
slow-cooked and loaded with plenty of chicken, okra and Al's unique spice blend. All Soupman soups are sold in environmentally
friendly, "green" Tetra Pak cartons which are designed to keep the product fresher.
"Chicken Gumbo is a customer favorite at our Original Soupman store in NYC for many years. Visitors from Louisiana always comment on the authentic depth of flavor and okra in our gumbo!" said Jamieson Karson, CEO of Soupman, Inc. "Now, Costco members in the Mid-West can experience the soup that New
Yorkers wait in line for." Mr. Karson continued, "We look forward to expanding our business at Costco and will implement
tasting events as we believe the more people that taste our soups the more customers we gain."
Soupman soups are available next to Campbell's and Progresso in the soup aisle of other fine
retailers, including Kroger, Safeway, Publix, HEB, Shoprite, Acme, Shaw's, Price Chopper, Winn
Dixie and many more.
About Soupman, Inc.
In 1984, The Original SoupMan® opened its doors at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan
and quickly became a worldwide destination. Rated #1 by Zagat and praised by the New York Times as
"Art, not Soup," it set the standard for innovation and excellence long before the famous "Seinfeld" episode made it a cultural
icon. We sell soup across America in Tetra Pak cartons in grocery stores next to Campbell's and
Progresso as well as in our franchise restaurants, soupmobiles and foodservices. Shaquille
O'Neal is an advisor and equity partner, as are Mr. October, Reggie Jackson and the
award-winning actor, Jason Alexander. Soupman Inc., is a fully reporting public company trading
under the symbol SOUP. For additional information on our company please visit: www.originalsoupman.com Follow us on Twitter @OriginalSoupMan and "Like" us on Facebook.
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