Zoup! Conducts Rescues at 20 U.S. and Canadian Fire Stations

Zoup!'s 20th anniversary celebration continued this summer with a special thank you to the communities it serves. The restaurant brand teamed up with its local franchise partners to show its appreciation to 20 fire departments via the Zoup! to the Rescue program, which delivers Rescue Care Packages to deserving parties nominated by Zoup! customers.

“Reaching out into the communities we serve is one of our Zoup!isms,” said Zoup! founder and CEO Eric Ersher. “And who deserves our thanks more than firefighters? Some of the departments we’ve selected this year, such as Troy Fire Station No. 3 in Troy, MI, or Fire Station No. 1 in Maumee, OH, are largely staffed with volunteer firefighters who respond to calls from home or work! And many, like the Rocky River Fire Department in Ohio, are also involved in emergency medical services, water rescue, hazardous materials and public education for the community. We’re extremely proud to be able to show these remarkable individuals some small expression of our appreciation for the work they do.”

Rescue Care Packages are a popular way to provide a little bit of comfort and joy in someone’s life by delivering a bowl of delicious, filling soup, a big hunk of bread and a beverage. The Zoup! to the Rescue program began in 2011, offering Zoup! customers a way to nominate co-workers or community members who go above and beyond or just to show a friend or loved one that someone is thinking about them. Zoup! guests submitted 787 nominations in 2017 and have submitted 176 so far in 2018. “Each of our franchisees does everything they can to fulfill as many nominations as possible,” Ersher said.

To nominate a friend or loved one, guests simply submit a form at zouprescue.com. The local owner or manager reviews all nominations and selects rescue recipients. The nominator is contacted to arrange a date and time to pick up the Rescue Care Package. Delivery is also available from select Zoup! locations.