Founded in 1978, San Antonio-based Souper Salad is a privately held company that operates restaurant concepts under the Souper Salad and Grandy s brands. The company maintains more than 150 locations in over 15 U.S. states, including nearly 80 company-owned and approximately 60 franchise-owned stores. Its restaurants serve home-style meals in a quick-service environment. Souper Salad offers single-restaurant and market-level franchising options. The company s restaurants sell gift cards of various denominations that can be redeemed at any of its locations. Its restaurants provide catering services for baby showers, wedding receptions and corporate luncheons. Each of its restaurants operates the Souper Fresh Club, which offers nutritional information, discounts, product updates and birthday specials to members. Souper Salad s restaurants serve a variety of pizzas, soups, salads, pasta dishes, beverages and desserts.