Company to Focus on Refining Franchise Operations
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 they have dismissed John Bello as CEO. The company's Board of Directors has also voted in favor of removing Mr. Bello from his role as Chairman.
The decision came about, in part, as a result of the company's strategic plans for fiscal 2008 to focus on refining its franchise operations. Mr. Bello, whose background lies primarily in the retail soft drink industry, will remain on as a board member.
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