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Need a 'soupy' name...

Hello Everyone,

I am a stay-at-home mom of a two-year-old and a five-year old (in school). I am passionate about food and would love my career to be in that field. Recently a friend proposed a plan for a soup shop asking if I would like to help/work with her. Of course, even if I wasn't interested in food, I would still help a friend. She has a lot figured out and has been working on this for quite a while and is still open to my input. To give you a little insight, it's mainly a take-out soup shop, in a small town, that also provides some gourmet retail items and one of the big components is to be a green as possible! Right now, I would like to help find the best name possible for the business, something that explains the "green" aspect but also entices customer to eat our delicious soups. Any suggestions?
Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Umansky on October 28, 2009 at 8:52pm: Hi Christine,
Your story reminds me of a guy who started a gourmet soup company a few years ago, and I guess he did not own a car, so he delivered his soups by bicycle.(very green , but perhaps not by choice). hence, the company name...The Soup Peddler. Brilliant!
Maybe this will get the creative juices flowing.
If I think of any other names...I'll let you know. Good luck.
Lisa
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Permalink Reply by Dawn Mohrmann on October 29, 2009 at 8:09am: Great idea! I'll try to think of some suggestions! Have to finish my coffee first.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Di Wood on October 31, 2009 at 8:40pm: Hi, Christine:

Here in Portland, Oregon there is soup business called Souper Natural, and another one called Zuppa. (and others) They sell to natural food stores and at the farmers' markets. Maybe those names will prime your pump.

What came to my mind when I read your post was, like the phrase "soup to nuts", .... the Soup Nutz.

Choosing a name is so important; you get to live with it once you've made the decision, so I completely understand your need for input. I kept a piece of notebook paper in my purse and by by bed so that everytime I had an idea, I could write it down. That's how it evolved into the name I landed on................Spice Sisters.

Good luck with this; if I have more ideas I'll post them here.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Tella on November 3, 2009 at 5:47pm: The Soup Ladies
The Soup Shop
(Name of your town) Soup
Slow Cooker's Inn
(Name of town) Gourmet Soups

Good luck!
Lisa
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Permalink Reply by JENNIFER D BARKER-TILLEY on November 5, 2009 at 12:53am: Soup de green? Instead of soup de jour? Or very cartoon, Dr.Suess Green Soup and Gifts? Take out green? Any way I am just rambling, sorry....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Melanie Carter on November 5, 2009 at 2:05am: what about
Soup Sisters
Soup & Spoon

what ever the name is, keep is fresh, relevant and special. you can bring in the "green" aspect in the branding, packaging, decor and so forth. hope this helps! good luck!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Loretta Moore on November 7, 2009 at 6:55pm: Hi Christine
How about the name BLISSFUL SOUPPS I'm starting a gift basket business and I had a hard time trying to give my business a name. You will have a brain storm real soon. Good Luck.

Loretta Moore

Efficacious Gift Baskets
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Permalink Reply by Susan Meindersee on November 19, 2009 at 10:16pm: How about Soupies...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by EllenEaton on November 25, 2009 at 3:23pm: I see this was posted in October. If you are yet looking for a name I like "Harvest Soups" or "Harvest Green Soups".; ▶ Reply to This