Zupan's Markets

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Zupan's Markets
Company typeGrocer
IndustryRetail sales
Founded1974
HeadquartersPortland, Oregon, U.S.
Number of locations
3
Key people
Mike Zupan,[1] President
ProductsLocal and global foods, produce, home goods, flowers

Zupan's Markets is a family-owned neighborhood gourmet grocer serving the Portland metro area with food and wine from local and global sources. There are three store locations, all in the Portland metro area.[2][3][4]

History[edit]

At the age of 16, John Zupan[5] began work as a courtesy clerk at Sheridan Fruit. He spent subsequent years working in produce—logging eleven years at Fred Meyer as the produce manager and produce district manager—before founding his business in 1974. Zupan's was later run by John's son Mike,[6][7] who became president in 1994. John, while semi-retired, remained involved in the company until his death in 2011.[8][9][10]

Zupan's produced the magazine Indulge.[11] The company stocks bottles and growler taps,[12] and has partnered with Commons Brewery.[13] Zupan's has also collaborated with Portland Roasting Company.[14] In 2023, the company ranked seventh in The Daily Meal's overview of the twelve best grocery store deli counters, receiving recognition for its breakfast burritos, smoked tri-tip sandwiches on focaccia, artisan baguettes (with ham, dijon, butter, and gruyere cheese), lobster rolls, and red chile pork tamales.[15] That year, Zupan's also launched a menu for Hanukkah.[16]

Locations[edit]

Zupan's Markets has three locations in the Portland metropolitan area. The Burnside Street location has a bakery, a deli, a meat counter, and a selection of wines.[17] The Lake Oswego location operates within the Lake Grove Village development.[18]

There have been as many as six locations.[19] The company has operated on Hayden Island.[20] A "colorful"[21] and "trendy"[22] fourth store in the Belmont District of Portland was closed in January 2017.[23][24][25]

Philanthropy[edit]

In 2009, the Taste of Zupan's event, in partnership with The Sunshine Division, provided more than 500 food boxes[26] to families in need.[27][28] Zupan's regularly works in partnership with the Portland Police Bureau's Project Ray of Hope[29] to collect non-perishable foods for families.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Executive Profile - Mike Zupan Archived 2024-03-05 at the Wayback Machine Portland Business Journal, October 5, 2009.
  2. ^ Ramakrishnan, Jayati (2020-05-12). "Zupan's employee tests positive for coronavirus". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  3. ^ Bailey, Everton (2012-04-19). "Zupan's Markets unveils new grocery store in Lake Oswego". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2022-10-01. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  4. ^ Dresbeck, Rachel (2011-03-01). Insiders' Guide® to Portland, Oregon, 7th. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-0-7627-7477-7. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  5. ^ John Zupan runs grocery business at full throttle Archived 2012-10-25 at the Wayback Machine Portland Business Journal, December 13, 1996
  6. ^ Executive Profile - Mike Zupan Archived 2024-03-05 at the Wayback Machine Portland Business Journal, October 2, 2009
  7. ^ Randall, Barb (2015-11-12). "Zupan's Markets celebrate 40 years". Lake Oswego Review. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  8. ^ "Zupan's Markets founder in critical condition after motorcycle collision Monday". The Columbian. 2024-03-05. Archived from the original on 2013-08-03. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  9. ^ "Zupan's Markets founder dies, other driver may face manslaughter charge". The Columbian. 2024-03-05. Archived from the original on 2021-02-24. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  10. ^ Green, Aimee (2012-01-21). "Drunken driver who killed founder of Portland's Zupan's Markets gets 90 months". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  11. ^ Custer, Delores (2010-05-03). Food Styling: The Art of Preparing Food for the Camera. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-0-470-08019-1. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  12. ^ Yaeger, Brian (2014-12-01). Oregon Breweries. Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-6057-7. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  13. ^ "Zupan's Markets partners with Commons Brewery on fifth beer". Lake Oswego Review. 2017-04-20. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  14. ^ Pullman, Madeleine; Wu, Zhaohui (2012-05-22). Food Supply Chain Management: Economic, Social and Environmental Perspectives. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-136-65254-7. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  15. ^ Carlson, Trevor (2023-04-25). "The 12 Best Grocery Store Deli Counters, Ranked". The Daily Meal. Archived from the original on 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  16. ^ Smith, Suzette. "Zupan's Adds Hanukkah Menu, Curated by Jacob & Sons Chef Noah Jacob". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2023-12-16. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  17. ^ Gottberg, John; Lopeman, Elizabeth (2010-06-01). Best Places: Portland, 8th Edition. Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-57061-699-0. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  18. ^ Williamson, June; Dunham-Jones, Ellen (2021-01-15). Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Strategies for Urgent Challenges. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 978-1-119-14918-7. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  19. ^ Dresbeck, Rachel; Johnson, Dave (2005). Insiders' Guide to Portland, Oregon. Globe Pequot Press. ISBN 978-0-7627-3408-5. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  20. ^ "A Zupan's Sits Empty and Unstable on Hayden Island". Willamette Week. 2022-10-08. Archived from the original on 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  21. ^ Oakley, Myrna (2016-08-01). Oregon Off the Beaten Path®: Discover Your Fun. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4930-2588-6. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  22. ^ Oakley, Myrna (2009). Oregon: A Guide to Unique Places. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-0-7627-5249-2. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  23. ^ Zupan's closing Belmont store in SE Portland after 20-year run Archived 2017-10-19 at the Wayback Machine The Oregonian, January 9, 2017
  24. ^ "After 20 years, Zupan's will close its Belmont store". KGW. 2017-01-09. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  25. ^ Bell, Jon (July 13, 2017). "Exclusive: New grocer signs lease for former Zupan's space on Belmont". Portland Business Journal. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  26. ^ Hundreds line up for Sunshine Division food boxes Archived July 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine KATU North Portland Community, November 24, 2009
  27. ^ "Zupan's Markets help spread some Sunshine this Thanksgiving". KGW. 2009-09-17. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  28. ^ Villanueva, Mia (2023-11-17). "Thanksgiving boxes for families in need from Sunshine Division and Zupan's". KPTV. Archived from the original on 2023-12-10. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  29. ^ Project Ray of Hope Archived June 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine KATU AM Northwest, March 30, 2009

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