John Zupan

John Zupan (–August 29, 2011) was the founder of an American independent grocery store chain called Zupan's Markets in Oregon. Established in 1975, the store continues to operate in the Portland metro area 50 years later, operated by his son, Mike Zupan.

Career He started working in the produce business at age 16, as a produce clerk at Sheridan Fruit Company, Inc., in Southeast Portland, followed by Corno's Food Market. At the time of his death in 2011, the store was known as an upscale gourmet grocery store chain.

Personal life and legacy Zupan's hobby was vintage cars and motorcycles. For many years, Zupan's Markets sponsored an annual vintage car race at Portland International Raceway. He was also part owner of an indoor soccer team.

In 2011, John Zupan died aged 66 in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident. When he died, Ron McKnight, former president of the Northwest Grocers Association, called him "a grocery store maverick, an innovator, a visionary".