Noodles & Co entering Nevada

June 9, 2022

Noodles & Co entered Nevada last week in Sahara Rancho, Las Vegas, and plans to open two to four more locations next year in Las Vegas.

Noodles & Co testing Asian broth bowls

May 20, 2022

Noodles & Co has launched a propriety noodle, LEANguini, and is testing three Asian-inspired broth-based bowls, according to a company press release.

Chipotle, Rally’s, Noodles & Company execs talk increasing drive-thru experience

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Drive-thru innovation and the customer experience was the focus of a panel discussion at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit held this month in…

Noodles & Co testing plant-based chicken

March 18, 2022

Noodles & Company is testing Panko Chicken made by Impossible Foods in select markets. Guests may order the meatless option in the chain's Orange Chicken…

Noodles & Co jumping on price-increase bandwagon

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

CEO Dave Boennighausen said temporary store closures and reduced operating hours caused by Covid's delta surge in the Rocky Mountain West and Upper Midwest…

Noodles & Co ditching plastic straws

January 25, 2022

Plastic straws will be a thing of the past by March at Noodles & Co's 450 U.S. locations.

Noodles & Co signs 55-unit franchise deal

January 10, 2022

Warner Foods, which operates over 150 Jack in the Box, Black Bear Diner and Panera Bread restaurants, will add 55 Noodles & Co locations to its portfolio.

Fazoli’s, FAT Brands CEOs keynoting RFIS 2022

December 9, 2021

Fazoli's and FAT Brands made headlines last month when their CEOs Carl Howard and Andy Widerhorn, respectively, announced that FAT Brands was acquiring the…

Qdoba, Noodles & Co lean into mac 'n' cheese

November 10, 2021

The comfort-food season is approaching, and Qdoba and Noodles & Co are leaning into it with limited-time offers starring a classic winter menu item — mac…

Experts share insight on keeping franchisees happy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

A top challenge for franchisors is keeping franchisees engaged, happy and aligned with brand goals. Experts offered up tips and best practices to do just that…

Noodles & Co testing 2nd ghost kitchen

September 20, 2021

After rolling out its first ghost kitchen in May in Chicago, Noodles & Company is adding a second ghost kitchen in San Jose.

Noodles & Co undergoes Texas expansion

August 24, 2021

Noodles & Company has entered into a multi-unit franchise and area development agreement with Carlos Hill, the president of Tsunami Enterprises, to open…

Noodles and Co Q2 revenues jump, still miss estimates

August 4, 2021

Although Noodles & Co reported a 57% increase in Q2 revenue to $125.6 million, the Colorado-based chain posted quarterly earnings of 10 cents per share…

Noodles & Co launching 'free delivery Mondays'

August 3, 2021

Noodles & Company is making back-to-the-office, back-to-school and "back-to-putting-on-real-pants" a little easier with free delivery for all guests every…

Noodles & Co finally focusing on franchising: Why now?

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

John Ramsay, the newly appointed VP of Franchise Sales at Noodles & Co., describes why the Colorado chain is leaning into franchising after 25 years.

Noodles & Company named as top achiever in local brand visibility

July 13, 2021

Local search marketing company, Chatmeter, released its latest report on the top 10 restaurant brands by online reputation and local brand visibility. The…

Noodles & Co testing 3 summer salads

June 22, 2021

Noodles & Company is testing three summer-inspired salads in select locations, according to a company press release. They include:

Noodles & Co testing ghost kitchen

May 20, 2021

Noodles & Company, based in Colorado, is testing a ghost kitchen model in Chicago's Humboldt Park as a way to expand its 20 brick-and-mortar locations…

Noodles & Company aims for big growth, franchise expansion in 2022

April 19, 2021

Noodles & Company is aiming for a minimum 7% system-wide unit growth goal in 2022 and banking on franchise development to make it happen.

Noodles & Co chef's go-to: Innovation with a pinch of tradition

Nick Graff, executive chef of Noodles & Company, discusses when it's necessary to re-invent the wheel, or in his case, the noodle.