Noodles & Co debuts cauliflower gnocchi

January 28, 2021

Noodles & Co has added two cauliflower gnocchi dishes to its menu: Cauliflower Gnocchi Rosa and Cauliflower Gnocchi with Roasted Garlic Cream, according to…

Noodles & Co testing ravioli, tortelloni

December 17, 2020

Noodles & Co is testing ravioli and tortelloni dishes at 21 locations in Colorado, Illinois and Ohio. "Our new ravioli and tortelloni dishes offer a…

Meet the inaugural class of WILD-certified brands

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual is honoring fast casual brands dedicated to ensuring that women have a seat at the leadership table.

3 things CMO learned by joining Noodles & Co amid COVID-19

Stacey Pool, CMO of Noodles & Co, reveals how the 450-unit brand is surviving the pandemic.

Digital, off-premise sales keeping Noodles & Co afloat

October 29, 2020

Q3 digital sales at Noodles & Co grew 151%, accounting for 61% of sales and keeping the chain afloat during the pandemic.

Noodles & Co adds mental health coverage to benefits package

October 23, 2020

Noodles & Company is enhancing its employee benefits package to include education, wellness, family planning, expanded time off and recognition initiatives…

Noodles making comeback amid pandemic

October 1, 2020

After clawing its way back from years of sales losses, Noodles & Co. has returned to positive comparable sales growth during fiscal September with the…

Noodles & Co taps customer experience firm to study guest behavior

September 2, 2020

In an effort to better understand how to serve its customers as the popularity of digital ordering and curbside pickup increases amid the pandemic, Noodles…

Noodles & Co CFO stepping down

August 18, 2020

Noodles & Company Chief Financial Officer Ken Kuick is resigning Friday to "pursue other business interests," according to a press release.

Noodles & Co in recovery mode

August 7, 2020

Recovery was the theme for Noodles & Company's second quarter, ending June 30.

Noodles & Co requiring facemasks, sales returning to pre-COVID levels

July 21, 2020

Noodles & Co is requiring all employees and guests to wear face coverings inside all company-owned restaurants as of tomorrow unless seated.

Summer menu trends revealed: Fruity, refreshing, plant-based

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

For many, summer triggers thoughts of swimming suits, picnics and vacations, but for fast casual restaurants, it signals refreshing limited-time offers.

Potbelly may close 100 shops, Noodles delays quarterly report

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

As some restaurants around the United States are reopening, COVID-19 is still wreaking havoc on many including Potbelly, based in Chicago, and…

How women leaders can make a difference in foodservice

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Four women, who were invited to share experiences as female executives during the Fast Casual Executive Summit in Austin, said women in leadership positions…

Noodles & Co: 'The guest experience is never going to exceed the team member experience'

Sue Petersen, vice president of human resources at Noodles & Company, discusses her strategies for not only hiring, training and retaining workers, but also…

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Noodles & Co: Caulifloodles are here to stay

September 26, 2019

Caulifloodles is now a permanent offering on the menu at Noodles & Company. Guests may substitute them into any dish on the menu at no additional cost but…

The neverending winter: 11 fast casuals hoping LTOs will keep customers coming back 'til warmer days

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

From hot chicken to shrimp alfredo pizza, below is a partial list of limited-time menu items keeping us full, warm and hopeful for a spring thaw.

Noodles & Company launches special deal for March

February 26, 2019

Noodles & Company is launching a special deal for online order customers during the Daylight Savings Time weekend.

Noodles & Company launches 3 zucchini-centric dishes

July 31, 2018

In celebration of National Zucchini Day on Aug. 8, Noodles & Company has created three zucchini-centric dishes and is allowing customers to swap zucchini…

Noodles & Company CEO remains positive despite Q3 losses

November 10, 2017

Noodles & Company reported another quarter of loss this week, saying during an investor call that total revenue was down 6.9 percent to $114.2 million from…