Franchising

Noodles launches major franchise initiative

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February 17, 2021

In an effort to expand its off-premise footprint in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, South Carolina and Texas, Noodles & Company has launched a multi-unit franchise growth initiative.

"Noodles is well positioned and primed for an aggressive franchise growth strategy," John Ramsay, vice president of franchise development, said in the release. "As a leader in the fast-casual space, Noodles & Company stands out to franchise partners because we offer an innovative menu, a competitive investment, and a brand that's really unlike any other.

The Colorado-based brand is looking to grow via company locations, existing franchisees as well as potential new partnerships with experienced multi-unit franchise owners.

"Further differentiating the Noodles franchise opportunity is our successful model for off-premise dining, distinctive store designs featuring smaller footprint units, pickup windows for digital orders where feasible, more efficient value-engineered equipment packages and streamlined operational procedures.," Ramsay said. "The brand has successfully demonstrated its ability to adapt and is perfectly suited for today's consumer environment."

Noodles & Company is seeking qualified multi-unit franchise partners who possess a passion for the brand, have strong business acumen and proven restaurant industry success. Experienced restaurateurs will receive support from a tenured team of restaurant professionals in areas including real estate, construction, design, operation support, marketing and training, Ramsay said.

"Further strengthening the value of Noodles and opportunity for new franchise partners, the restaurants that we have opened over the past two years have been our best performing vintage of restaurants in the company's history," he said . "We're confident that Noodles & Company is poised for success in our key markets and excited to grow our presence in these new communities."

Headquartered in Broomfield, Noodles & Company opened in 1995.