The Results Are in! Mac and Cheese Wins Over Voters in a Landslide Victory
October 20 2016 - 09:00AM
In times of unsettled uncertainty, nothing brings greater comfort
than our great nation’s favorite comfort foods. In a new nationwide
survey* from Noodles & Company, Americans overwhelmingly agreed
(85 percent) – regardless of political party affiliation – that
curling up with a bowl of their favorite comfort food, macaroni and
cheese, brings them a greater sense of security this election
season than Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump becoming the next
President of the United States. Hearing the voice of the people,
Noodles & Company today announced the limited time return of
three of its most popular mac and cheese dishes from its globally
inspired World Kitchen, Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese, Bacon Mac
& Cheeseburger and BBQ Pork Mac & Cheese.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/51d4d715-173f-4ebd-98b4-ccf87c723646
In addition to mac and cheese winning bipartisan
approval, the survey also found that nearly half of Americans (45
percent) say they’ll “dine with her” and would rather share a bowl
of mac and cheese with Hillary Clinton than any other presidential
candidate this year. And, while traditional mac and cheese reigns
supreme, 22 million Americans favor a spicier variety, such as with
hot sauce, with 17 million claiming that a more savory addition,
such as beef, wins their vote.
The returning favorites feature a grown up twist
on the Company’s signature Wisconsin Mac & Cheese. Noodles
& Company invites all Americans to hop off the fence and into a
chair at their nearest restaurant and try:
- Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese: This spicy
take on Noodles & Company’s signature dish starts with
Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, then adds parmesan chicken, Frank’s
RedHot® Buffalo Wings Sauce, parmesan cheese and green onions.
- Bacon Mac & Cheeseburger: A savory spin on
the classic, this standout dish includes crumbled, oven-roasted
meatballs; crispy, naturally-raised bacon; Roma tomatoes and green
onions.
- BBQ Pork Mac & Cheese: Creamy, traditional
mac gets a smoky-sweet takeover complements of tender,
slow-braised, naturally-raised pork; crispy jalapeños and a sweet,
tangy barbecue sauce.
“The people have spoken – all 216 million
Americans who consider mac and cheese their most beloved comfort
food – and we hear them, loud and clear,” said Jonathan Tress, vice
president of marketing for Noodles & Company. “That’s why
Noodles & Company is giving our guests from sea to shining sea
exactly what they want this fall with the return of their all-time
favorite mac and cheese dishes of election cycles past. There’s
been a lot of talk about this being the year of the ‘change’
candidate, but when it comes to mac and cheese, there’s no changing
a winning recipe; our three returning dishes are all grown up and
sure to provide delicious comfort to all.”
Noodles & Company is looking to further
unite this great country over its love for the ultimate comfort
food by inviting voters of all ages to cast their ballot for
America’s favorite mac and cheese at www.noodles.com/adultmac.
Those who vote in the second most hotly contested showdown of the
year will be rewarded with a buy-one-get-one-free coupon good for
any of the globally-inspired offerings at Noodles & Company on
their next visit between now and Wednesday, Nov. 16.
For more information on Noodles & Company or
to find a location nearest you to dine in, order online for
carryout or group catering, please visit www.noodles.com or
www.noodles.com/catering.
*The independent third-party nationwide online
survey, sponsored by Noodles & Company, was conducted by Kelton
Global between Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, 2016, among 1,011 nationally
representative Americans ages 18 and over with a margin of error of
plus or minus 3.1 percent.
Frank’s RedHot® is a registered Trademark of the
French’s Food Company,
LLC.
About Noodles & CompanyNoodles & Company
is a fast-casual restaurant chain where globally inspired dishes
come together to create a World Kitchen. Recognized by
Parents Magazine as a Top Family Friendly Restaurant, and Health
Magazine as one of America’s Healthiest Fast Food Restaurants,
Noodles & Company is a restaurant where Japanese Pan Noodles
rest comfortably next to Penne Rosa and Wisconsin Mac & Cheese,
but where world flavors don’t end at just noodles. Inspired
by some of the world’s most celebrated flavor combinations, Noodle
& Company’s menu offers soups, salads and shareables, too.
Everything is made fresh to order, just as you like it, using
quality ingredients. Dishes are delivered to the table
allowing guests time to sit and relax or grab a quick bite.
With more than 500 locations nationwide, from California to
Connecticut, guests can find a location nearest them and take a
tour of the World Kitchen menu by visiting www.noodles.com.
Media Contact
Erin Murphy
Noodles & Company
720-214-1971
press@noodles.com
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