Noodles & Company Entered Two New
Markets and Received Prestigious National Accolades in
2023
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 28,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company, (NASDAQ:
NDLS) the national fast-casual chain known for its globally
inspired noodle bowls, best-in-class service, and values-centric
culture, entered new franchise markets and achieved high accolades
in 2023 with honors from top publications including Forbes,
Denver Business Journal, and Franchise Times.
Noodles' franchise growth and award achievements demonstrate how
the franchise continues to be an enticing opportunity for
experienced multi-unit, multi-concept operators.
This year Noodles & Company made significant strides
in furthering its franchise growth strategy called, "under the
rainbow," which it adopted in 2021 to grow its footprint in the
Southern region of the United
States. Noodles coined this term for its franchise strategy
as the company's footprint ranges from coast to coast, creating a
rainbow figure across the U.S. map, with a large percentage of
restaurants in the upper Midwest. Noodles took notice of the
downward migration of families relocating from the Midwest to the
South and how this movement could be beneficial for franchising
opportunities. The first result of this strategy was the signing of
a new location in El Paso, Texas,
followed by two multi-unit franchise deals in Dallas and Northern
Arkansas.
"This year, we welcomed two new seasoned multi-unit franchise
owners to our team who are collectively opening 24 Noodles
locations and establishing a strategic and essential presence for
the brand in new markets," said John
Ramsay, vice president of franchise sales at Noodles &
Company. "Furthermore, the accolades and milestones we reached this
year position Noodles as an attractive opportunity for franchise
investment."
2023 Achievements
As a company that puts its people first and prioritizes
diversity, equity, and inclusion, Noodles & Company ranked on
Forbes Magazine's respected America's Best Employers For Diversity
2023 list. To compile this list, Forbes partnered with market
research company Statista to gather its annual list and surveyed
60,000 Americans to pinpoint the companies identified as most
dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Denver Business Journal also included Noodles in its 2023 Best
Places to Work. Noodles was recognized by Denver Business Journal
for its unique culture focused on Uncommon Goodness and built on
the value of "Loving Life," which begins by nourishing and
inspiring its communities and every team member and guest who walks
through the door. More than 200 Denver-based companies applied for
this honor and only five brands were ultimately selected,
showcasing Noodles' distinct commitment to its team members at
every level of the company.
Further affirming Noodles & Company as a top employer in the
fast-casual and franchise space, QSR Magazine also recognized
Noodles on its 2023 Best Brands to Work For list. QSR honored
Noodles as an employer of choice for the chain's emphasis on
culture, industry-leading team member benefits, and for
establishing a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters
growth.
In terms of top franchise focused awards, Franchise Times ranked
Noodles & Company #157 in its annual Top 400 list. Notably,
Noodles rose 16 spots from the previous year. The Franchise Times
Top 400 is an exclusive annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based
franchise systems by global systemwide sales. The project is the
result of a five-month research and reporting effort that leads to
the most credible and objective franchise ranking available.
Looking Ahead to 2024
The various organizations that acknowledged Noodles &
Company this year recognized the company's growth trajectory and
its unique value proposition as an attractive franchise venture.
Building on the momentum of its latest franchise agreements, the
fast-casual Noodles brand continues to expand throughout the U.S.
In 2024, Noodles & Company is focused on expanding its
franchise footprint in the southern region of the country and
throughout the U.S. with a heightened focus on markets where it
sees brand growth potential, such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Oklahoma.
To learn more about Noodles & Company and its franchising
opportunities, visit Noodles.com/Franchising.
About Noodles & Company
Since 1995, Noodles & Company has been serving guests
Uncommon Goodness and noodles your way, with noodles and flavors
you know and love as well as new ones you're about to discover.
From indulgent Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to better-for-you Zoodles
and Other Noodles, the company serves a world of flavor in every
bowl. Made up of more than 450 restaurants and thousands of
passionate team members and named one of America's Favorite
Restaurants by Newsweek, and one of the Top 500 Franchises by
Franchise Times, Noodles is well-known for its delicious noodles
and industry-leading team member benefits. Noodles has been
recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for
Diversity in 2021, 2022 and 2023 and one of America's Best
Employers for Women in 2021. Additionally, QSR named Noodles one of
2022 and 2023's Best Brands to Work For, and the Denver Business
Journal has called Noodles one of 2023's Best Places to Work for
its unique culture focused on Uncommon Goodness and built on the
value of "Loving Life," which begins by nourishing and inspiring
its communities and every team member and guest who walks through
the door. The company has also earned the Women in the Lead
Certification for its investment in women-empowering initiatives
for its female team members and has proudly partnered with the
Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance to build
cultural intelligence within its teams. To learn more and to find
the location nearest you, visit www.noodles.com.
Contact: Danielle Moore,
Press@Noodles.com
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