If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule
13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e),
240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. ¨
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed
original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7(b) for other parties to whom copies are to
be sent.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page
shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”)
or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however,
see the Notes).
CUSIP No. 65540B105
1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS.
J. Michael Chu
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE
INSTRUCTIONS)
(a) ¨ (b) x
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
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SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO
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5
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) ¨
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
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7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
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8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
6,186,741*
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9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
|
10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,186,741*
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11
|
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
6,186,741*
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12
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) ¨
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
13.4%**
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14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
IN
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*
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Consists of (i) 4,222,476 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Class A Common Stock”),
of Noodles & Company (the “Issuer”) held of record by Catterton-Noodles Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company (“Catterton Noodles Holdings”), (ii) warrants held by Catterton-Noodles, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company (“Catterton Noodles”), which are immediately exercisable for the purchase of up to 1,913,793
shares of Class A Common Stock at a price per share of $4.35, and (iii) 50,472 shares of Class A Common Stock held of record by
Catterton Management Company, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (“Catterton Management”). CP6 Management,
L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (“CP6”), is the manager of each of Catterton Noodles Holdings and
Catterton Noodles. The management of CP6 is controlled by a managing board. J. Michael Chu is a member of the management board
of CP6 and Catterton Management. By virtue of these relationships, Mr. Chu may be deemed to share voting and dispositive control
over the shares held of record by Catterton Noodles Holdings, Catterton Noodles, and Catterton Management. Mr. Chu disclaims beneficial
ownership of any shares of Class A Common Stock held of record or beneficially owned by CP6, Catterton Noodles Holdings, Catterton
Noodles, and Catterton Management.
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**
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The percentage is calculated based upon 46,268,604 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock, which was derived from the sum
of (i) 44,354,811 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock as disclosed on the cover page of the Issuer’s Form 10-Q for
the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020, and (ii) outstanding warrants, which are immediately exercisable for the purchase of
up to 1,913,793 shares Class A Common Stock.
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CUSIP No. 65540B105
1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS.
Scott A. Dahnke
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE
INSTRUCTIONS)
(a) ¨ (b) x
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3
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SEC USE ONLY
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4
|
|
SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO
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5
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) ¨
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6
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|
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
|
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
|
7
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SOLE VOTING POWER
0
|
8
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SHARED VOTING POWER
6,186,741*
|
9
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SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
|
10
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SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,186,741*
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11
|
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
6,186,741*
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12
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CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) ¨
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13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
13.4%**
|
14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
IN
|
|
*
|
Consists of (i) 4,222,476 shares of Class A Common Stock held of record by Catterton-Noodles Holdings, (ii) warrants held by
Catterton-Noodles, which are immediately exercisable for the purchase of up to 1,913,793 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price
per share of $4.35, and (iii) 50,472 shares of Class A Common Stock held of record by Catterton Management. CP6 Management is the
manager of each of Catterton Noodles Holdings and Catterton Noodles. The management of CP6 is controlled by a managing board. Scott
A. Dahnke is a member of the management board of CP6 and Catterton Management. By virtue of these relationships, Mr. Dahnke may
be deemed to share voting and dispositive control over the shares held of record by Catterton Noodles Holdings, Catterton Noodles,
and Catterton Management. Mr. Dahnke disclaims beneficial ownership of any shares of Class A Common Stock held of record or beneficially
owned by CP6, Catterton Noodles Holdings, Catterton Noodles, and Catterton Management.
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**
|
The percentage is calculated based upon 46,268,604 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock, which was derived from the sum
of (i) 44,354,811 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock as disclosed on the cover page of the Issuer’s Form 10-Q for
the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020, and (ii) outstanding warrants, which are immediately exercisable for the purchase of
up to 1,913,793 shares Class A Common Stock.
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CUSIP No. 65540B105
1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS.
CP6 Management, L.L.C.
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2
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE
INSTRUCTIONS)
(a) ¨ (b) ¨
|
3
|
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SEC USE ONLY
|
4
|
|
SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO
|
5
|
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CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) ¨
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
|
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
|
7
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
0
|
8
|
SHARED VOTING POWER
6,136,269*
|
9
|
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
|
10
|
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,136,269*
|
11
|
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
6,136,269*
|
12
|
|
CHECK IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) ¨
|
13
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
13.3%**
|
14
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO
|
|
*
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Consists of (i) 4,222,476 shares of Class A Common Stock held of record by Catterton-Noodles Holdings and (ii) warrants held
by Catterton-Noodles, which are immediately exercisable for the purchase of up to 1,913,793 shares of Class A Common Stock at a
price per share of $4.35.
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|
**
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The percentage is calculated based upon 46,268,604 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock, which was derived from the sum
of (i) 44,354,811 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock as disclosed on the cover page of the Issuer’s Form 10-Q for
the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020, and (ii) outstanding warrants, which are immediately exercisable for the purchase of
up to 1,913,793 shares Class A Common Stock.
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CUSIP No. 65540B105
1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS.
Catterton-Noodles Holdings, LLC
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2
|
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE
INSTRUCTIONS)
(a) o (b) ¨
|
3
|
|
SEC USE ONLY
|
4
|
|
SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO
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5
|
|
CHECK
IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) ¨
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6
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
|
|
7
|
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
0
|
|
8
|
|
SHARED VOTING POWER
6,136,269*
|
|
9
|
|
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
|
|
10
|
|
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
6,136,269*
|
11
|
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
6,136,269*
|
12
|
|
CHECK
IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) ¨
|
13
|
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
13.3%**
|
14
|
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO
|
|
*
|
Consists of (i) 4,222,476 shares of Class A Common Stock held of record by Catterton-Noodles Holdings and (ii) warrants held
by Catterton Noodles, which are immediately exercisable for the purchase of up to 1,913,793 shares of Class A Common Stock at a
price per share of $4.35.
|
|
**
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The percentage is calculated based upon 46,268,604 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock, which was derived from the sum
of (i) 44,354,811 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock as disclosed on the cover page of the Issuer’s Form 10-Q for
the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020, and (ii) outstanding warrants, which are immediately exercisable for the purchase of
up to 1,913,793 shares Class A Common Stock.
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CUSIP No. 65540B105
1
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NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS.
Catterton-Noodles, LLC
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2
|
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CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (SEE
INSTRUCTIONS)
(a) o (b) ¨
|
3
|
|
SEC USE ONLY
|
4
|
|
SOURCE OF FUNDS (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO
|
5
|
|
CHECK
IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e) ¨
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6
|
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CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY
OWNED BY
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
WITH
|
|
7
|
|
SOLE VOTING POWER
0
|
|
8
|
|
SHARED VOTING POWER
1,913,793*
|
|
9
|
|
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
|
|
10
|
|
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
1,913,793*
|
11
|
|
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING
PERSON
1,913,793*
|
12
|
|
CHECK
IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (SEE INSTRUCTIONS) ¨
|
13
|
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PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
4.1%**
|
14
|
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TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (SEE INSTRUCTIONS)
OO
|
|
*
|
Consists of warrants held by Catterton Noodles, which are immediately exercisable for the purchase of up to 1,913,793 shares
of Class A Common Stock at a price per share of $4.35.
|
|
**
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The percentage is calculated based upon 46,268,604 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock, which was derived from the sum
of (i) 44,354,811 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock as disclosed on the cover page of the Issuer’s Form 10-Q for
the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020, and (ii) outstanding warrants, which are immediately exercisable for the purchase of
up to 1,913,793 shares Class A Common Stock.
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Amendment No. 6 (“Amendment No. 6”)
amends (i) the statement on Schedule 13D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February
9, 2017 (the “Original Schedule 13D”), (ii) Amendment No. 1 to the Original Schedule 13D filed with the SEC
on April 12, 2017 (“Amendment No. 1”), (iii) Amendment No. 2 to the Original Schedule 13D filed with the SEC
on July 30, 2018 (“Amendment No. 2”) and (iv) Amendment No. 3 to the Original Schedule 13D filed with the SEC
on August 2, 2018 (“Amendment No. 3”); (v) Amendment No. 4 to the Original Schedule 13D filed with the SEC
on November 29, 2018 (“Amendment No. 4”); and (vi) Amendment No. 5 to the Original Schedule 13D filed with
the SEC on August 19, 2020 (“Amendment No. 5” and, together with the Original Schedule 13D, Amendment No. 1,
Amendment No. 2, Amendment No. 3, Amendment No. 4 and this Amendment No. 6, the “Schedule 13D”). The Original
Schedule 13D, Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2, Amendment No. 3, Amendment No. 4 and Amendment No. 5 remain in full force and
effect, except as specifically amended by this Amendment No. 6. The Schedule 13D relates to shares of the Class A Common Stock
of the Issuer. This Amendment No. 6 is being filed to correct a typographical error appearing in Amendment No. 5. Specifically,
the number of shares of Class A Common Stock held of record by Catterton Noodles Holdings following the Distribution was 4,222,476
and not 4,606,337. In addition, this Amendment No. 6 updates disclosures about the identity of the reporting persons in Item 2.
This Amendment No. 6 does not otherwise amend or update any information in the Schedule 13D.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a) This
Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the following persons (collectively, the “Reporting Persons”):
(i) Catterton-Noodles,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company;
(ii) Catterton-Noodles
Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company;
(iii) CP6
Management, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, which serves as the manager of Catterton Noodles and Catterton Noodles
Holdings;
(iv) J.
Michael Chu, a citizen of the United States, who is a member of the managing board of CP6 and disclaims beneficial ownership of
the shares of Class A Common Stock reported herein; and
(v)
Scott A. Dahnke, a citizen of the United States, who is a member of the managing board of CP6 and disclaims beneficial ownership
of the shares of Class A Common Stock reported herein.
(b) The
business address of each of the Reporting Persons is 599 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich Connecticut 06830.
(c) The
principal business of: (i) Catterton Noodles is to serve as a private investment vehicle for investment in the Issuer;
(ii) Catterton Noodles Holdings is to serve as a private investment vehicle for investment in the Issuer; (iii) CP6 is
to serve as the manager of certain private investment vehicles, including Catterton Noodles and Catterton Noodles Holdings; (iv) Mr. Chu,
an individual, is to serve as the Global co-Chief Executive Officer of L Catterton, a private equity firm and
parent company of Catterton Management Company, LLC, and participate in the management of its related entities; and (v) Mr. Dahnke,
an individual, is to serve as the Global co-Chief Executive Officer of L Catterton, a private equity firm and
parent company of Catterton Management Company, LLC, and participate in the management of its related entities.
(d) None
of the Reporting Persons has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations
or similar misdemeanors).
(e) None
of the Reporting Persons has, during the last five years, been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body
of competent jurisdiction as a result of which such Reporting Person was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining
future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation
with respect to such laws.
(f) The
places of organization or citizen of each of the Reporting Persons, as applicable, are listed in paragraph (a) of this Item
2.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
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(a)-(c)
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On August 17, 2020, Catterton Noodles made a pro rata distribution of 6,224,987 shares of Class A Common Stock, constituting
all of the shares of Class A Common Stock for which it was the holder of record, to its members (the “Distribution”).
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Upon completion of the Distribution,
Catterton Noodles Holdings is the record holder of 4,222,476 shares of Class A Common Stock and Catterton Noodles holds warrants
that are immediately exercisable for the purchase of up to 1,913,793 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price per share of $4.35.
Catterton Noodles Holdings is the sole member of Catterton
Noodles. By virtue of this relationship, Catterton Noodles Holdings is deemed to beneficially own 6,136,269 shares of Class A Common
Stock in the aggregate, including the shares held of record by Catterton-Noodles Holdings and the warrants held by Catterton Noodles.
CP6 is the manager of each of Catterton Noodles Holdings
and Catterton Noodles. By virtue of these relationships, CP6 is deemed to beneficially own 6,136,269 shares of Class A Common Stock
in the aggregate, including the shares held of record by Catterton-Noodles Holdings and the warrants held by Catterton Noodles.
The management of CP6 and Catterton Management is
controlled by a managing board. J. Michael Chu and Scott A. Dahnke are members of the management board. By virtue of these relationship,
Mr. Chu and Mr. Dahnke may be deemed to share voting and dispositive control over the shares held of record by Catterton Noodles
Holdings and the shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants held by Catterton Noodles. In addition, Mr. Chu and Mr. Dahnke may
be deemed to beneficially own an additional 50,472 shares of Class A Common Stock directly owned by Catterton Management. As a
result, Mr. Chu and Mr. Dahnke may be deemed to beneficially own 6,186,741 shares of Class A Common Stock in the aggregate. Mr.
Chu and Mr. Dahnke disclaim beneficial ownership of any shares of Class A Common Stock held of record or beneficially owned by
CP6, Catterton Management, Catterton Noodles Holdings and Catterton Noodles.
Based on 46,268,604 outstanding
shares of Class A Common Stock, which was derived from the sum of (i) 44,354,811 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock as
disclosed on the cover page of the Issuer’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 and (ii) outstanding warrants,
which are immediately exercisable for 1,913,793 shares Class A Common Stock, (A) Catterton Noodles beneficially owned shares of
Class A Common Stock representing approximately 4.1% of the Class A Common Stock, (B) Catterton Noodles Holdings and CP6 beneficially
owned shares of Class A Common Stock representing approximately 13.3% of the Class A Common Stock and (C) Mr. Chu and Mr. Dahnke
may be deemed to have beneficially owned shares of Class A Common Stock representing approximately 13.4% of the Class A Common
Stock.
SIGNATURES
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of
each of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned, severally and not jointly, certified that the information
set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Dated: August 26, 2020
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J. Michael
Chu
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By:
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/s/ J. Michael Chu
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Scott A.
Dahnke
|
|
|
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By:
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/s/ Scott A. Dahnke
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CP6 Management, L.L.C.
|
|
|
|
|
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By:
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/s/ Scott A. Dahnke
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Name:
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Scott A. Dahnke
|
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Title:
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Authorized Person
|
|
|
|
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Catterton-Noodles
Holdings, LLC
|
|
|
|
|
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By:
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/s/ Scott A. Dahnke
|
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Name:
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Scott A. Dahnke
|
|
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Title:
|
Authorized
Person
|
|
|
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Catterton-Noodles,
LLC
|
|
|
|
|
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By:
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/s/ Scott A. Dahnke
|
|
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Name:
|
Scott A. Dahnke
|
|
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Title:
|
Authorized
Person
|