BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles &
Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), known for serving bowls of classic noodle,
Zoodle and Cauliflower Noodle dishes from around the world, today
announced a multi-unit franchise growth initiative to increase its
presence in Southern and Southwestern markets. With plans to expand
an off-premise oriented footprint perfectly suited for today's
consumer environment, this expansion will be fueled by company
locations, existing franchisees as well as potential new
partnerships with experienced multi-unit franchise owners. The
planned expansion will target select DMAs in the Southern and
Southwestern markets including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New
Mexico, South Carolina, and
Texas.
Noodles & Company has a competitive edge with its diverse,
world-inspired menu options that can be customized to fit a variety
of dietary needs. The menu features a wide variety of healthy and
nutritious dishes that are made-to-order with fresh, delicious
ingredients to satisfy any craving. By utilizing versatile
ingredients that maintain their integrity during the takeout and
delivery processes, Noodles & Company offers convenient options
like delivery, curbside pickup, and takeout so guests never have to
choose between quality and convenience.
Noodles & Company's off-premise capabilities and digital
strength uniquely position the brand to meet the needs of today's
fast casual environment and take advantage of long-term consumer
trends. With attractive unit economics, evidenced by the company's
recent openings marking the company's most successful new
restaurant class in history, Noodles & Company plans to
accelerate new unit growth in the years to come. To support the
planned growth Noodles & Company recently hired a vice
president of franchise development, John
Ramsay, who has tremendous franchise experience and is
bolstering the brand's franchise partnership efforts.
"Noodles is well positioned and primed for an aggressive
franchise growth strategy," said Ramsay. "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. 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. The brand has successfully
demonstrated its ability to adapt and is perfectly suited for
today's consumer environment."
Noodles & Company is actively seeking qualified multi-unit
franchise partners. Applicants must 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.
"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," said Ramsay. "We're
confident that Noodles & Company is poised for success in our
key markets and excited to grow our presence in these new
communities."
For more information on Noodles & Company and their
franchising opportunities, please visit
Noodles.com/Franchising.
About Noodles & Company:
Headquartered in
Broomfield, CO, Noodles &
Company is a chain of global noodle shops offering a variety of
noodle and pasta dishes with world-inspired flavors. Since opening
in 1995, the fast casual pioneer has grown to nearly 450
restaurants with thousands of passionate team members. Recently,
Noodles & Company was named one of the Best Places to Work by
the Denver Business Journal for its unique culture built on the
value of "Loving Life". To inquire about franchise opportunities
with Noodles & Company visit Noodles.com/Franchising.
Media Contacts:
Danielle
Moore, press@noodles.com
Yvonne Lo, ylo@konnectagency.com
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