Noodles & Company

Franchise Overview

Noodles & Company is a fast-casual restaurant franchise serving globally inspired noodle and pasta dishes, with a diverse menu spanning American, Asian, and Mediterranean-influenced bowls alongside salads, soups, and desserts — all at accessible price points.

Key Highlights

Chef-curated recipes built on high-quality, globally inspired ingredients
Highly customizable menu designed to appeal to a broad customer base
Dine-in, takeout, and digital ordering supported by a robust loyalty rewards program
Area development agreements available for experienced multi-unit restaurant operators

Noodles & Company is a well-positioned choice for seasoned multi-unit operators looking to grow within markets where the brand already carries meaningful consumer recognition and momentum.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since1995

Number of Units423

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$1.1M – $1.7M

Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Noodles & Company FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Noodles & Company FDD 2026

April 2026

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Noodles & Company FDD 2025

April 2025

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Noodles & Company FDD 2024

April 2024

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Noodles & Company FDD 2023

April 2023

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Noodles & Company FDD 2022

April 2022

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Noodles & Company FDD 2021

April 2021

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Noodles & Company FDD 2020

March 2020

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Noodles & Company FDD 2019

April 2019

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Noodles & Company FDD 2018

April 2018

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Noodles & Company FDD 2017

April 2017

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Noodles & Company FDD 2016

April 2016

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Noodles & Company FDD 2015

April 2015

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