Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company’s new high-protein, low-carb noodle went through hundreds of iterations before it hit the menu

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 19, 2022

LEANguini launched earlier this month, but Chef Nick Graff and his team spent two years on R&D to perfect the pasta.

Construction delays slow new restaurant openings for Noodles & Company

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 28, 2021

The slowdown comes as the fast casual posted record average unit volumes and 16.3% same-store sales growth for its third quarter.

Workforce

Noodles & Company sees retention boost after adding employee benefits

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 28, 2021

The fast-casual chain released its first impact report Thursday, noting that both management turnover and hourly employee turnover have decreased.

Operations

Noodles & Company to raise prices again as commodity, labor costs soar

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 04, 2021

The fast-casual noodle chain is raising prices 3% starting next week, on top of 2.5% pricing taken earlier this year.

Food

It's no summer vacation for menu innovation

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 22, 2021

Taste Tracker: Old Chicago and Oath launch new pizzas; salads with global flavors debut at Noodles & Co. and Saladworks; bubbles pop at Dunkin’; and more menu news of the week.

Food

Noodles & Company launches cheese-stuffed tortelloni

By Heather Lalley on May 19, 2021

The long-rumored item will be featured in three new dishes, available exclusively to rewards members until June 1. Noodles is offering free delivery all summer for those who try them.

Financing

Noodles & Company is seeing record average unit volumes

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 30, 2021

Noodles & Company is seeing record average unit volumes. The fast casual reported AUVs of $1.35 million for April, a 13% leap over 2019.

Workforce

Noodles & Company CEO signs pledge to boost diversity, inclusion efforts

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 17, 2021

The CEO of Noodles & Company signed a pledge to bolster diversity and inclusion efforts chainwide.

Leadership

Noodles & Company promotes Brad West to COO

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 03, 2021

West, an industry operations veteran, had served as executive vice president of operations at the fast casual since 2017.

Operations

How Noodles & Company is building a pipeline for new unit growth

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 26, 2021

Armed with new restaurant designs, new menu items and new operational efficiencies, the fast casual said it is primed to start opening more locations.

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