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Noodles & Company

Operations

Noodles & Company to double its planned restaurant closures in 2026

 By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 12, 2026

The fast-casual chain showed continued momentum in the fourth quarter. But the company said it plans to cull more underperforming units this year to focus on those with the strongest performance.

Financing

Another activist pushes a restaurant chain toward refranchising

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 02, 2025

The Bottom Line: Galloway Capital Partners is urging Noodles & Company to sell off company stores to pay off debt. Eliminating leverage is good. Selling company stores less so.

Leadership

Noodles & Company's top executives will get big bonuses if the company is sold

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 24, 2025

Four executives, including CEO Joe Christina, could get bonuses if the fast-casual noodle chain finds a buyer or if the board of directors is overhauled in a proxy fight.

Financing

Shuttering underperforming restaurants is paying off for Noodles & Company

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 06, 2025

Improving trends through 3Q brought positive traffic in October for the struggling fast-casual chain. CEO Joe Christina said a focus on value and bolder flavors is driving in guests.

Leadership

Scott Davis exits Noodles & Company to join Tatte Bakery

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 26, 2025

The former chief concept officer for fast-casual Noodles is working again with Ron Shaich, former CEO of Panera Bread, where Davis worked for nearly three decades.

Financing

Noodles & Company may put itself up for sale

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 03, 2025

The fast-casual chain's board has initiated a review of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale. The move comes amid a CEO transition and an attempted menu overhaul.

Food

Small is in, as bites become the next big thing on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 29, 2025

Restaurants are downsizing portions to meet consumers’ desire for lower prices, greater variety and healthier eating.

Financing

Noodles & Company thought the new menu was a hit, but then consumer perceptions of value changed

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 14, 2025

Outgoing CEO Drew Madsen has shepherded a reimagining of the fast-casual chain's food offerings for two years. But what tested well last year is meeting a new reality.

Financing

Noodles & Company plans to shutter up to 49 restaurants by the end of 2026

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 13, 2025

The struggling fast casual has increased the number of underperforming units to be cut as it navigates an attempted turnaround, a leadership change and a tough economic climate.

Leadership

Noodles & Company CEO Drew Madsen stepping down

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 05, 2025

Citing personal medical reasons, Madsen is turning over the reins to president and COO Joseph Christina. Madsen, however, will stay on the board.

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