Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company’s chef perfects cauliflower gnocchi after two years in development

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 03, 2021

The new low-carb pasta launched in January, joining the fast-casual’s cauliflower noodles and zoodles.

Restaurants squeeze in extra menu surprises as 2020 draws to a close

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 22, 2020

Taste Tracker: Black Bear’s festive holiday desserts, TGI Fridays Cluck-It Bucket, a hangover cure from Krystal and more new items debut in the last weeks of the year.

Leadership

Noodles hires Carl Lukach as CFO

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 02, 2020

Lukach, who previously worked at lifestyle brand Equinox, replaces Ken Kuick who resigned in August.

Operations

Delivery fees hurt Noodles’ Q3 profits

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 29, 2020

The fast-casual chain has seen explosive digital growth during the pandemic, but third-party platform commissions are eating into its margins.

Workforce

Noodles boosts its benefits package

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 22, 2020

The fast-casual chain has added free mental health counseling, paternity leave and more to its latest suite of benefits.

Financing

After pandemic struggles, Noodles appears to be on an upswing

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 01, 2020

The fast-casual chain, which saw double-digit same-store sales declines earlier in the pandemic, is reporting brighter Q3 numbers.

Workforce

Noodles is giving workers paid time off to vote

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 22, 2020

The chain joins several others in encouraging employees to vote in the upcoming presidential election.

Workforce

4 ways chains are retaining employees during the pandemic

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 02, 2020

From bonuses to custom-created sandwiches, restaurant chains around the country are trying to keep their valuable resources in-house during a stressful time.

Financing