One menu item brought 156,000 new customers to Noodles & Company. Now it's making a big change

Fast-casual chain Noodles & Company is about as far from an authentic izakaya as it gets, but it's confident you'll want to eat ramen there anyway.

Fast Company • Oct 19, 2026

Noodles & Company Opens First New Mexico Restaurant in Las Cruces

Newest restaurant brings 30 years of noodle expertise and a world of flavor to Southern New Mexico Now open in Las Cruces: Noodles & Company's first New Mexico restaurant opens Sept. 23 at 3497 Northrise Dr. in Las Cruces.

PRNewsWire • Sep 23, 2026

Noodles & Company: Margin Expansion Is Carrying The Turnaround

Noodles & Company has executed a genuine turnaround, with traffic, unit volumes, and margins all improving despite a shrinking restaurant base. NDLS's earnings recovery relies almost entirely on margin expansion, as consolidated revenue remains flat due to ongoing restaurant closures. Valuation appears fair at ~10x forward EBITDA and ~40x expected 2027 earnings, given operational progress but persistent balance sheet and refinancing risks.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2026

Noodles & Company Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Noodles & Company NASDAQ: NDLS reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $127 million, up $600,000 from a year earlier, as double-digit comparable restaurant sales growth largely offset the impact of restaurant closures. The company also raised its full-year outlook for revenue, restaurant contribution margin and adjusted EBITDA.

MarketBeat • Jul 24, 2026

Noodles & Company (NDLS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Noodles & Company (NDLS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2026

Noodles & Company Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Second Quarter 2026 Comparable Restaurant Sales Increased 10.3% System-Wide Second Quarter 2026 Comparable Restaurant Sales Increased 10.3% System-Wide

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 24, 2026

Noodles & Company to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results on July 24, 2026

BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Joe Christina, Chief Executive Officer, and Mike Hynes, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. A press release with second quarter 2026 financial results will be issued before market open that same day.

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 9, 2026

Noodles & Company's Mac Experts Have Found the Perfect Pairing

New Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz was created by Coca-Cola exclusively for Noodles & Company to complement its iconic Mac & Cheese menu Key Facts As the only restaurant chain with a dedicated Mac Menu, Noodles & Company is offering new ways to celebrate America's favorite comfort food. Coca-Cola created the Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz exclusively for Noodles & Company, designing the custom beverage to complement the rich, creamy flavors of Noodles' mac & cheese line up.

PRNewsWire • Jun 24, 2026

Noodles & Company Says "I Do" to Weddings with New Catering Offerings, a $10K Honeymoon Giveaway, and a Real-Life Creator Love Story

Fast-casual favorite expands into the wedding space with catering designed for every celebration, from engagement parties to late-night bites BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), the fast-casual favorite known for globally inspired noodle bowls, craveable mac & cheese, and comfort food classics, is officially entering the wedding chat.

PRNewsWire • Jun 9, 2026

Noodles & Company Names Frank Rodriguez Senior Vice President of Operations

Veteran restaurant leader recognized for team building, driving operational excellence, strengthening accountability and accelerating company performance BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), the fast-casual restaurant known for its globally inspired noodle dishes, today announced the promotion of Frank Rodriguez to Senior Vice President of Operations, effective June 3, 2026.

PRNewsWire • May 28, 2026