Question 1

How many Noodles & Company franchise locations are there?

Accepted Answer

Noodles & Company currently has 463 total units, including 92 franchised locations and 371 company-owned locations.

Question 2

Is the Noodles & Company franchise system growing or shrinking?

Accepted Answer

Noodles & Company has experienced negative net growth of -1.5% over the past year, with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +1.1%.

Question 3

What is the franchise vs. company-owned ratio for Noodles & Company?

Accepted Answer

Noodles & Company has a franchise ratio of 20%, meaning 20% of all units are franchisee-owned. This indicates significant company ownership of units.

Question 4

How many Noodles & Company franchise units have opened and closed recently?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent reporting year (2024), Noodles & Company had 3 units opened and 7 units closed.