Noodles & Company Unveils Multi-Unit Franchise Growth Initiative

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[{"type":"text","content":"The Fast Casual Restaurant Announces Proposed Expansion Throughout Southern and Southwestern Regions\n\n\nBROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), known for serving bowls of classic noodle, Zoodle and Cauliflower Noodle dishes from around the world, today announced a multi-unit franchise growth initiative to increase its presence in Southern and Southwestern markets. With plans to expand an off-premise oriented footprint perfectly suited for today's consumer environment, this expansion will be fueled by company locations, existing franchisees as well as potential new partnerships with experienced multi-unit franchise owners. The planned expansion will target select DMAs in the Southern and Southwestern markets including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Texas.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNoodles & Company has a competitive edge with its diverse, world-inspired menu options that can be customized to fit a variety of dietary needs. The menu features a wide variety of healthy and nutritious dishes that are made-to-order with fresh, delicious ingredients to satisfy any craving. By utilizing versatile ingredients that maintain their integrity during the takeout and delivery processes, Noodles & Company offers convenient options like delivery, curbside pickup, and takeout so guests never have to choose between quality and convenience.\nNoodles & Company's off-premise capabilities and digital strength uniquely position the brand to meet the needs of today's fast casual environment and take advantage of long-term consumer trends. With attractive unit economics, evidenced by the company's recent openings marking the company's most successful new restaurant class in history, Noodles & Company plans to accelerate new unit growth in the years to come. To support the planned growth Noodles & Company recently hired a vice president of franchise development, John Ramsay, who has tremendous franchise experience and is bolstering the brand's franchise partnership efforts.\n\"Noodles is well positioned and primed for an aggressive franchise growth strategy,\" said Ramsay. \"As a leader in the fast-casual space, Noodles & Company stands out to franchise partners because we offer an innovative menu, a competitive investment, and a brand that's really unlike any other. Further differen...

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