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Noodles & Company Names Joe Christina as President and Chief Operating Officer
Accomplished Restaurant Leader Joins Noodles & Company to Drive Operational ExcellenceBROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) today announced the appointment of Joe Christina as its President and Chief Operating Officer. A seasoned restaurant executive with more than three decades of leadership experience, Christina will oversee operations and human resources and help further elevate the Noodles & Company experience for both guests and team members.
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