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Noodles & Company reports developments tied to its fast-casual restaurant concept, which serves cooked-to-order noodle and pasta dishes, soups, salads and appetizers through company-owned and franchised restaurants. Recurring updates cover quarterly and annual financial results, comparable restaurant sales, average unit volume trends, restaurant contribution margin, adjusted EBITDA, debt and liquidity disclosures, and business outlook commentary.
Company news also includes limited-time menu launches and collaborations, including globally inspired noodle offerings, value-oriented meal bundles and returning seasonal dishes. Other recurring themes include off-premise dining activity, franchise and company-owned restaurant performance, shareholder voting matters, governance updates and capital-structure actions affecting the Class A common stock.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) introduced a new limited-time Baked Cheese Tortelloni entrée, available starting August 5, 2026. The dish features cheese-filled tortelloni layered with marinara, topped with mozzarella and Italian herbs, then oven-baked until golden and bubbly to offer a homemade-style comfort meal without prep or cleanup.
The launch aligns with back-to-school season and is supported by company-commissioned research showing nearly two-thirds of U.S. parents value family dinners for quality time but find meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking add to their daily mental load. New Noodles Rewards members receive a free regular entrée after a first purchase of $10 or more.
Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $127.0 million, up 0.5% year over year, with system-wide comparable restaurant sales up 10.3% (11.4% company-owned, 5.5% franchise). Net loss narrowed to $4.0 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, from a $17.6 million loss a year earlier.
Operating margin improved to (1.2)% from (11.7)%, and restaurant contribution margin rose to 17.2% from 12.8%. Adjusted EBITDA increased 79% to $10.8 million. As of June 30, 2026, the company held $1.3 million in cash and $105.4 million of debt. Management raised full-year 2026 guidance, now targeting revenue of $485–$500 million, comparable sales growth of 8–11%, restaurant-level margins of 16–17%, and adjusted EBITDA of $34–$38 million, alongside planned closures of 30–35 company-owned and five franchised restaurants and one new franchise opening. A previously announced strategic alternatives review remains ongoing.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A related earnings press release will be issued before market open that day.
The call is accessible via phone, webcast, and replay.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) is celebrating Mac and Cheese Month this July with an exclusive Coca-Cola beverage and limited-time offers. The new Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz, crafted to pair with Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese, launches July 1 alongside weekly Mac & Cheese promotions.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) launched new wedding catering offerings, a limited-time promotion, and a $10,000 honeymoon giveaway. The catering targets engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, receptions, and late-night bites with customizable pasta, mac & cheese bars, salads, sides, desserts, and beverages.
From June 9–July 15, 2026, qualifying wedding-related catering orders of $1,000+ using promo code ENGAGED15 receive 15% off and one giveaway entry. A creator-led series, The Noodley Weds with Brayden DeGarmo and Nicole Ludwig, showcases these offerings across social channels through late October.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) promoted Frank Rodriguez to Senior Vice President of Operations, effective June 3, 2026. He will lead restaurant operations services and training while continuing to oversee operations for 319 company-owned restaurants across 19 states.
Recent Q1 2026 results included 9.4% company comparable restaurant sales growth and a 13.5% increase in average unit volumes.
Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) reported first quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Total revenue was $123.8 million (flat year-over-year). System-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 9.1%. Net loss narrowed to $3.4 million (loss of $0.58 per diluted share). Adjusted EBITDA rose 218% to $7.7 million. Restaurant contribution margin improved to 14.9%.
Liquidity: cash and equivalents of $1.4 million and outstanding debt of $106.8 million. Company raised full-year 2026 guidance, including revenue of $483–$498 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $32.5–$37.5 million. Board strategic review remains in process.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) partners with CRAVINGS™ by Chrissy Teigen for a limited-time spring menu available nationwide through May 31, 2026. The collaboration features a new Chicken Artichoke & Asparagus Rigatoni and a CRAVINGS™-inspired Crispy dessert combining corn flakes, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips.
The offering highlights seasonal vegetables, launches ahead of Mother’s Day, and ties to Noodles Rewards promotions for new and existing members.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) will report first quarter 2026 results and host a conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Joe Christina, CEO, and Mike Hynes, CFO, will host. A press release will follow after market close that day. The call will be available by phone and live webcast at investor.noodles.com, with a replay available by phone (passcode 13759704) and an archived webcast through May 20, 2026.
Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $122.8M (+0.8%) and system-wide comparable restaurant sales up 6.6%. Q4 net loss was $6.8M and adjusted EBITDA was $7.6M. Fiscal 2025 revenue was $495.1M with a net loss of $42.6M. Liquidity: cash $1.3M, debt $110.2M. The company provided 2026 guidance: revenue $478M–$493M, comparable sales growth 6%–9%, adjusted EBITDA $30M–$35M, and capital expenditures $9.5M–$10.5M. A 1-for-8 reverse stock split became effective Feb 18, 2026.