Noodles & Company Welcomes Comfort Food Season with New Baked Cheese Tortelloni
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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.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24 | earnings report | Positive | +24.4% | Reported Q2 revenue, narrowed loss, expanded margins, and raised full-year guidance. |
| Jul 09 | earnings scheduling notice | Positive | +4.0% | Announced July 24 timing for second-quarter results and conference call. |
| Jun 24 | menu promotion | Positive | +8.3% | Launched Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz and July Mac and Cheese promotions. |
| Jun 09 | catering promotion | Positive | +5.0% | Introduced wedding catering, a $10,000 giveaway, and discount for qualifying orders. |
| May 28 | leadership change | Positive | +3.5% | Promoted Frank Rodriguez to senior vice president of operations effective June 3. |
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NDLS's five recent news events all recorded positive 24-hour price reactions, including both earnings and promotional announcements.
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Noodles & Company's limited-time menu item brings fresh-from-the-oven comfort to fall dinner tables as new research reveals parents are seeking easier dinner solutions during the busy back-to-school season.
Key Facts
- New Baked Cheese Tortelloni arrives Aug. 5: Cheese-filled tortelloni layered with rich marinara, topped with mozzarella and herbs, then baked until golden and bubbling.
- Family dinners still matter: Nearly two-thirds of parents say dinner provides valuable quality time together.
- Busy schedules make dinner decisions harder: Nearly two-thirds say meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking contribute to their daily mental load during back-to-school season.
Prepared fresh to order and finished in the oven, Baked Cheese Tortelloni delivers the comforting experience of homemade baked pasta without the prep or cleanup. The new entrée joins Noodles & Company's lineup of comforting classics, giving guests an easy, satisfying meal just as fall schedules begin to fill up.
The launch comes as families settle into busy back-to-school routines. New research from Noodles & Company shows that while family meals remain one of the most meaningful parts of the day, getting dinner on the table is becoming increasingly difficult during the season. Nearly two-thirds of parents say family meals provide valuable quality time together, while almost as many say meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking contribute to their daily mental load. In fact,
If dinner were already taken care of, most parents say they would spend that extra time relaxing and unwinding or enjoying more quality time with their families.
Comfort for Busy Weeknights
When dinner is one less decision to make, families have more time to focus on what matters most. That's exactly what Baked Cheese Tortelloni is designed to deliver: warm, comforting flavor without the work.
Whether it's fueling the family between after-school activities, enjoying a cozy solo dinner after a long day, or gathering around the table for an easy weeknight meal, Baked Cheese Tortelloni delivers cheesy, oven-baked comfort whenever it's needed most.
"There's something undeniably comforting about a bubbling baked pasta fresh from the oven," said Dwayne Chambers, interim chief marketing officer at Noodles & Company. "With Baked Cheese Tortelloni, we wanted to bring that same experience to our guests in a way that's convenient enough for busy weeknights while still feeling like a meal worth gathering around."
Available for a limited time, Baked Cheese Tortelloni joins guest favorites like Baked Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni, giving guests another reason to embrace comfort food season.
Join Noodles Rewards for More
New Noodles & Company Rewards members receive a free regular entrée after their first purchase of
About Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company has known noodles since 1995. For 30 years, the brand has brought people together over craveable classics and globally inspired flavors, from indulgent Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese to bold Japanese Pan Noodles. With more than 390 restaurants, Noodles is built on craveable flavors, fresh ingredients, and bringing people together over great food. Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Favorite Restaurants and Best Loyalty Programs and honored by Forbes and QSR as a top employer, Noodles continues to define what it means to be a fast-casual favorite.
Survey Methodology
The survey was conducted by Ruder Finn in June 2026 through Pollfish among 1,000 U.S. parents age 18 and older with at least one child under age 18 living in their household. The survey explored parents' experiences with family-related decisions during the back-to-school season, as well as mealtime habits and priorities.
Press Contact: Danielle Moore, Press@Noodles.com
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