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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) reintroduces Indonesian Peanut Chicken Sauté and Chili Garlic Ramen as limited-time items starting March 18, 2026, expanding its Asian Noodle Collection.
The Indonesian Peanut Chicken Sauté is reformulated as the menu's spiciest dish, and Chili Garlic Ramen returns after a prior high-performing limited-time run. Both are available nationwide, in restaurants, online, via catering, and through Noodles Rewards.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) will report fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and host a conference call on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
CEO Joe Christina and CFO Mike Hynes will host. A press release will be issued after market close the same day. The call is available by phone and via live webcast at investor.noodles.com; a replay will be available through April 8, 2026.
Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) will effect a 1-for-8 reverse stock split of its Class A common stock effective February 18, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. ET. The split is intended to bring the company into compliance with Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. Stockholders approved a reverse split range on February 4, 2026, with over 96% voting in favor; the board set the 1-for-8 ratio. Outstanding equity awards and plan shares will be adjusted proportionally; no fractional-share cash payments will be made.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) is bringing back its cult favorite Steak Stroganoff for a limited time, featuring wavy egg noodles, mushroom-sherry cream sauce and marinated steak. The return is tied to fan-driven social activity and an AI-powered creative campaign transforming fan submissions into mini-dramas.
From Feb 10–25, 2026 the company will hold a Chief StroganOff-icer casting call: entries via Instagram comments run Feb 10–12, with fan voting the week of Feb 17. The winner receives a free bowl every week in 2026, branded Stroganoff swag, and an AI-produced mini-drama feature. New Noodles Rewards members get a free regular entrée after a first $10+ purchase and can earn points toward future rewards.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) released preliminary, unaudited sales results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2025. System-wide comparable sales rose 6.6%, with company-owned restaurants +7.3% and franchise restaurants +3.8% versus Q4 2024. As of Dec 30, 2025 the company operated 340 company-owned and 83 franchise restaurants. The company closed 33 company-owned and nine franchise restaurants in 2025 and expects to close an additional 30–35 restaurants in 2026. Results remain preliminary and subject to quarter-end adjustments.
Galloway Capital Partners announced a 6.01% stake in Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) on December 3, 2025. Galloway says Noodles is materially undervalued and proposes decisive steps to enhance shareholder value, including accelerated asset sales, debt reduction, and a capital-structure reset.
Key proposals include selling approximately 200 company-owned restaurants to generate roughly $60 million in proceeds and using the funds to retire most high-cost debt, lower interest expense, and improve cash flow and EPS. Galloway references a prior turnaround at Regis (Nasdaq: RGS) as a comparable outcome and says it intends to work constructively with management.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) is offering a limited‑time Holiday Crispy made with SNICKERS® throughout December 2025 for $3.50 while supplies last. The seasonal treat pairs the brand's chewy, buttery rice crispy with SNICKERS® caramel and peanuts and is made fresh in‑house daily.
Available at participating restaurants and online at Noodles.com, the promotion emphasizes quick indulgence during the busy holiday season and highlights the brand's 445 restaurants and 30 years in business. Guests are encouraged to join Noodles Rewards for points, early access, and a free entrée after the first $10+ purchase for new members.
Noodles & Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) reported Q3 2025 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Total revenue was $122.1M, down 0.5% year-over-year, while comparable restaurant sales rose 4.0% system-wide (company 4.0%, franchise 4.3%). The company reported a net loss of $9.2M, or $0.20 per diluted share, which included $5.3M of pre-tax restaurant impairments. Adjusted EBITDA improved 32.7% to $6.5M and restaurant contribution margin rose to 13.2%.
Liquidity at 9/30/25: cash $4.7M, debt $109.8M, available revolver $12.2M. 2025 guidance revised: revenue $492M–$495M; comps +3.6%–4.2%; 31–34 company closures; two company openings; capex $12M–$13M. Board initiated strategic review on Sept 3, 2025.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) is promoting holiday catering and rewards as pizza fatigue rises. A commissioned survey found 70% of respondents would prefer noodles over pizza and 91% find noodle-based meals more appealing for gatherings; 46% eat pizza weekly during the holidays.
The company offers limited-time catering deals: Buy one pan, get one 25% off (Nov 1–30) with code PANS25, and 15% off orders over $150 (Nov 18–Dec 31) with code MERRYNOODLES. Gift-card bonus and an Instagram giveaway of 100 $50 gift cards are also announced. New rewards members get a free entrée after a $10+ first purchase.
Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) will report third quarter 2025 results and host a conference call on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
CEO Joe Christina and CFO Mike Hynes will host. A press release with Q3 2025 financial results will be issued after market close the same day. The call is accessible live by phone and via webcast at investor.noodles.com under "Events & Presentations."
A telephone replay is available through November 19, 2025 by dialing 412-317-6671 with passcode 13756125. An archived webcast will be posted on the company website shortly after the call.