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Mill Road entities (NASDAQ: NDLS) report 7,103-share restructuring move

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NOODLES & Co reporting persons associated with Mill Road Capital reported updated holdings and an internal restructuring involving 7,103 Class A common shares coded as an “other” transaction. The 7,103 shares relate to restricted stock units or vested shares granted as director compensation in which the reporting persons may have an indirect pecuniary interest.

After these updates, one indirect holding shows 587,393 shares and a direct holding shows 283,267 shares, with a separate indirect position of 21,476 shares tied to director compensation arrangements. Footnotes explain that Fund II and Fund III directly hold most shares, that their general partners control voting and disposal, and that each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.

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Insider Mill Road Capital III, L.P., Mill Road Capital III GP LLC, Mill Road Capital II, L.P., Mill Road Capital II GP LLC, LYNCH THOMAS E
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Type Security Shares Price Value
Other Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value 7,103 $0.00 --
holding Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 21,476 shares (Indirect, See footnote); Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 283,267 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The shares reported are directly held by Mill Road Capital III, L.P. ("Fund III"). Mr. Lynch is a management committee director of Mill Road Capital III GP LLC, which is the sole general partner of Fund III and has sole authority to vote (or direct the vote of), and to dispose (or direct the disposal) of, these shares on behalf of Fund III. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein, if any. The shares reported are directly held by Mill Road Capital II, L.P. ("Fund II"). Mr. Lynch is a management committee director of Mill Road Capital II GP LLC, which is the sole general partner of Fund II and has sole authority to vote (or direct the vote of), and to dispose (or direct the disposal) of, these shares on behalf of Fund II. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein, if any. Represents restricted stock units (or shares issued upon the vesting thereof) granted by the issuer as director compensation, in which the Reporting Persons may have an indirect pecuniary interest. Mill Road Capital Management, LLC, an affiliate of the Reporting Persons that does not have Section 13(d) beneficial ownership of any securities of the issuer, has the right to receive the economic benefit of the reported shares pursuant to a contractual obligation with the holder of such shares. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein, if any.
Restructured shares 7,103 shares Other acquisition or disposition (code J), Class A Common Stock
Indirect holding 587,393 shares Total Class A shares following transaction, indirect ownership
Direct holding 283,267 shares Total Class A shares following transaction, direct ownership
Indirect RSU-related holding 21,476 shares Total Class A shares following transaction tied to director compensation
Transaction price $0.0000 per share Price per share for 7,103-share restructuring entry
restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units (or shares issued upon the vesting thereof) granted by the issuer as director compensation"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Section 13(d) beneficial ownership regulatory
"an affiliate of the Reporting Persons that does not have Section 13(d) beneficial ownership of any securities of the issuer"
pecuniary interest financial
"Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein"
ten percent owner regulatory
"is_ten_percent_owner": 1"
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type": "indirect"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Mill Road Capital III, L.P.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
328 PEMBERWICK ROAD

(Street)
GREENWICH CONNECTICUT 06831

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NOODLES & Co [ NDLS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
Form filed by One Reporting Person
XForm filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value283,267D(1)
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value587,393ISee footnote(2)
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value05/15/2026J7,103A$021,476ISee footnote(3)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Mill Road Capital III, L.P.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
328 PEMBERWICK ROAD

(Street)
GREENWICH CONNECTICUT 06831

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Mill Road Capital III GP LLC

(Last)(First)(Middle)
328 PEMBERWICK ROAD

(Street)
GREENWICH CONNECTICUT 06831

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Mill Road Capital II, L.P.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
328 PEMBERWICK ROAD

(Street)
GREENWICH CONNECTICUT 06831

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Mill Road Capital II GP LLC

(Last)(First)(Middle)
328 PEMBERWICK ROAD

(Street)
GREENWICH CONNECTICUT 06831

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
LYNCH THOMAS E

(Last)(First)(Middle)
328 PEMBERWICK ROAD

(Street)
GREENWICH CONNECTICUT 06831

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
XDirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Explanation of Responses:
1. The shares reported are directly held by Mill Road Capital III, L.P. ("Fund III"). Mr. Lynch is a management committee director of Mill Road Capital III GP LLC, which is the sole general partner of Fund III and has sole authority to vote (or direct the vote of), and to dispose (or direct the disposal) of, these shares on behalf of Fund III. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein, if any.
2. The shares reported are directly held by Mill Road Capital II, L.P. ("Fund II"). Mr. Lynch is a management committee director of Mill Road Capital II GP LLC, which is the sole general partner of Fund II and has sole authority to vote (or direct the vote of), and to dispose (or direct the disposal) of, these shares on behalf of Fund II. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein, if any.
3. Represents restricted stock units (or shares issued upon the vesting thereof) granted by the issuer as director compensation, in which the Reporting Persons may have an indirect pecuniary interest. Mill Road Capital Management, LLC, an affiliate of the Reporting Persons that does not have Section 13(d) beneficial ownership of any securities of the issuer, has the right to receive the economic benefit of the reported shares pursuant to a contractual obligation with the holder of such shares. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein, if any.
/s/ Thomas E. Lynch, Management Committee Director of sole general partner on behalf of Mill Road Capital III, L.P.05/19/2026
/s/ Thomas E. Lynch, Management Committee Director on behalf of Mill Road Capital III GP LLC05/19/2026
/s/ Thomas E. Lynch, Management Committee Director of sole general partner on behalf of Mill Road Capital II, L.P.05/19/2026
/s/ Thomas E. Lynch, Management Committee Director on behalf of Mill Road Capital II GP LLC05/19/2026
/s/ Thomas E. Lynch05/19/2026
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FAQ

What insider activity did Noodles & Co (NDLS) report in this Form 4?

Noodles & Co reported an internal restructuring of 7,103 Class A shares. The transaction was coded as “other” and tied to restricted stock units or vested shares from director compensation, rather than an open-market buy or sell, and updated indirect and direct ownership totals.

What does the 7,103-share transaction mean for NDLS insiders?

The 7,103-share transaction represents an “other” restructuring event, not a market trade. It relates to restricted stock units or vested shares granted as director compensation, with Mill Road Capital Management entitled to the economic benefit under a contractual arrangement.

Who controls voting and disposal of the NDLS shares held by Mill Road funds?

Voting and disposal authority over Fund II and Fund III shares rests with their general partners. Mill Road Capital III GP LLC and Mill Road Capital II GP LLC each have sole authority to vote and dispose of shares on behalf of their respective funds, according to the footnotes.

Do the Noodles & Co (NDLS) reporting persons claim full beneficial ownership of these shares?

No, each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest. The footnotes state that Fund II and Fund III directly hold the shares and that the reporting persons’ beneficial ownership is limited to the extent of their economic interest, if any.

How are restricted stock units treated in this NDLS Form 4 filing?

Restricted stock units or vested shares granted as director compensation are reported as an indirect interest. An affiliate, Mill Road Capital Management, has the right to receive the economic benefit of these shares under a contract, while reporting persons again disclaim broader beneficial ownership.