After more than 27 years in the fast-casual restaurant industry, we know what it takes to grow a burgeoning business. Our future-focused mindset helps us identify trends before they hit the market—like adding zucchini noodles to our menu before they became a sensation.
We know running efficient operations takes a little practice. To make sure your grand opening is a hit, we have you visit a training restaurant for executive training followed by hands-on assistance to get your new business started.
We’ll assist you in finding great locations for your new restaurants based on demographic data and your engrained knowledge of your region. Then, we’ll break ground on your new business.
From the get-go, we help you establish a strong foundation with the systems and support you need to thrive. Whether you need help analyzing your area’s demographic information or support for new openings, we’ve got you covered.
Our marketing team has expertise across all channels and core disciplines, providing you with the support you need to build demand in your market.
Our flexible footprints range from 1,800 to 2,700 sq.ft. to best meet the needs of your particular market. An indoor dining space is recommended for each model, and you’ll have the option to add on attractive features like a pick-up window or outdoor patio.
National contracts with preferred vendors ensure you get favorable pricing on equipment, goods and maintenance consistent with our operational standards. We also source high-quality ingredients to help simplify your reordering process.
The estimated initial investment for a Noodles & Company franchise is between $747,000 and $1,423,000 per restaurant1. This estimate includes the $35,000 franchise fee due to the franchisor. Ongoing expenses include a 1.25% marketing fee and 5% royalty fees. For more information about financial investment, please reach out to our team.
Some franchise partners, whether investing as an individual or a group, do not act as the day-to-day operator of their Noodles & Company franchise. Creating partnerships and building a team is critical. We encourage our franchise partners to assemble a team with the right skills and resources to develop and operate multiple restaurants. If you are interested in working with an operating partner, we’d love to have a conversation with you about your goals.
We are currently only offering development agreements. A development agreement would typically include a minimum of three (3) locations, and up to ten (20), based on the size of the market and territory being developed. The actual size and scope of the development agreement will vary based on certain conditions, such as the market size and the franchisee’s financial and operational abilities.
We provide robust, hands-on training for you and your employees. You will receive hands-on franchise training at the home office and your restaurant. Your general manager will go through six weeks of training at our company restaurants to ensure they’re ready to lead your team. For your first two locations, we will send our experienced trainers to your stores for three weeks to help onboard your hires.
Noodles & Company regularly engages in a national marketing campaign and we’re active on corporate social media channels to drive attention to the brand. Additionally, we provide you with content and creative assets to help you develop localized marketing campaigns and brand awareness in your region. Contact us for additional paid advertising services directly through corporate to assist you in getting the most from your budget.
No, we currently do not have an arrangement with a bank or lender for preferred financing options.
“Noodles & Company runs a different model compared to other franchisors. They’re not in the fast food industry, but are in the restaurant business, and that’s what makes them special. With so many fresh ingredients and SKUs, it’s not as systematic.”
