Does Noodles & Company's approval of a site constitute a guarantee of success, profitability, or viability of the location?

According to the 2025 FDD, Noodles & Company's approval of a site for a franchise location does not guarantee the success, profitability, or viability of that location. While Noodles & Company offers guidance in site selection and has a Real Estate Site Approval Committee that reviews potential locations, the final decision to lease or purchase a site rests solely with the franchisee.

The FDD emphasizes that franchisees are responsible for conducting their own independent due diligence before committing to a site. Noodles & Company may provide site selection criteria and on-site evaluations, but these are based on reasonable business judgment and can be modified at their discretion. The company may also use models to predict sales volumes at proposed sites, but they do not warrant the accuracy of these models or that they will predict actual financial results.

Noodles & Company's approval of a site merely indicates their willingness to grant a franchise at that location, not an assurance of its financial performance. Franchisees are encouraged to consult with professional advisors, including legal and real estate experts, before making any site selection decisions. This allocation of responsibility is typical in franchising, where the franchisee usually bears the risk associated with location-specific factors.