What is the cure period for failing to comply with any provision of the Noodles & Company agreement?

According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, the cure period for failing to comply with any provision of the agreement is 30 days after written notice is delivered to the franchisee. However, this is not a universal rule, as there are many exceptions.

Noodles & Company can terminate the agreement without any prior notice or opportunity to cure if the franchisee abandons the restaurant, or if the franchisee attempts to transfer the restaurant without prior written consent from Noodles & Company. Additionally, if a franchisee violates health or safety regulations, they have 48 hours to correct the issue after written notice. There is no opportunity to cure repeated defaults, which are defined as three or more material obligation defaults within a 12 month period.

Furthermore, the cure period can vary depending on the specific default. For instance, if a franchisee fails to obtain necessary licenses and permits, they have 20 days to cure the failure after receiving notice, unless no cure is possible. Similarly, if a franchisee defaults on obligations related to leases, agreements with Noodles & Company, or obligations to advertising cooperatives or vendors, they have 20 days to cure the failure after receiving notice, unless no cure is possible. Franchisees should carefully review the franchise agreement and related documents to understand the specific cure periods and conditions for different types of defaults.