On what day of the week does the Noodles & Company fiscal year typically end?

According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company operates on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year. The fiscal year ends on the Tuesday closest to December 31.

For example, the fiscal years 2024 and 2023 both contained 52 weeks and ended on December 31, 2024, and January 2, 2024, respectively. The fiscal year 2022 contained 53 weeks and ended on January 3, 2023.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that financial reporting and performance will be assessed according to this fiscal calendar. Understanding the timing of Noodles & Company's fiscal year-end is important for financial planning, tracking performance against company benchmarks, and complying with reporting requirements outlined in the franchise agreement.