Which definitions are deleted from Section 1.04 of the Renewal Franchise Agreement for Noodles & Company?

According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 1.04 of the Renewal Franchise Agreement is amended by deleting two specific definitions. These definitions are "Commencement of Construction" and "Grand Opening Marketing Program".

For a renewing franchisee, this means that these two terms will no longer have the same defined meaning as they once did in the original franchise agreement. The removal of the "Commencement of Construction" definition suggests that construction-related stipulations are either irrelevant or handled differently in the renewal context, as the restaurant is already established. Similarly, the deletion of the "Grand Opening Marketing Program" definition indicates that a grand opening marketing program is not required or relevant for a renewed franchise, which is logical since the location is already operational.

This change reflects the different nature of a renewal versus a new franchise. New franchises typically require initial construction and a grand opening marketing push to establish the business, whereas renewals focus on the continued operation of an existing Noodles & Company restaurant. Franchisees should note these changes as they review their renewal agreements to understand the updated terms and conditions that apply to their continued operation.