What is the duration of the franchise term for a Noodles & Company restaurant?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2.01 Grant of Franchise and Term. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, we grant to you the right, and you assume the obligation, to operate a Noodles & Company Restaurant at the location set forth on the front page of this Agreement (the "Premises") and to use the Marks and System solely in connection therewith, for a term of 20 years, starting on the date of the opening of your Noodles & Company Restaurant (the "Term"). Immediately after the opening date, Noodles & Company may, at its discretion, deliver a Confirmation of Term Commencement Date in the form of Exhibit C hereto. You must conduct the business of your Noodles & Company Restaurant at the Premises for the duration of the Term. You may not conduct the business of your Noodles & Company Restaurant or use the System at any site other than the Premises, or relocate your
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 99–350)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise term is 20 years. The 20-year term starts on the date the Noodles & Company restaurant opens.
Noodles & Company may provide a "Confirmation of Term Commencement Date" after the opening date. The franchisee must operate the Noodles & Company restaurant at the designated location for the entire 20-year term.
The franchisee cannot operate the Noodles & Company restaurant or use the system at any location other than the approved premises without consent from Noodles & Company. The franchisee also needs approval from Noodles & Company to relocate the restaurant.