What is the estimated cost for the hardware platform compatible with Aloha for a Noodles & Company restaurant?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
system should require, at a minimum, unique user logons and multi factor authentication for remote support.
We require you to use the current Aloha Quick Service™ application with kitchen video and Aloha Credit Card software. The typical hardware platform that is compatible with Aloha or any other Aloha hardware applications which may be used is specified by us in the Operations Manual and generally will cost $20,000 to $25,000 per restaurant. (This cost is included in Item 7.) Variations from the hardware specified in the Operations Manual may cause the POS system to experience proble
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 36–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use the current Aloha Quick Service application with kitchen video and Aloha Credit Card software. The estimated cost for the typical hardware platform that is compatible with Aloha or any other Aloha hardware applications is between $20,000 and $25,000 per restaurant. This cost is included in the initial investment costs outlined in Item 7 of the FDD.
Variations from the hardware specified in the Operations Manual may cause problems with the POS system. Additionally, franchisees should anticipate annual hardware and software maintenance costs of approximately $3,000 per restaurant.
Noodles & Company also requires franchisees to purchase and use necessary polling and communication software to transmit daily financial information. The brand may also require franchisees to purchase and use the same back office, inventory, and ideal food cost software that they use, which is currently eRestaurant Services, costing about $134 per month per restaurant. It is important to note that Noodles & Company may change the required software and hardware in the future, and franchisees will be responsible for the costs of these changes or upgrades.