What is the estimated range for kitchen equipment costs for a Noodles & Company restaurant?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
OUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (1)**
| Type of Expenditure | Amount (2) | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | ||||
| Build-out Costs (3) | |||||
| Leasehold Improvements (4) | $381,000 | $8 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 23–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for kitchen equipment ranges from $150,000 to $241,000. These costs are paid to approved suppliers as incurred, subject to negotiated terms. This estimate is based on the costs incurred to open 10 recently opened company-owned restaurants in the trailing 12-month period ended December 31, 2024. These restaurants ranged in size from 2,000 to 3,500 square feet with an average of 2,400 square feet.
It is important to note that the amounts included in the table represent the low and high costs for each major cost category of the initial investment, but do not represent an individual restaurant cost in total. Further, the amounts included in the table represent cost categories for restaurants that vary widely including structural type, geographical location and utilization of union labor. Examples of structural type and geographical location include, but are not limited to, retrofitted sites, new construction, delivered construction, end-cap, free-standing and inline real estate within urban, suburban and rural geographies.
As with many costs associated with opening a Noodles & Company franchise, the cost of kitchen equipment can vary. Franchisees should confirm which suppliers are approved and understand what factors could cause the cost of kitchen equipment to fluctuate within the stated range. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these costs and discuss them with Noodles & Company and a business advisor before making any decisions.