What is the estimated range for training costs for a Noodles & Company franchise?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount (2) | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | ||||
| Training (9) | $21,000 | $64,000 | As Arranged | As Incurred, Subject to Negotiated Terms | Employees, Airlines, Hotels & Restaurants |
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- Lodging and travel costs for training are included in these estimates to train three persons for your first restaurant. Fully-burdened labor costs for your employees to attend the training are not included as they may vary widely depending on the number of Noodles & Company restaurant locations already operated by you, proximity to other Noodles & Company restaurant locations, the tenure of your management team, local wage markets and the benefits you provide to your employees.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 23–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for training ranges from $21,000 to $64,000. This estimate covers the lodging and travel costs for training three people for the franchisee's first restaurant. These costs are to be paid as incurred, subject to negotiated terms, to employees, airlines, hotels, and restaurants.
However, this range does not include the fully burdened labor costs for the franchisee's employees to attend the training. The FDD notes that these labor costs can vary significantly based on factors such as the number of existing Noodles & Company locations operated by the franchisee, the proximity to other Noodles & Company restaurants, the tenure of the management team, local wage markets, and the benefits provided to employees.
Prospective franchisees should consider that the actual training costs could fall outside the estimated range due to the exclusion of labor costs and potential variations in travel and lodging expenses. It is important to factor in these potential additional costs when assessing the overall initial investment required to open a Noodles & Company franchise.