What evidence must a Noodles & Company franchisee present to demonstrate their right to remain in possession of the premises for the renewal term?

According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee seeking to renew their franchise agreement must provide evidence that they have the right to remain in possession of the premises for the entire 10-year renewal term. This evidence must be satisfactory to Noodles & Company, and the company must approve the location as suitable for a Noodles & Company restaurant based on its then-current site criteria.

For a Noodles & Company franchisee, this means securing the rights to the restaurant location for another 10 years. Typically, this involves either extending the current lease or negotiating a new lease agreement with the landlord. The franchisee needs to ensure that the terms of the lease extension are acceptable to Noodles & Company.

Noodles & Company retains the right to approve and modify the terms of any lease extension, and the franchisee must provide a copy of the lease extension for approval before signing. The lease extension should substantially conform to the previous lease agreement approved by Noodles & Company. Failing to secure the premises for the renewal term or not obtaining Noodles & Company's approval could prevent the franchisee from renewing their franchise agreement.

If the premises is leased, the franchisee must extend their current lease to be coterminous with the term of the Renewal Franchise Agreement. Noodles & Company has the right to approve and modify the terms of any lease extension, and the franchisee must deliver a copy for approval before signing. If the lease terminates for any reason prior to the expiration of the agreement, Noodles & Company can require the franchisee to secure an alternative approved site within three months or terminate the agreement.