Where can a Noodles & Company franchisee find the fee schedule for training program certification?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will be required to obtain re-certification of your training programs from time to time, and we may withhold certification if we determine, in our sole discretion, that your training programs do not meet our high standards. You will be charged the fees for such certification in accordance with the fee schedule in our then current Operations Manual.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 99–350)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, the fee schedule for training program certification is located in the then-current Operations Manual. Specifically, Item 23 outlines that franchisees will be charged fees for certification of their training programs and that these fees will be in accordance with the fee schedule detailed in the Operations Manual.
This means that a prospective Noodles & Company franchisee needs to consult the Operations Manual to understand the costs associated with certifying their training programs. The Operations Manual is a critical document that contains detailed information about the Noodles & Company system, standards, and procedures.
It is important for potential franchisees to review the Operations Manual carefully to fully understand all the costs involved in operating a Noodles & Company franchise, including training and certification fees. Franchisees should also inquire about how often the Operations Manual is updated and how they will be notified of any changes to the fee schedule.