What happens if a Noodles & Company franchisee fails to comply with required renovations for renewal?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee expressly acknowledges and agrees that failure to timely comply with any renovation, modernization and improvements required under subsection (vi) of Section 17.01 in connection with the renewal of the franchise shall be deemed a material default which, if not timely cured after notice, may result in termination of the Renewal Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 98–99)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee fails to complete the required renovations, modernizations, and improvements in connection with the renewal of their franchise agreement, it will be considered a material default.
This material default allows Noodles & Company to send a notice to the franchisee. If the franchisee does not resolve the default within the time frame specified in the notice, Noodles & Company has the right to terminate the Renewal Franchise Agreement.
This means that maintaining the restaurant according to Noodles & Company's standards is critical for a franchisee who wishes to renew their agreement. Franchisees should carefully review the renovation requirements and ensure they can meet them within the given timeframe to avoid potential termination of their franchise agreement.