What information must the Noodles & Company buyer's business plan include?

According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, the seller must receive a business plan from the buyer. The business plan must be in a form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the seller. Additionally, the seller must receive all other information required under Section 5.9, and this information must also be satisfactory to the seller.

This means that a prospective Noodles & Company franchisee will need to prepare a comprehensive business plan that meets the franchisor's standards. The franchisor has the discretion to determine if the business plan is satisfactory. This plan is a crucial document in the franchise approval process.

Furthermore, the franchisee must provide any additional information requested by Noodles & Company under Section 5.9 of the agreement. The FDD does not specify what Section 5.9 covers, so a prospective franchisee should ask Noodles & Company what information is required in the business plan and under Section 5.9 to ensure full compliance and increase the chances of approval.