According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Kimberly Ahlman was an Area Manager at Noodles & Company before becoming a Franchise Business Consultant. She held the position of Area Manager from May 2021 to March 2023. In March 2023, she transitioned to the role of Franchise Business Consultant.

Prior to her time at Noodles & Company, from May 2017 to June 2020, Ahlman was the Director of Operations for Credo, LLC in Chanhassen, Minnesota. This prior experience in operations management likely provided her with valuable skills and insights that she could leverage in her roles at Noodles & Company, first as an Area Manager and then as a Franchise Business Consultant.

For a prospective Noodles & Company franchisee, this information indicates that the Franchise Business Consultants at Noodles & Company may have direct, hands-on experience with the brand's operations. This could be beneficial, as they would likely have a strong understanding of the day-to-day challenges and opportunities that franchisees face.