What was the lowest net sales reported for a Noodles & Company company-owned location?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Average | Median | High | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company and | $1,285,365 | $1,240,892 | $2,654,763 | $461,569 |
| Franchise Net | ||||
| Sales | ||||
| Company Net | $1,302,662 | $1,252,672 | $2,654,763 | $461,569 |
| Sales | ||||
| Franchise Net | $1,255,113 | $1,198,274 | $2,151,598 | $605,478 |
| Sales |
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 84–89)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the lowest net sales for a company-owned restaurant during the 52-week period ended December 31, 2024, was $461,569. This data is derived from the financial performance representation within the FDD, which includes information regarding average and median net sales for both company-owned and franchise-owned restaurants. It's important to note that these figures represent gross sales less certain deductions like taxes and discounts, and do not reflect the costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs required to determine net income or profit.
Prospective franchisees should understand that this figure represents the lowest performing location included in the financial performance representation, and there is no guarantee that a new franchise will achieve this level of sales. Factors such as location, market conditions, and management effectiveness can significantly impact a restaurant's financial performance. The FDD explicitly states that individual results may differ and there is no assurance of earning as much as the figures presented.
It is crucial for potential Noodles & Company franchisees to conduct their own independent investigation of the costs and expenses associated with operating a franchise, and to carefully consider the factors that could influence their restaurant's sales and profitability. The FDD encourages consulting with existing or former franchisees and seeking professional financial advice to gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential financial performance of a Noodles & Company franchise.