How many Noodles & Company franchise restaurants were in operation as of December 31, 2024?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As of December 31, 2024, January 2, 2024 and January 3, 2023, there were 92, 90 and 93 franchise restaurants in operation, respectively. Franchisees opened three restaurants in 2024, no restaurants in 2023 and three in 2022. Seven franchise restaurants closed in 2024, three franchise restaurants closed in 2023 and one closed in 2022. In addition, there were six company-owned locations acquired by a franchisee in 2024 and 15 acquired by a franchisee in 2022.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 98–99)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of December 31, 2024, there were 92 franchise restaurants in operation. This number reflects the count of Noodles & Company restaurants owned and operated by franchisees at the end of the fiscal year.
For a prospective franchisee, this figure provides insight into the size and stability of the Noodles & Company franchise system. It indicates the number of existing franchisees who have invested in the brand and are actively running restaurants. This number can be considered when evaluating the brand's market presence and potential for growth.
Additionally, the FDD notes that there were 90 franchise restaurants in operation as of January 2, 2024, and 93 franchise restaurants in operation as of January 3, 2023. This historical data can help potential franchisees understand the recent trends in the number of franchise-operated locations, including openings and closures.