How many Noodles & Company outlets ceased operations for other reasons in 2024?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Termi nation s | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations – Other Reason | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2022 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | |
| Connecticut | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Florida | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Illinois | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Indiana | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Iowa | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Kentucky | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| Michigan | 2022 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | |
| Minnesota | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Missouri | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
| Montana | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Nebraska | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| North | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Carolina | ||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| South | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carolina | ||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| North Dakota | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| South Dakota | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Oregon | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
| Tennessee | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Washington | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Wisconsin | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 2022 | 76 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 93 |
| 2023 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 90 | |
| 2024 | 90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 92 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 89–97)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a total of 7 franchised outlets ceased operations for reasons other than termination, non-renewal, or reacquisition by the franchisor during the fiscal year 2024. This figure is derived from a table that provides a state-by-state breakdown of outlet activity. These 'other reasons' are not defined in the excerpt, but could include situations like relocation, failure to meet brand standards, or mutual agreement to close without formal termination.
The state of California saw the highest number of closures for 'other reasons' with 4 outlets ceasing operations. Kentucky, Michigan and Missouri each had 1 outlet close for 'other reasons'. This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and potential challenges within the Noodles & Company franchise system. Understanding why outlets close, beyond the typical reasons, can help franchisees assess risks and opportunities in different markets.
It's important to note that while 7 franchised locations closed for 'other reasons', the total number of franchised Noodles & Company outlets actually increased by 2 during 2024, from 90 to 92. This indicates that new openings outpaced closures. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind these 'other' closures to better understand the factors influencing outlet success and failure within the Noodles & Company system. Further due diligence, including conversations with current and former franchisees, is advisable to gain a comprehensive understanding.