How many Noodles & Company outlets closed in Illinois during 2022?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 | Table No. 4 Status of Company-Owned Outlets For Fiscal Years 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisees | Outl
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, one outlet in Illinois was closed during 2022. At the start of 2022, there were 49 Noodles & Company outlets in Illinois. During the year, three new outlets opened, and one closed, resulting in 51 outlets by the end of the year.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and performance of Noodles & Company restaurants in Illinois. A closure could indicate market challenges or other factors affecting the profitability of the franchise in that specific location. However, the opening of three new locations suggests overall growth in the state.
Prospective franchisees should further investigate the reasons behind the closure to understand any potential risks or challenges specific to the Illinois market. Understanding the factors that contribute to both openings and closures can help franchisees make informed decisions about location selection and business strategies.