How many Noodles & Company outlets were operating in North Carolina at the start of 2024?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 0 | | Total | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 0 | Table No. 3 Status of Franchise Outlets For Fiscal Years 2022 to 2024
| 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 | 1 |
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, there were 4 franchised Noodles & Company outlets operating in North Carolina at the start of 2024. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of franchise outlets for fiscal years 2022 to 2024, showing the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, terminations, non-renewals, re acquisitions by the franchisor, ceased operations for other reasons, and the number of outlets at the end of the year for each state.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful in understanding the historical growth and changes in the number of Noodles & Company franchise locations in North Carolina. Knowing the number of existing outlets can help in assessing the market saturation and potential for new locations. It also provides insight into the stability and performance of existing franchises in the state.
It is important to note that while there were 4 Noodles & Company locations at the beginning of 2024, no locations closed or were reacquired by the franchisor during 2024, and no locations were opened. Therefore, at the end of 2024, there were still 4 Noodles & Company locations operating in North Carolina. This data helps potential franchisees gauge the brand's presence and activity in the state.