Are the Marks used by Noodles & Company registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
r the operation of Noodles & Company restaurants using the System to the extent we designate the Marks for use by you.
Noodles & Company currently owns the principal trade and service marks listed below, and other trade and service marks (collectively, "Marks"), used in the business of owning and operating Noodles & Company restaurants and supporting franchise operations (including the right to sublicense the Marks to our franchisees); however, we reserve the right to transfer any or all of the Marks to a related company. If we do transfer the Marks to a related company, we will secure a license or other right for you to use the Marks that we deem necessary for you to operate your Noodles & Company restaurant. The following Marks are registered on the Principal Register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"):
| Mark | Registration No. | Registration Date | |---|---|---| | NOODLES & COMPANY | 2,547,018 | March 12, 2002 | | NOODLES & COMPANY and Design | 3,333,189 | November 13, 2007 | | NOODLES & COMPANY | 3,663,655 | August 4, 2009 | | NOODLES & COMPANY and Design | 4,562,774 | July 8, 2014 | | YOUR WORLD KITCHEN | 4,325,707 | April 23, 2013 | | NOODLES & COMPANY WORLD KITCHEN and | 5,055,941 | October 4, 2016 | | Design | | | |---|---|---| | NOODLES WORLD KITCHEN | 5,325,605 | October 31, 2017 | | NOODLES WORLD KITCHEN and Design | 5,330,975 | November 7, 2017 | | NOODLES WORLD KITCHEN and Design | 5,558,608 | September 11, 2018 | | NOODLES REWARDS | 5,506,445 | July 3, 2018 | | THE NOODLETONS | 5,582,070 | October 9, 2018 | | QUICK PICKUP ONLINE · APP · | 5,710,924 | March 26, 2019 | | PHONE and Design | | | | Noodle Design | 6165272 | Sept. 29, 2020 | |---|---|---| | | | | | Noodle Design (To-Go Icon) | 6 1 6 5 2 7 3 | S e p t . 2 9 , 2 0 2 0 | | | | | | NOODLES REWARDS Horizontal Logo | 6 2 3 4 9 7 4 | D e c . 2 9 , 2 0 2 0 | | | | | | NOODLES REWARDS and Design | 6404369 | June 29, 2021 | | LEANGUINI | 6908670 | Nov. 22, 2022 | | GOODNESS GUARANTEE | 6908690 | Nov. 22, 2022 | | UNCOMMON GOODNESS | 6919355 | Dec. 6, 2022 | | CAULIFLOODLES | 6991981 | Feb. 28, 2023 | All required affidavits regarding the trademarks and service marks have been filed.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 53–58)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, Noodles & Company owns several principal trade and service marks used in their restaurant business and franchise operations. These marks are registered on the Principal Register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Noodles & Company has the right to sublicense these marks to its franchisees, allowing them to operate under the Noodles & Company name.
The FDD lists several registered trademarks, including "NOODLES & COMPANY" (Registration No. 2,547,018, registered March 12, 2002), "NOODLES & COMPANY and Design" (Registration No. 3,333,189, registered November 13, 2007), and "YOUR WORLD KITCHEN" (Registration No. 4,325,707, registered April 23, 2013), among others. This registration provides Noodles & Company with legal protection of its brand and identity.
As a franchisee, you must use these marks in full compliance with Noodles & Company's rules and cannot use them as part of any corporate or business name or with any unauthorized modifications. Franchisees are required to notify Noodles & Company of any potential infringement or challenges to the use of these marks. Noodles & Company retains sole discretion over any legal action regarding these marks and will indemnify franchisees against damages from authorized use of the marks, provided the franchisee complies with all agreements. This comprehensive approach to trademark management aims to protect the brand's integrity and consistency across all franchise locations.