What is the maximum timeframe allowed for completing repairs or reconstruction of a damaged Noodles & Company restaurant?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (e) If your Noodles & Company Restaurant is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, you must initiate within 30 days (and diligently continue until completion, which shall be accomplished in no more than 120 days) all repairs or reconstruction to restore your Noodles & Company Restaurant to its original condition (and all remodeling performed or required to be performed to date), unless your landlord fails to rebuild the premises.
If, in our reasonable judgment, the damage or destruction
is of such a nature that it is feasible, without incurring substantial additional costs, to repair or reconstruct your Noodles & Company Restaurant in accordance with the thenstandard Noodles & Company Restaurant layout and decor specifications, we may require you to repair or reconstruct your Noodles & Company Restaurant in accordance with those specifications.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 99–350)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Noodles & Company restaurant is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, the franchisee must begin repairs or reconstruction within 30 days. The franchisee must then diligently continue the repair work until it is completed within a maximum of 120 days. This is required to restore the restaurant to its original condition, including any remodeling that had been performed up to that point.
However, this timeline is contingent on the landlord's actions. If the landlord is responsible for rebuilding the premises, the franchisee's obligation to repair or reconstruct is dependent on the landlord fulfilling their responsibilities. Additionally, Noodles & Company has the right to require the franchisee to update the restaurant to the then-current standard layout and decor if it is feasible without incurring substantial additional costs.
Failure to adhere to these timelines and standards could potentially lead to a breach of the franchise agreement. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand these obligations and be prepared to act quickly and efficiently in the event of damage or destruction to their Noodles & Company restaurant.