What is the monthly Restaurant Technology Support fee for each Noodles & Company restaurant?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Interest on late payments | 1.5% per month or the maximum rate allowed by law, whichever is less | Immediately | The interest rate applies to any money you owe us or any of our affiliates after the due date; payment made by electronic withdrawal. |
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| Fees to evaluate and approve alternative suppliers | Our reasonable costs and expenses, which currently are expected to range between $0 and $2,000 per sku, although costs could greatly exceed those amounts depending on the product | Upon receipt of our bill | We may impose reasonable inspections and supervision fees to cover our costs in evaluating and maintaining alternative brands or suppliers you propose in accordance with the Franchise Agreement; payment made by electronic withdrawal. |
| Audit | Cost of audit, which is expected to range between $3,000 and $4,000, if a discrepancy is found in accordance with the Franchise Agreement | Completion of audit | Payable only if you fail to furnish required information or if we find an understatement of Net Royalty Sales greater than 1.0%; payment made by electronic withdrawal. |
| Insurance | Will vary if incurred | Will vary as incurred | If you fail to obtain the required insurance coverage for the Noodles & Company restaurant, we may obtain coverage at your expense. You must list Noodles & Company as an additional insured on all policies. |
| Maintenance costs | Will vary if incurred | As incurred | If you fail or refuse to maintain the Noodles & Company restaurant as required, we have the right to do so on your behalf and at your expense and you must cover our expenses in doing so. |
| IT Services | Varies | As incurred | Amounts described in Item 11. |
| Restaurant Technology Support | $1,000 per month, per restaurant | Mo |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 19–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a Restaurant Technology Support fee of $1,000 per month for each restaurant. This fee is due monthly and is collected via automatic electronic withdrawal.
Technology support fees are common in franchising, as franchisors often provide and maintain proprietary software, hardware, and IT infrastructure for their franchisees. The fee covers the ongoing costs of these services, ensuring that all locations operate with consistent and up-to-date technology.
For a prospective Noodles & Company franchisee, this $1,000 monthly fee represents a fixed operating expense that must be factored into their financial projections. It is important to understand exactly what services and support are included in this fee, and to evaluate whether the value received justifies the cost. Franchisees should also inquire about potential increases in this fee over time, as technology costs can fluctuate.