What is a precondition for a Noodles & Company franchisee to participate in the RTS Plan?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
imposes the maximum duty permitted by law, as if the resulting covenant were separately stated in and made a part of this Agreement.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
EXHIBIT D
(continued)
| onsidered current assets. Replacement costs of smallwares inventory are recorded as other | ||
|---|---|---|
| restaurant operating costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and are expensed as incurred. | As of December 31, 2024 | |
| and January 2, 2024, smallwares inventory of $6.7 million, was included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
EXHIBIT E
PROTECTED AREA EXHIBIT
Exhibit A
Franchise Restaurant Technology Support Plan
Overview
The Noodles & Company Franchise Restaurant Technology Support (RTS) Plan is designed to advance both the operational effectiveness of the Noodles & Company technology ecosystem and the data security posture of franchise restaurants. This Support Offering document is intended to summarize and detail the RTS Plan along with outlining the associated requirements, exclusions and costs. The accompanying contract governs the specific elements of the relationship established between Noodles & Company (N&C) and
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 99–350)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, participation in the Franchise Restaurant Technology Support (RTS) Plan requires adherence to the terms and conditions outlined in the accompanying contract. The RTS Plan is designed to enhance the operational effectiveness of Noodles & Company's technology and data security within franchise restaurants.
The RTS Plan costs $1,000 per restaurant per month and covers support for specific technologies, including internet/phones, Aloha POS system, OLO and Noodles Rewards, data security and PCI compliance, Arista wireless for guest WiFi, restaurant Microsoft 365 Email Account, and restaurant iPad management. The plan includes services such as managed broadband internet, content filtering, hardware troubleshooting, menu changes, security software, and PCI-related activities.
Prospective Noodles & Company franchisees should carefully review the RTS Plan contract to fully understand their obligations, the specific services provided, and any exclusions. Understanding these details is crucial for budgeting and ensuring that the restaurant's technology infrastructure meets Noodles & Company's standards and supports efficient operations.