Does Noodles & Company provide construction status updates and site visits during the construction phase?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- status of construction that you provide, and, if we choose, visit the construction site. We will also provide guidance to you in developing your Noodles & Company restaurants as we determine. (Franchise Agreement, Section 3.03);
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 36–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, Noodles & Company will review the status of construction that the franchisee provides. Noodles & Company also has the option to visit the construction site. Additionally, Noodles & Company will provide guidance to franchisees in developing their Noodles & Company restaurants as they determine necessary.
This means that while Noodles & Company does not guarantee construction site visits, they may occur at the discretion of Noodles & Company. It is important for prospective franchisees to maintain open communication with Noodles & Company regarding construction progress and to provide regular updates as requested.
Noodles & Company also provides franchisees with layout requirements for their restaurants. Except for existing area operators of Noodles & Company restaurants who have already opened restaurants, Noodles & Company will provide the space plans and signage layouts for the first three restaurants. For additional restaurants, franchisees must have their plans approved by Noodles & Company. Noodles & Company will also provide construction orientation for the franchisee's first restaurant and will specify the equipment, furniture, fixtures, and signs, as well as provide a list of approved suppliers.