Is it a required action for the Operating Partner to complete Noodles & Company training?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
uld result in the termination of your Area Development Agreement or Franchise Agreement(s), or both.
You and your Operating Partner must complete all Noodles & Company training, which includes hands-on training and classroom training covering all phases of Noodles & Company restaurant operations, including food preparation, food safety, equipment operation and maintenance, cost control, inventory control and basic techniques of management. The training time periods and locations will be set forth by Noodles & Company, as amended, in the Noodles & Company Operations Manual and other materials as we deem appropriate. You and your Operating Partner must start your training at least 16 weeks prior to your first restaurant opening and your General Manager must start his/her training at least 12 weeks prior to the restaurant opening. Currently, training typically occurs at the Noodles & Company Central Support Office in Broomfield, Colorado, and at certified training restaurants in Colorado and in other states. The duration of general manager training under the current general manager training schedule is set forth in the Training Summary provided below. Training is currently scheduled based on a mutually agreed upon schedule between the FAO and Noodles & Company.
As of the date of this disclosure document, training will be administered by Becky Randall, Director - Training Ops Services and various members of our staff and Noodles & Company restaurant management personnel who have experience in the operation of Noodles & Company restaurants. Ms. Randall has been in the Director of Training role for almost nine years. In most cases, our trainers have an average of 8-12 years of previous experience with Noodles & Company.
You are required to use the Company designated systems for procedures and training. The internal procedure system is The Binder. The training systems is a webbased Learning Management system. It's called The Table and all new hire and development training is done via this website-based platform. It works on all devices with an internet connection and all team members have personal access to it to absorb their training. The cost is per restaurant per month. You must replace any individual who fails to successfully complete the appropriate training program(s) or who otherwise is not qualified to manage or perform the required functions at a Noodles & Company restaurant.
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, it is required for the Operating Partner to complete the Noodles & Company training program. This training includes both hands-on and classroom instruction, covering all aspects of restaurant operations. These aspects include food preparation, food safety, equipment operation and maintenance, cost control, inventory control, and basic management techniques.
The training location and duration are determined by Noodles & Company and detailed in the Operations Manual and other materials. The franchisee and their Operating Partner must begin training at least 16 weeks before the first restaurant opens, while the General Manager's training must start at least 12 weeks prior to opening. Currently, training typically takes place at the Noodles & Company Central Support Office in Broomfield, Colorado, and at certified training restaurants in Colorado and other states.
Noodles & Company also requires the use of company-designated systems for procedures and training, including an internal procedure system called "The Binder" and a web-based Learning Management system called "The Table." Franchisees are responsible for replacing any individual who fails to complete the training programs successfully. While Noodles & Company does not charge fees for the required training programs, franchisees are responsible for all compensation and expenses, including travel, meals, and lodging, associated with the training.