Does Noodles & Company reserve the right to approve the franchisee's choice of general contractor?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(c) Construction. You must start construction of your Noodles & Company Restaurant (i) within 60 days after you have leased, subleased or acquired the Premises or (ii) upon receipt of all necessary permits and licenses, provided such permits were promptly requested, whichever is later, unless we mutually agree otherwise. We reserve the right to require that you obtain our acceptance of your choice of general contractor. You must procure all applicable construction insurance in amounts and coverages in accordance with the Noodles & Company Operations Manual. You must obtain lien waivers from your general contractor and all subcontractors who furnish any materials or services in the construction of your Noodles & Company Restaurant. You must complete construction of your Noodles & Company Restaurant within 120 days after the start of construction, unless we agree otherwise. You must open your Noodles & Company Restaurant within 14 days after the date construction is completed and all necessary approvals have been obtained. Time is of the essence in the construction and opening of your Noodles & Company Restaurants and failure to comply with all deadlines relating thereto is a material breach or default of this Agreement. Any extensions of time are subject to our approval, which we may withhold at our discretion.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 99–350)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Noodles & Company does reserve the right to require acceptance of the franchisee's choice of general contractor.
Furthermore, the franchisee must start construction of their Noodles & Company restaurant within 60 days after leasing, subleasing, or acquiring the premises, or upon receiving all necessary permits and licenses (if promptly requested), unless otherwise agreed upon. The franchisee is also responsible for securing all applicable construction insurance, and must provide lien waivers from the general contractor and all subcontractors.
The franchisee must complete construction within 120 days after construction begins, unless Noodles & Company agrees otherwise. The restaurant must open within 14 days after construction is completed and all necessary approvals are obtained. Failure to meet these deadlines constitutes a material breach of the agreement. Extensions of time are subject to Noodles & Company's approval, which may be withheld at their discretion.