What specific acknowledgments in the Noodles & Company Franchise Agreement are deleted by this addendum?

According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, addenda to the franchise agreement for franchisees in Minnesota, Maryland, North Dakota, and Hawaii include the deletion of specific acknowledgments in the standard Franchise Agreement.

For franchisees in these states, the addendum specifically states that "The acknowledgments in Sections 1.02 (c), (d) and (e) of the Franchise Agreement are hereby deleted." This means that franchisees in these states will not be subject to the acknowledgments outlined in those sections of the standard agreement.

This modification suggests that Noodles & Company is adjusting certain terms to comply with state-specific franchise laws or regulations, particularly in Minnesota, Maryland, North Dakota, and Hawaii. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the full addendum and franchise agreement to understand how these changes affect their rights and obligations, and should seek legal counsel to ensure they fully understand the implications of these deletions.