What topics are covered in the Condition/Appearance of Restaurant section of the Noodles & Company documentation?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You agree to purchase or lease all required equipment, furnishings, fixtures and signs for your Noodles & Company Restaurant from Designated Suppliers and Approved Suppliers as applicable.
You agree to purchase or lease only such types, brands and models of fixtures, furniture, equipment, signs and supplies that we approve for Noodles & Company Restaurants as meeting our standards and specifications, including standards and specifications for quality, design, warranties, appearance, function and performance.
You may purchase or lease approved types, brands or models of fixtures, furniture, equipment, signs and supplies only from suppliers approved by us.
From time to time, we may modify the list
of approved types, brands, models and/or suppliers, and you may not, after receipt of notice of such modification, reorder any type, brand or model from any supplier that is no longer approved. If you propose to purchase any fixtures, furniture, equipment, signs or supplies of a type, brand or model, or propose to purcha
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 98–99)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, the condition and appearance of the restaurant are addressed through specific requirements related to equipment, furniture, fixtures, and signs. Noodles & Company requires franchisees to purchase or lease these items from designated or approved suppliers.
The FDD specifies that franchisees must only acquire types, brands, and models of fixtures, furniture, equipment, signs, and supplies that meet Noodles & Company's standards. These standards encompass quality, design, warranties, appearance, function, and performance. This ensures uniformity and adherence to the brand's image across all franchise locations.
Noodles & Company retains the right to modify the list of approved items and suppliers. Franchisees are obligated to comply with these modifications and discontinue reordering from suppliers that are no longer approved. If a franchisee wishes to use a new type, brand, or model of any item, they must first obtain approval from Noodles & Company, ensuring that all elements within the restaurant align with the brand's established standards.