Under what conditions can Noodles & Company seek injunctive relief against a franchisee?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Noodles & Company may obtain, in any court of competent jurisdiction, any injunctive relief, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, against conduct or threatened conduct for which no adequate remedy at law may be available or which may cause it irreparable harm.
You and each of your Owners acknowledges that any violation of Sections 4, 5 or 6 hereof would result in irreparable injury for which no adequate remedy at law may be available.
If Noodles & Company files a claim to enforce this Agreement and prevails in such proceeding, you agree to reimburse Noodles & Company for all its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 99–350)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document, Noodles & Company can seek injunctive relief against a franchisee under specific circumstances. Noodles & Company may pursue injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction against conduct or threatened conduct for which there is no adequate remedy at law or which may cause irreparable harm.
Specifically, the FDD states that any violation of Sections 4, 5, or 6 of the agreement would result in irreparable injury for which no adequate remedy at law may be available. These sections likely pertain to critical aspects of the franchise agreement, such as maintaining brand standards, protecting confidential information, and adhering to non-compete clauses.
This means that if a franchisee violates these sections, Noodles & Company can seek a court order (injunction) to stop the franchisee's actions immediately. This remedy is in addition to any other legal options Noodles & Company may have. The franchisee may also be responsible for reimbursing Noodles & Company for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, if Noodles & Company prevails in a claim to enforce the agreement.