Colorado-based fast-casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company could close nearly two dozen locations by the end of 2025. According to their first-quarter earnings report, the company plans to close both corporate-owned and franchised Noodles & Company restaurants. Prior to May 2025, Noodles & Company projected 12 to 15 closures. Now, the restaurant could close as many as 21 stores. Since its inception in 1995, Noodles & Company’s mission has been simple.
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According to the company website, “From the beginning, we have committed ourselves to serving fresh food, fresh ingredients and a fresh perspective of caring for our guests, our team members and our communities. We truly believe there is nothing that can bring people together—or make the world a better place—quite like a bowl of noodles.”
Noodles & Company Has Not Announced What Locations Will Close
A Noodles & Company representative confirmed the closures in a statement to USA Today but declined to say which locations would close. They said they could not disclose details “as many of these decisions are still in progress.”
The statement continued, “Our focus remains on operating a strong, healthy restaurant base that allows us to deliver the best possible experience to our guests.”
The company operates 380 company-owned restaurants and 89 franchised locations in 31 states.
Noodles & Company is one of a kind in the market and intends to continue to serve its customers quality food at affordable prices.
“We’re the only restaurant devoted entirely to noodles, offering a menu that blends classic comfort with contemporary innovation. From our rich Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese dishes to globally inspired noodle bowls like Rigatoni Rosa and Japanese Pan Noodles, our diverse selection ensures there’s something for everyone,” the website explains. “No matter your mood, we have the dish to match—each made fresh, just for you.”
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