Chain: Noodles & Co.

Noodles & Company, serving classic noodle and pasta dishes from around the world, announced the appointment of Chef Nick Graff as director of culinary research and development. Graff will be responsible for driving the creative direction of the fast-casual restaurant’s diverse and globally inspired menu. He will oversee the development of the company’s in-restaurant menu, […]

Noodles & Company announced the election of Johanna Murphy as an independent member of its board of directors and a member of its Audit Committee. Murphy brings experience in developing marketing and digital strategies for numerous global consumer brands, including Ivanka Trump and Kate Spade. "We are pleased to welcome Johanna Murphy to our board […]

Hamra Enterprises, a franchisee of Noodles & Company, announced it has completed the purchase of seven franchised Noodles & Company restaurants from North American Dining, LLC.   North American Dining, LLC, a Noodles & Company franchisee, was formed in 2006 to develop Noodles & Company restaurants in Missouri. Since 2006, North American Dining has developed […]

Noodles & Company announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase 16 franchised Noodles & Co. restaurants for approximately $13.4 million. The acquisition is expected to close in early July 2014. The 16 locations included in the agreement, operated by long-time franchise partner, Sagamore Dining Partners, LLC, are located primarily in the greater Indianapolis […]

Noodles & Company announced the appointment of Glenn Douglas as vice president of supply chain. “Glenn has a proven track record of leading successful supply chain operations and building those important relationships with partners in the restaurant industry, so we are thrilled to welcome him to the Noodles & Company team," says Kevin Reddy, chairman […]

Asparagus may not be a fast-casual staple, but Noodles & Co. CEO Kevin Reddy believes the vegetable spear contributed to growth at his company’s 348 U.S. restaurants. Increased promotion of Your World Kitchen, Noodles & Co.’s series of internationally inspired dishes—to which fresh asparagus was recently added—was cited during the company’s August 8 second-quarter earnings […]

The list of the fastest-growing retailers this year tells a story of consumers’ growing affinity for fast-fashion, specialty grocery items, and apparel. STORES Hot 100 Retailers list, published annually in the August issue of STORES magazine, consists of retail companies that reported the greatest increase in domestic sales between 2011 and 2012. All public and […]