Noodles & Company is a fast casual restaurant franchise featuring a globally inspired menu of noodle dishes, salads, soups, and other freshly prepared items. Franchising since 2003, the brand has built a loyal following by offering a…
Total Investment
$79K – $184K
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Royalty Rate
5% of Net Royalty Payable on Gross Sales
Total Units
832
Franchising Since
2003
🌻About Noodles & Company Franchise
Noodles & Company is a fast casual restaurant franchise featuring a globally inspired menu of noodle dishes, salads, soups, and other freshly prepared items.
Franchising since 2003, the brand has built a loyal following by offering a diverse selection of comfort food favorites drawn from cuisines around the world, all served in a welcoming, fast casual setting.
The franchise fee is $35,000.
💰Noodles & Company Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$79K
Average Investment
$132K
Maximum Investment
$184K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$35,000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
5% of Net Royalty Payable on of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Total Investment Range
$79,000 – $184,000
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $79K–$184K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is 5% of Net Royalty Payable on of gross sales.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
As As Incurred, Contractors &
Arranged Subject to Government Agencies
Negotiated
$47,000
$116,000
Cash As Incurred, Government Agencies
Subject to
Negotiated Terms
Supplies & Sma
$6,000
$10,000
As As Incurred, Approved Suppliers
Arranged Subject to
Negotiated Terms
Safe & C
$1,000
$3,000
Cash At Opening Operations
Registers
Utilities
$1,000
$18,000
As As Incurred, Employees, Airlines,
Arranged Subject to Hotels & Restaurants
Ne
$5,000
$15,000
Arranged Subject to Approved Suppliers
Negotiated Terms
Fee to Franchisor
Franch
$35,000
$35,000
per month and ranged from approximately
$6,900
$13,600
and
such allowances ranged from
$79,000
$184,000
and ranged from
$900
$22,600
💵Additional Fees (Item 6)
Fee Type
Amount
Technology Fee
$3,000
🏦Financing (Item 10)
Detail
Information
Financing Available
No
Description
Franchisor does not offer financing.
📊Noodles & Company Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.3M
Median Revenue
$158K
Revenue Range
$65K – $1.3M
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
⚖Noodles & Company Litigation & Risk Flags
✓
Clean Litigation RecordNoodles & Company has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Noodles & Company System Growth
Total Units
832
Franchised
460
Company-Owned
372
Noodles & Company currently operates 460 franchised locations and 372 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Noodles & Company Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Noodles & Company franchise ranges from $79,000 to $184,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Noodles & Company charges a royalty fee of 5% of Net Royalty Payable on of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Noodles & Company Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Noodles & Company to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Noodles & Company franchise owners report average revenue of $1.3M and median revenue of $158K. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Noodles & Company has been franchising since 2003. The FDD shows an investment range of $79,000-$184,000, a 5% of Net Royalty Payable on royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $79,000 to $184,000 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $6,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Noodles & Company
Total Investment
$79K – $184K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$35,000
Royalty5% of Net Royalty Payable on
Min. Cash Required$6,000
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units832
Franchising Since2003
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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