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Noodles Cuts Losses to Boost Future Growth | Durham News

Noodles & Company is aggressively closing underperforming locations to sharpen its focus, boost profits, and fuel future growth—targeting 30-35 company-owned and 5 franchised spots by end of 2026. Since July 2025, they’ve shuttered 46 company-owned and 11 franchised stores, prioritizing closures near other successful outlets to redirect sales and boost nearby performance. While a $5M charge reflects the cost of these closures, the strategy is part of a broader effort to streamline operations amid rising costs and shifting dining habits. Positive signs include rising comparable sales and…

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