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Noodles & Company Names Frank Rodriguez Senior Vice President of OperationsMay 28, 2026 12:00 PM
PR Newswire (US) Veteran restaurant leader recognized for team building, driving operational excellence, strengthening accountability and accelerating company performanceBROOMFIELD, Colo., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), the fast-casual restaurant known for its globally inspired noodle dishes, today announced the promotion of Frank Rodriguez to Senior Vice President of Operations, effective June 3, 2026. In his expanded role, he will provide leadership across restaurant operations services and training, creating greater alignment around leadership development, operational execution, and restaurant performance. Rodriguez will also continue to lead operations for the Company's 319 company-owned restaurants across 19 states, overseeing restaurant performance, team member development, guest experience and profitability.The promotion reflects Rodriguez's significant contributions to the Company's ongoing momentum and his role in helping strengthen operational discipline, accountability, and execution across the restaurant system. "Frank has been instrumental in driving the momentum we're seeing across our business today," said Joe Christina, President and Chief Executive Officer of Noodles & Company. "As we've strengthened the fundamentals of our business and focused on creating a better experience for our guests and team members, Frank has consistently delivered results while building strong leaders and high-performing teams. He combines operational expertise with a forward-thinking leadership style that inspires accountability, develops talent, and drives performance. Frank has helped elevate execution across our restaurants, improve alignment throughout the organization, and foster a culture focused on continuous improvement. By bringing Restaurant Operations Services and Training together under his leadership, we're strengthening the connection between our field teams and the Restaurant Support Center, creating greater alignment around the needs of our restaurants and ensuring we're better positioned to support our teams, our guests, and our continued growth. " Rodriguez joined Noodles & Company in 2019 as Vice President of Operations-West before being promoted to Vice President of Company Operations in 2025. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for developing strong leadership teams, strengthening operations, and delivering sustained business and financial results across complex, multi-unit restaurant organizations. Prior to joining Noodles, Rodriguez held senior leadership roles with Whataburger and Bojangles, overseeing large-scale operations and leading initiatives focused on organizational transformation, operational excellence, and leadership development. With more than 35 years of restaurant industry leadership experience, Rodriguez has overseen large-scale operations spanning hundreds of restaurants and generating hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue. Noodles & Company recently reported strong first quarter 2026 results, including Company comparable restaurant sales growth of 9.4% and a 13.5% increase in average unit volumes. During his tenure leading Company operations, Rodriguez has worked alongside restaurant teams, area managers, regional directors, and cross-functional partners to strengthen consistency across the system, improve guest satisfaction, and reinforce a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. "Everything we've accomplished has been the result of incredible restaurant teams and leaders across the system," Rodriguez said. "I'm honored by the opportunity to continue serving this brand and our teams. We have built strong momentum by focusing on the fundamentals, investing in our people, and creating greater accountability throughout the organization. I'm excited to continue helping our teams grow, strengthen the guest experience, and build on the progress we've made together." About Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company has known noodles since 1995. For 30 years, the brand has brought people together over craveable classics and globally inspired flavors, from indulgent Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to bold Japanese Pan Noodles. With more than 445 restaurants and a team of passionate noodle lovers, Noodles is built on flavor, comfort, and a people-first culture. Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Favorite Restaurants and Best Loyalty Programs and honored by Forbes and QSR as a top employer, Noodles continues to define what it means to be a fast-casual favorite.
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3月前
Noodles & Company Invites Guests to "Bowl Boldly" with the Return of Indonesian Peanut Chicken Sauté and Chili Garlic RamenMarch 18, 2026 8:00 AM
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Noodles continues to elevate its Asian Noodle Collection with bold flavor, craveable comfort, and unmatched varietyBROOMFIELD, Colo., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) is inviting guests to Bowl Boldly with the continued evolution of its Asian Noodle Collection, welcoming back Indonesian Peanut Chicken Sauté alongside the return of fan-favorite Chili Garlic Ramen.
For 30 years, Noodles has built its brand on mastering noodles from around the world, bringing globally inspired flavors to communities nationwide. From Japanese Pan Noodles and Pad Thai to heat-forward favorites, Noodles' Asian lineup reflects decades of culinary craft and a commitment to pushing what a bowl of noodles can be.Now, Indonesian Peanut Chicken Sauté returns to the menu for a limited time, reintroduced with today's culinary standards and guest expectations in mind. The dish features tender rice noodles tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce layered with crisp vegetables and crunchy peanuts, topped with grilled chicken, fresh cilantro, and a bright squeeze of lime. Refined and rebalanced for even bolder flavor, it now stands as the spiciest dish on the menu, delivering the depth and heat guests crave.Rather than simply revisiting the past, the dish represents Noodles' ongoing commitment to elevating the noodle experience, taking inspiration from global cuisines and interpreting them through Noodles' own bold, approachable lens.Joining it is the return of Chili Garlic Ramen, one of the strongest limited-time offers in company history. During its initial run, the ramen quickly became one of the highest-performing LTOs the brand has introduced. With its rich, savory sauce and layered chili garlic heat, it delivers a bold yet comforting bowl that keeps guests coming back.Together, the two dishes round out an Asian Noodle Collection that offers something for every craving. Whether guests are reaching for the savory comfort of Japanese Pan Noodles or exploring vibrant heat with Chili Garlic Ramen and Indonesian Peanut Chicken Sauté, each bowl reflects the same commitment to craveable flavor and noodle mastery."For 30 years, we have built our brand around nourishing the communities we serve with globally inspired bowls of noodles," said Stacy Moss, Vice President of Marketing at Noodles & Company. "Our Asian Noodle Collection is a clear expression of that commitment, balancing craveable classics to heat-forward innovation. Indonesian Peanut Chicken Sauté and Chili Garlic Ramen reflect how we're intentionally evolving and strengthening that lineup."Indonesian Peanut Chicken Sauté and Chili Garlic Ramen are available nationwide for a limited time. Guests can order in restaurant or online at noodles.com.Join Noodles Rewards for Perks and PointsNew Noodles Rewards members receive a free regular entrée after their first purchase of $10 or more. Joining is free and easy on the Noodles app or at noodles.com/rewards. Members earn points on every order to redeem for free favorites and gain early access to new and returning dishes, as well as exclusive offers and birthday rewards.Noodles CateringThe bold flavors do not stop at individual bowls. Indonesian Peanut Chicken Sauté, Chili Garlic Ramen, and the entire Asian Noodle Collection are also available through Noodles catering, making it easy to bring globally inspired favorites to any gathering. From office lunches to family celebrations, guests can mix and match a range of comforting classics and heat-forward dishes to satisfy every craving at the table. With customizable options and crowd-pleasing variety, Noodles catering delivers a fresh, flavorful alternative that goes beyond the expected. Visit Noodles.com/catering to learn more. About Noodles & CompanyNoodles & Company has known noodles since 1995. For 30 years, the brand has brought people together over craveable classics and globally inspired flavors, from indulgent Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to bold Japanese Pan Noodles. With more than 445 restaurants and a team of passionate noodle lovers, Noodles is built on flavor, comfort, and a people-first culture. Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Favorite Restaurants and Best Loyalty Programs and honored by Forbes and QSR as a top employer, Noodles continues to define what it means to be a fast-casual favorite.Media Contact:Danielle Moore
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