Content about Noodles & Company

April 30, 2012
Sound decision making is vital to success
Noodles & Company's Kevin Reddy pens the April 30, 2012, Winning Ideas column.
August 22, 2011
Garden of flavors
Local, seasonal produce is one of the hottest trends going, and chain restaurants are making use of what nature has to offer to get their customers’ attention.

August 22, 2011
QSR, fast-casual brands test alcoholic beverages
A thirst for sales has new segments dabbling in serving beer and wine
May 23, 2011
Mad Greens comes clean on nutritional info
A new salad-and-sandwich chain willingly posts calorie information
May 20, 2011
What’s driving the nation’s fastest-growing chains
Technomic: Menu innovation a key ingredient to building market share
April 18, 2011
Chain menus make room for indulgent items
In the first quarter of the year we saw a lot of new menu items aimed at the inner dieter in us all. But now it looks like the inner child is having a say — or possibly the inner glutton.

April 4, 2011
East meets fast
Restaurant industry has long road to recovery
April 4, 2011
East meets fast
Restaurant industry has long road to recovery
March 15, 2011
NPD: Fast casual poised for further growth
Segments' leading chains outperformed the industry; report predicts continued growth for fast casual
February 7, 2011
A whole new ball game for meatballs
Creative and versatile, meatballs are appearing in a wide range of operations
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: Party on
As economic conditions improve, observers predict a catering uptick
January 10, 2011
A taste of what’s to come in finance

This story is part of NRN's "2011 Forecast & Trends" special report.

After years of chilly sales and icy credit conditions, analysts and industry watchers are expecting a thawing of sorts in 2011, with private-equity players continuing to inject much-needed heat into the restaurant sector.


Several firms went shopping in 2010, including 3G Capital with its $4 billion purchase of Burger King and, more recently, the Catterton Partners-led acquisition of Noodles & Company. Industry observers expect the spree to gather momentum in 2011.


December 31, 2010
10 restaurant execs to watch in 2011
The 10 men and women Nation’s Restaurant News is watching as the year unfolds.
December 28, 2010
Noodles & Company sold to investment group
Catterton Partners leads purchase of controlling interest
December 28, 2010
Noodles & Company sold to investment group
Catterton Partners leads purchase of controlling interest
November 8, 2010
Charting a new course

The challenges of navigating the current foodservice world inspired lively conversation among industry executives during a recent panel 
discussion.


The event, held at the Gaylord Palms hotel in Orlando, Fla., brought together high-
level foodservice executives from all segments of the industry for an intimate exchange on such topics as economic uncertainty, legislative concerns and consumer spending.


October 25, 2010
Full-service brands grab share of fast-casual
Fast-casual concepts help operators meet consumers’ for speed and quality while growing a brand
October 25, 2010
MUFSO gala recognizes top operators

Seven industry leaders were celebrated for their career achievements during an upbeat and emotional gala party and awards ceremony the evening before MUFSO’s close.


October 25, 2010
Winning CEOs tackle industry’s issues


Participants in the Award Winning CEO Panel at the 2010 MUFSO conference came out in favor of the national menu-labeling law, but exhorted attendees to continue to advocate for an interpretation of health care reform that would benefit the foodservice industry.


Sally Smith, chief executive of Buffalo Wild Wings and the MUFSO Operator of the Year, said that there were still areas of the legislation that required further clarification, and she said it was important to let politicians know how it would affect restaurant businesses.


October 4, 2010
Kevin Reddy steers Noodles & Company to significant growth
Since Kevin Reddy was named chief executive in May 2006, Noodles & Company has enjoyed annual double-digit unit growth, with positive same-store sales growth every year and in 19 out of the past 20 quarters.
October 4, 2010
Kevin Reddy steers Noodles & Company to significant growth
Since Kevin Reddy was named chief executive in May 2006, Noodles & Company has enjoyed annual double-digit unit growth, with positive same-store sales growth every year and in 19 out of the past 20 quarters.
July 5, 2010
New fast-casual concepts focus on pasta
Two new fast-casual pasta concepts are scheduled to debut this year, looking to capture what some see as an untapped opportunity within the segment.
April 8, 2010
Noodles & Company expands sandwich line
BROOMFIELD Colo. Noodles & Company said it has completed the rollout of its new sandwich...
April 8, 2010
Noodles & Company expands sandwich line
BROOMFIELD Colo. Noodles & Company said it has completed the rollout of its new sandwich...
March 24, 2010
A look at the fastest-growing chains
CHICAGO The annual Technomic Top 500 report found that 2009 was a brutal year for...
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