

Noodles & Company has executed a genuine turnaround, with traffic, unit volumes, and margins all improving despite a shrinking restaurant base. NDLS's earnings recovery relies almost entirely on margin expansion, as consolidated revenue remains flat due to ongoing restaurant closures. Valuation appears fair at ~10x forward EBITDA and ~40x expected 2027 earnings, given operational progress but persistent balance sheet and refinancing risks.

Noodles & Company (NDLS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Noodles & Company NASDAQ: NDLS reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $127 million, up $600,000 from a year earlier, as double-digit comparable restaurant sales growth largely offset the impact of restaurant closures. The company also raised its full-year outlook for revenue, restaurant contribution margin and adjusted EBITDA.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. , July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noodles and Company (Nasdaq: NDLS) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Key highlights for the second quarter of 2026 versus the second quarter of 2025 include: Total revenue increased 0.

Second Quarter 2026 Comparable Restaurant Sales Increased 10.3% System-Wide Second Quarter 2026 Comparable Restaurant Sales Increased 10.3% System-Wide

BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Joe Christina, Chief Executive Officer, and Mike Hynes, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. A press release with second quarter 2026 financial results will be issued before market open that same day.

New Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz was created by Coca-Cola exclusively for Noodles & Company to complement its iconic Mac & Cheese menu Key Facts As the only restaurant chain with a dedicated Mac Menu, Noodles & Company is offering new ways to celebrate America's favorite comfort food. Coca-Cola created the Fanta Vanilla Cherry Spritz exclusively for Noodles & Company, designing the custom beverage to complement the rich, creamy flavors of Noodles' mac & cheese line up.

Fast-casual favorite expands into the wedding space with catering designed for every celebration, from engagement parties to late-night bites BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), the fast-casual favorite known for globally inspired noodle bowls, craveable mac & cheese, and comfort food classics, is officially entering the wedding chat.