(Gray News) – Restaurant chain Noodles & Company said it plans to close more locations in 2026.
The company said it had 340 company-owned restaurants and 83 franchise restaurants by Dec. 30, 2025.
During that year, it said it had closed 33 company-owned restaurants and nine franchise restaurants, amounting to 42 closures.
In a release last week, the company said it expects to close between 30 and 35 restaurants in 2026.
Noodles & Company President and CEO Joe Christina said the decisions to close a number of locations this year were “made thoughtfully and with a long-term view for the business.”
“Our fourth quarter results reinforce that when we concentrate our resources on restaurants with the strongest opportunity to perform, Noodles can drive meaningful top-line growth,” he said. “That performance gives us added confidence as we continue to refine our portfolio in 2026. These actions are intended to strengthen the overall health of the brand and our financial position, helping to ensure we are well-positioned for profitable growth and long-term value creation for our shareholders.”
From its inception in 1995, the brand has made a name for itself through its noodle-based dishes ranging from mac and cheese to Japanese pan noodles and Indonesian-inspired dishes.
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