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title: "Nation's Restaurant News: Can anti-carb Zoodles save Noodles & Co.?"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/021612bf-c486-4d03-80e2-d2f6c7391e3d
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/nations-restaurant-news-can-anti-carb-zoodles-save-noodles-co-2705939
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
published: 2018-03-16T14:09:02.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T04:09:57.173Z
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# Nation's Restaurant News: Can anti-carb Zoodles save Noodles & Co.?

**TL;DR:** Noodles & Company is introducing zucchini noodles, known as Zoodles, as a carb-free alternative to pasta dishes to compensate for declining sales. The new option will be rolled out to all locations in May and available for substitution into any pasta dish on the menu.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-03-16. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/nations-restaurant-news-can-anti-carb-zoodles-save-noodles-co-2705939).*

## Story

In order to compensate for declining sales, Noodles & Company is looking to menu innovation as a solution. According to a recent article in Nation's Restaurant News, the brand will be launching zucchini noodles–known as noodles–on its menus nationwide.

“Zucchini noodles have the opportunity to increase frequency, bring lapsed users back to the brand, and introduce the brand to new guests who may have avoided us in the past due to dietary preferences,” said CEO Dave Boennighausen.

This new option will introduce a carb-free alternative for diners to enjoy. It is set to be rolled out to all locations in May and will be available for substitution into any pasta dish on the menu.

Other efforts to increase sales include decor updates. Noodles & Company will implement a new color scheme to make the restaurant more approachable to consumers. It will also expand its current delivery availability.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- menu innovation (topic)
- sales growth (topic)
- Noodles & Company (company)
- delivery expansion (topic)
- carb-free option (topic)
- restaurant decor (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/nations-restaurant-news-can-anti-carb-zoodles-save-noodles-co-2705939). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/021612bf-c486-4d03-80e2-d2f6c7391e3d).