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Noodles & Company adds ramen to core menu after 156,000 new guests.

Noodles & Company CEO Joe Christina reports 10.3% same-store sales growth

Noodles & Company reported a 10.3% systemwide same-store sales increase, fueled by operational improvements and a significant rise in guest traffic at company-owned locations.

The fast-casual chain reported a 10.3% increase in same-store sales and boosted its full-year outlook following significant unit volume growth.

Noodles & Company promotes Frank Rodriguez to SVP of Operations

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Noodles & Company shuts down underperforming restaurants and sees sales increase

Noodles & Company reported a net loss of $3.4 million in Q1 2026, a significant improvement over $9.1 million in Q1 2025.

Noodles & Company announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026, with comparable restaurant sales increasing 9.1% system-wide, comprised of a 9.4% increase at company-owned restaurants and…

Noodles & Company raised its annual guidance following a strong first quarter marked by a 9.1% increase in systemwide same-store sales.

Noodles & Company announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2025, and provided a 2026 business outlook.

Church's Chicken has promoted Claudia Lezcano to Senior Vice President of Marketing, expanding its industry expertise to the executive team.

Church's Chicken has revealed a new 5-year strategic plan, setting ambitious goals for 2021 through 2026 and leveraging its franchise network to reach higher benchmarks.

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Church's Chicken steered clear of corporate furloughs and pivoted quickly with franchisees to adapt to changing markets and maintain profitability in 2020.

Texas Chicken hosts an international virtual summit, showcasing its resilience in a post-pandemic reality and emphasizing its commitment to international growth.

Church's Chicken reports domestic sales have returned to pre-pandemic positive trends after enacting a refocused action plan in response to COVID-19.

Church's Chicken has unveiled a comprehensive plan to defer 50% of royalties and ad fund contributions for its franchisees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Church's Chicken has launched a franchisee relief plan to help them weather the COVID-19 crisis.

Church's Chicken temporarily closed dining rooms due to social distancing measures, focusing on drive-thru, take-out, and delivery.

Church's Chicken wins Employee Experience Champion Award for its digital workplace, Team Church's, designed to increase engagement and productivity.

FFL , a San Francisco-based firm, bought Church’s Chicken in 2009 for $390 million from Arcapita Bank BSC, but the brand hasn’t seen much action since.

Franchise industry veteran Brian Gies is joining Church’s Chicken as Executive VP and Global Chief Marketing Officer, the brand announced earlier this week.

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