Noodles & Company Unveils New Flavors and Promises Uncommon Goodness

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Noodles & Company has launched three new dishes that aim to redefine guests' expectations with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. The Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi, and Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo are the first step in a multi-phase menu transformation that promises to deliver sophisticated, dynamic flavors to its guests. The new dishes were tested in three markets before being rolled out nationwide, and guests can now experience these innovative flavors at their nearest Noodles location.

Key Takeaways:

  • Noodles & Company has launched three new dishes: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi, and Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo, each with bold flavors and fresh ingredients.
  • The new dishes were tested in three markets before being rolled out nationwide.
  • The company promises to introduce even more innovative flavors and fresh ingredients throughout the upcoming year.
  • Noodles has a "Goodness Guarantee" which allows guests to exchange their entree if they don't love it for a different dish on the menu at no cost.
  • Guests can sign up for Noodles Rewards for free to earn points with every order and receive exclusive offers such as birthday rewards and Extra Goodness platform.

Statistics:

  • Noodles & Company has more than 460 restaurants across the country.
  • The company has thousands of passionate team members and has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America, America's Favorite Restaurants, and Best Loyalty Programs by Newsweek in 2024.
  • Forbes has recognized Noodles as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, and one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2021 and 2024.
  • QSR named Noodles one of 2022 and 2023's Best Brands to Work For.
  • The company has earned the Women in the Lead Certification for its investment in women-empowering initiatives for its female team members.

Sources:

  • Noodles & Company press release dated October 9, 2024.
  • Noodles & Company website https://www.noodles.com.
  • Forbes article "America's Best Employers for Diversity 2021" dated April 2021.
  • Forbes article "America's Best Employers for Women 2021" dated April 2021.
  • QSR article "Best Brands to Work For 2022" dated March 2022.
  • Denver Business Journal article "Best Places to Work 2023" dated October 2023.
  • Women in the Lead Certification for Noodles & Company.
  • Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance website.