Noodles & Company Reports Mixed Q2 2025 Results

Noodles & Company ( (NDLS) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Noodles & Company presented to its investors.

Noodles & Company, a prominent player in the fast-casual dining sector, specializes in offering a diverse menu centered around noodles, catering to a wide range of taste preferences with approximately 450 locations nationwide.

In its latest earnings report for the second quarter of 2025, Noodles & Company reported a slight decrease in total revenue to $126.4 million, down 0.7% from the same period last year. Despite this, the company saw a 1.5% increase in comparable restaurant sales system-wide, with both company-owned and franchise restaurants contributing to this growth.

The financial performance of Noodles & Company faced challenges, with a net loss of $17.6 million, compared to a $13.6 million loss in the previous year. The operating margin also declined to -11.7% from -9.0% in the prior year. The company opened one new restaurant but closed eight during the quarter. However, the introduction of the ‘Delicious Duos’ value platform has shown promising results, with recent weeks seeing a 5% increase in comparable restaurant sales.

Looking ahead, Noodles & Company anticipates total revenue for the full year 2025 to range between $487 million and $495 million, with comparable restaurant sales growth projected at 2.5% to 4.0%. The company plans to open two new company-owned restaurants while closing 28 to 32 locations, as part of its strategic adjustments to optimize its restaurant portfolio.