Comparable Sales Growth
Comparable sales grew 4% in the third quarter, with an acceleration to 8% in October, outperforming the industry average.
Digital Sales and NoodlesREWARDS Program
Digital sales, driven by third-party delivery, increased by 12%. Enrollment in the NoodlesREWARDS program also increased, supported by targeted promotions.
Introduction of Delicious Duos Platform
The Delicious Duos platform has been successful, mixing around 4% to 5% of sales and being viewed as a regular menu option.
Improved Restaurant Contribution Margins
Restaurant contribution margins improved by 40 basis points, with an adjusted EBITDA increase of 33%, driven by sales improvement and cost controls.
Strategic Restaurant Closures
The strategic closure of underperforming restaurants is expected to improve 2026 restaurant-level contribution by over $2 million.