Noodles & Company Unveils Fully Reimagined Menu with Bold New Flavors and a Fresh, Modern Brand Experience

Mar. 18, 2025

No one knowsnoodles like Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) and now, the fast-casual restaurant is marking a new beginning with itsreinventedmenu.Starting today, guests can visit Noodles locations nationwide to experiencevibrantnew flavors,inspiredingredients, and fresh takes on the classic dishes they love, withtwo-thirdsof the menunew or improved.

No Noodle Left UnturnedAfter 18 months of passion, perseverance, and relentlesstesting andinnovation,Noodles&Company’s refreshed menu delivers a more satisfying,tastefully curatedexperience while offeringvariety for every palate.

Drew Madsen, CEO of Noodles & Company said:

“This is the biggest investment Noodles & Company has ever made in its menu, driven by extensiveresearch, rigoroustesting, and a deep commitment to innovation—ensuring we deliver exactlywhat our guests crave. We’re adding moresauce, vegetables, and premium ingredients to elevate flavor, pushing ourselves to exceedexpectations as consumer tastes evolve while simultaneously extending our reach and attractingnew customers. Test market results show a significant increase in guest satisfaction across all keydimensions and give us great confidence as we embark on this new beginning for Noodles."

 

From perfectly matched noodle shapes that maximize sauce coverage tolayered flavors featuring premium ingredients like roasted cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers,and pickled red onions, every dish is thoughtfully crafted. Whether guests crave comfort, spice, orglobal inspiration, the new menu ensures a flavorful option for everyone.

New items on the menu include:

• Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese: Elbow noodles in creamy cheddar and jack cheesesauce with parmesan-crusted chicken, topped withBuffalo sauce, green onions, crispyonions and a drizzle of ranch.
• Garlic Bacon Crunch Mac & Cheese: Elbow noodles in a creamy garlic cheddar saucewith bacon and white cheddar, topped with crispy onions, parmesan cheese and freshherbs.
• Pulled Pork BBQ Mac & Cheese: Elbow noodles in creamy cheddar and jack cheese saucewith smoky pulled pork, topped with tangy BBQ sauce, green onions and crispy onions
• Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine: Fettuccine noodles in Cajun-spiced alfredo sauce with shrimp,bacon and roasted red peppers, topped with parmesan and green onions.
• Green Goddess Cobb Salad: Mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon, hard-boiled egg,avocado, feta, grape tomatoes, Persian cucumber, pickled red onions, garlic croutons andgreen goddess ranch dressing.
• LemonParmesanBroccoli: Fresh broccoliflorets topped with salted butter, parmesancheese, Italianseasoning, parsley, and lemon.

 

Scott Davis, Chief Concept Officer at Noodles & Company said:

"These new dishes build on theexcitementsparked by our October 2024 launch, when weintroduced three standout menu additions as a ‘first taste’ of this culinary revolution. Guestsquickly fell in love withLemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi,Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo, andChipotle Chicken Cavatappi—eachchef-curatedto fill key gaps in our menu. From the bright,citrus-forward notes of the Scampi to the indulgent, savory richness of the Bacon Alfredo and thesmoky, slightly spicy kick of the Chipotle Chicken Cavatappi, these dishes delivered exactlywhatour guests were craving."

 

Fan Favorites, Reimagined.

The refreshed menualsobrings an exciting new take oncurrentguest favorites—now richer,saucier,with more vegetablesand elevatedfinishesthan ever:

• Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese: Noodles' most beloved dish—formerly known asWisconsin Mac & Cheese—is now even better. Cheesier and creamier than ever, this fan-favorite features elbow noodles smothered in a creamy cheddar and jack cheese sauce,then topped with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
• RigatoniRosa:Formerly known as Penne Rosa, this elevated dish nowhas more of thespicy tomato cream sauce guests love, slow-roasted tomatoes, 18-month aged Parmesan,and hearty rigatoni noodles that soak up every velvety bite of itsdelicioussauce.
• Basil Pesto Cavatappi:A fan-favorite made even better, now with more of its signaturebasil pesto sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and aged Parmesan for a deeper, more indulgentflavor in every forkful.
• Chicken Caesar Salad:A fresh take on a timeless classic, featuring crisp romaine, grilledchicken, new buttery herb croutons, and creamy Caesar dressing, all finished with anirresistible combination of grated and shaved Parmesan for added depth and texture.

Staying true to its commitment to freshness, Noodles & Company continues to hand-chopvegetables and prepare noodles in-house daily—never relying on freezers, just fresh, high-qualityingredients. To enhance both flavor and presentation, each dish is finished with premium toucheslike freshly chopped Italian parsley,crispy onions,and 18-month aged Parmesan, creating a mealthat’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Every bowl is made to order, guaranteeing a hot,flavorful experience in every bite.

Madse said:

“At our core, we believe nothing is more satisfying than a perfectly crafted bowl of noodles, and I’mconfident this is our most exciting and delicious menu yet. In the months ahead, guests can expecteven more new menu items and elevated fan favorites aswe continue enhancing the Noodles &Company experience."