Noodles & Co Reports Increased Net Loss, Pauses New Restaurant Development Amid Strategic Review and Major Closures

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Noodles & Co reported an increased net loss for fiscal year 2025, alongside a significant operational restructuring involving numerous restaurant closures and a halt in new development, as its strategic review continues.

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• Increased Net Loss and Decreased Adjusted EBITDA

  The company reported a net loss of $42.6 million for fiscal year 2025, an increase from $36.2 million in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA also decreased to $22.5 million in 2025 from $23.6 million in 2024.

• Major Operational Restructuring Underway

  Noodles & Company closed 33 company-owned restaurants in 2025 and plans to close an additional 30-35 in 2026. All new company-owned restaurant development is paused for 2026 due to lower than expected returns.

• Ongoing Strategic Review Confirmed

  The Board of Directors' review of strategic alternatives, including potential refinancing or sale of the business, remains in process to maximize stockholder value.

• Nasdaq Listing Compliance Regained

  The company successfully completed a 1-for-8 reverse stock split on February 18, 2026, and regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement on March 5, 2026.

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This 10-K filing provides the full audited financial results for fiscal year 2025, confirming a significant increase in net loss and a decrease in Adjusted EBITDA. The company is undergoing a major operational restructuring, marked by substantial restaurant closures and a pause in new development, indicating a strategic shift to improve profitability. The ongoing strategic review suggests the company is actively exploring options to address its financial challenges. While the reverse stock split successfully addressed Nasdaq compliance, the large number of authorized shares post-split presents a significant potential for future dilution. The change in auditors is also a notable development.