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Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants

A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations.

A Noodles & Company in Hillsboro, OR.

A Noodles & Company in Hillsboro, OR.

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Japanese Pan Noodles from Noodles & Company.

Japanese Pan Noodles from Noodles & Company.

 Photo Credit: Noodles & Company
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Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations.

The chain hasn't said which locations could close.

The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, featuring dishes like Cajun shrimp fettuccine, pulled pork barbecue, and lemon parmesan broccoli.

Despite the sales bump, the company posted a $9.1 million net loss in Q1 2025.

"We believe we have positioned the company to capitalize on the significant growth opportunities we see ahead," said CEO Drew Madsen. "Our new brand strategy focused on our comprehensive new menu is increasing relevance and demand, our loyalty program continues to grow, and our emphasis on operations excellence is helping deliver a more consistent guest experience while ensuring the successful execution of the new menu."

Here are the Noodles & Company restaurants in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic:

Connecticut

  • Glastonbury
  • Manchester
  • Middletown
  • Southington
  • West Hartford

Maryland

  • Annapolis
  • Baltimore
  • Bel Air
  • Bowie
  • College Park
  • Columbia
  • Frederick
  • Gaithersburg
  • Germantown
  • Glen Burnie
  • Hagerstown
  • Lanham
  • Laurel
  • Lexington Park
  • Owings Mills
  • Rockville
  • Severna Park
  • Sykesville
  • Towson
  • Waldorf

New York

  • Garden City

Pennsylvania

  • Camp Hill
  • Cranberry Township
  • Harrisburg
  • Lancaster
  • Pittsburgh
  • State College
  • York

Virginia

  • Alexandria
  • Chantilly
  • Charlottesville
  • Christiansburg
  • Danville
  • Fairfax
  • Falls Church
  • Fredericksburg
  • Glen Allen
  • Herndon
  • Leesburg
  • Lynchburg
  • Manassas
  • Mechanicsville
  • Midlothian
  • Norfolk
  • Reston
  • Richmond
  • Springfield
  • Virginia Beach
  • Williamsburg
  • Woodbridge

Noodles & Company opened one corporate-owned location in early 2025. Two more are planned for the rest of the year.

Founded in 1995, Noodles & Company has more than 450 restaurants in 31 states.

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