"Despite having closed more than 30 stores in 2025, Noodles & Company reported system-wide comparable store sales growth of nearly 7% in the fourth quarter of 2025."
"Following the strong earnings report, shares of Noodles & Company soared over 50% on Thursday, with the stock up almost 60% year to date."
"CEO Joe Christina told investors that the restaurant closures resulted in a material transfer of sales to nearby locations, which also favorably impacted margins."
Noodles & Company closed 33 company-owned restaurants in 2025 as part of a strategy to optimize its footprint. Despite these closures, the chain reported a 6.6% increase in comparable store sales in the fourth quarter of 2025. Sales growth continued into early 2026, leading to a significant rise in stock value, with shares soaring over 50% following the earnings report. The closures resulted in a transfer of sales to nearby locations, positively impacting margins.
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