Noodles & Company Raises 2026 EBITDA Outlook Amid Strong Sales Growth
Noodles & Company (NDLS) reported strong third-quarter performance, highlighted by a 9.5% increase in system-wide comparable sales. This growth was driven largely by company-owned restaurants, which saw a 10.7% rise in sales and a significant 7.8% increase in customer traffic, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of positive momentum. In response to this performance, management has tightened its 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook to a range of $35 million to $37 million. The company is also strategically expanding its menu, officially making ramen a permanent category to sustain long-term growth and consumer interest.
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