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Noodles & Company Type Private Industry Fast Casual Founded 1995 in Cherry Creek, Denver
, ColoradoFounder(s) Aaron Kennedy Headquarters Broomfield, Colorado Key people Aaron Kennedy (Chairman)
Kevin Reddy (President & CEO)
Keith Kinsey (CFO & COO)Products Pasta
Salads
Soups
Sandwiches
& Other food productsRevenue $200 million USD Employees 3,500 Website Noodles Noodles & Company (sometimes referred to as Noodles and Company or simply Noodles) is a chain of fast casual restaurants located in parts of the United States specializing in proprietary and regionally popular pasta bowls inspired from worldwide cuisine (Mac & Cheese, Pad Thai, et al.)[1] all made-to-order.
The company is privately held, with Catterton Partners. recently purchasing a controlling stake. Founder Aaron Kennedy opened the first location in Cherry Creek, Colorado in 1995[2]. The central office is located in Broomfield, Colorado.[citation needed]
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History
Founder Aaron Kennedy registered The Noodle Shop Colorado in 1995 and opened the first Noodles & Company in the Cherry Creek Neighborhood of Denver with the second location opening in Madison, Wisconsin a year later.
The concept is based upon Fusion cuisine taking advantage of the ubiquity of noodle and pasta dishes throughout the world.
Menu
The menu is divided into three categories—Asian, Mediterranean and American—each containing specific pasta, soup and salad choices. Proteins (e.g. Beef, Chicken, Tofu) can be added at an additional charge. Most locations also offer sandwiches and alcoholic beverages.
Locations
Noodles & Company has more than 255 locations in 18 U.S. states.
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External links
Categories:- Fast casual restaurants
- Companies based in Boulder, Colorado
- Retail companies established in 1995
- Fast-food chains of the United States
- Regional restaurant chains in the United States
- Privately held companies based in Colorado
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