Noodles & Company Names Keith Kinsey to Its Board of Directors

BROOMFIELD, CO, Jan 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
Noodles & Company, the quick-casual, globally inspired noodle restaurant
that serves a balanced menu of freshly sauteed Asian, Mediterranean and
American cuisine, announced that Keith Kinsey has joined its board of
directors. Kinsey currently serves as chief financial officer and chief
operating officer at the company.

"Keith's formal appointment to our board is the natural and proper
recognition for his contributions in shaping strategy as well as
delivering industry-leading results. He has been a true partner in
building our brand since joining our team three years ago. Few executives
possess the skill, insight, integrity and influence that Keith brings to
Noodles & Company. I'm proud to be working along side him in this special
organization," said Kevin Reddy, Noodles & Company chairman and CEO.

Kinsey joined Noodles & Company in 2005 and has more than 30 years of
domestic and international operations, financial and executive experience.
Prior to joining the company, he served in an operations leadership role
at Chipotle, and has held key management positions at Big Sky Bread,
Checker's Restaurants, Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonald's.

Under Kinsey's leadership, Noodles & Company has grown to more than a
200-unit restaurant concept with locations in 18 states. The company will
continue its industry-leading growth and plans to exceed 500 restaurants
in the next five years.

About Noodles & Company

Colorado-based Noodles & Company was founded in 1995 and is the world's
first quick-casual, globally inspired noodle restaurant. From healthy to
indulgent and spicy to comforting, Noodles & Company's menu features
Asian, Mediterranean and American inspired noodle dishes, soups and
salads.

Noodles & Company seeks to nourish and inspire our guests with a balanced
and craveable menu made with fresh and wholesome ingredients. Every bowl
is prepared to order with only the best noodles and pasta, fresh
vegetables, authentic herbs and spices, artisan sauces and grilled
chicken, beef, shrimp or organic tofu.

Noodles & Company believes you can eat well without compromising on taste
or a nourishing meal. In fact, two thirds of its dishes are less than 500
calories. The company's educational Good Balance program was created to
help guests make customizable food choices to meet their own balanced diet
and needs. In recognition of its commitment to health and nutrition,
Health magazine recently named Noodles & Company "America's Healthiest
Fast-Food Restaurant."

Noodles & Company is a tip-free zone and is open seven days a week in more
than 200 locations in 18 states. To view a menu and nutritional
information, find a location or see what else is going on in Noodleville,
visit www.noodles.com.

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