Noodles & Company Continues to Grow in Ohio With Grand Opening in Powell

POWELL, OH, Apr 07 (MARKET WIRE) --
Noodles & Company (www.noodles.com), the quick-casual, globally inspired
noodle restaurant that serves a balanced menu of freshly sauteed Asian,
Mediterranean and American cuisine, will open its first Powell restaurant
and 15th location in Ohio on Friday, April 17 at 11 a.m. The restaurant
is located at Sawmill Parkway and Powell Road.

As part of its grand opening celebration, Noodles & Company will host a
pre-opening fundraiser on Thursday, April 16 to benefit athletic programs
at Olentangy Liberty High School. The athletic department at Olentangy
Liberty High School believes well-organized sports programs assist in
student expression, mental alertness and physical growth. From 5 to 8
p.m., 100 percent of sales will be used to support the high school's
athletic department.

"We're excited about our growth as a company nationwide and in Ohio," said
Kevin Reddy, CEO and chairman of Noodles & Company. "It's a priority for
us to give back to our local communities, and we are pleased to be able to
support the athletic programs at Olentangy Liberty High School through our
grand opening activities."

Noodles & Company is a tip-free zone and is open Sunday through Wednesday
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Convenient carry-out, phone-in or fax-in orders also are available.
Guests may reach the new Noodles & Company by calling 614-659-0047 or
faxing 614-659-0051.

To find a location near you, please visit www.noodles.com.

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 serves a balanced
selection of Asian, Mediterranean and American inspired noodle dishes,
soups and salads.

Its craveable menu is made only with fresh and wholesome ingredients.
Every bowl is prepared to order in about five minutes 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 named Noodles & Company one of America's Healthiest
Fast-Food restaurants in 2008 and 2009.

Noodles & Company is a tip-free zone and is open seven days a week in more
than 205 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.

CONTACT:
Jaclyn Grossfield
Office: 720-214-1971
Cell: 952-221-5977
jgrossfield@noodles.com

Becky Millay
Cell: 513-252-6853
rmillay@noodles.com

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