BROOMFIELD, CO -- 05/07/08 --
Noodles & Company, the quick-casual,
globally inspired noodle restaurant that serves a balanced menu of freshly
sautéed Asian, Mediterranean and American cuisine, today announced a new
development agreement with franchise group Pasta Per Trio to bring Noodles
& Company restaurants to Austin and northeast Dallas, Texas. Pasta Per
Trio currently owns and operates 11 Noodles & Company locations in
Michigan.
Under the terms of the agreement, Pasta Per Trio will open nine Noodles &
Company restaurants in the Austin area and 10 Noodles & Company restaurants
in northeast Dallas in the next five years. The first Noodles & Company
restaurant is slated to open in late 2008 in Austin and will be the
company's first entry into the Texas market.
"Our franchise partners are an important part of our growth plans, and we
look forward to expanding our relationship with Pasta Per Trio to introduce
our globally inspired noodle restaurant to the Austin and Dallas
communities," said Kevin Reddy, president and CEO of Noodles & Company.
"We appreciate Pasta Per Trio's dedication and commitment to our concept
and look forward to their success."
Noodles & Company plans to continue its industry-leading growth by
expanding its presence in existing markets and entering new areas such as
Texas. The Company anticipates opening up to
50 new restaurants (both company-owned and franchise-operated) in 2008, and
to exceed 500 restaurants in the next five to six years.
Since signing a franchise area operator agreement with Noodles & Company in
June 2004, Pasta Per Trio has agreed to develop 30 restaurants throughout
Michigan by 2011 in addition to their new Austin and Dallas development
deals. Pasta Per Trio currently operates Noodles & Company restaurants at
five Detroit area locations, two Ann Arbor locations, two Grand Rapids
locations, as well as East Lansing and Portage.
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. At
Noodles & Company, there are no freezers, no microwaves, and no can openers
-- only fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, beef, shrimp or tofu, and
sautéed noodles and pasta, all prepared to order in minutes.
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 tailored food choices to meet their own balanced diet and
needs. The program is supported by an in-store brochure and Web site that
provide nutritional content and tips on how to manage calories, fat and
sodium; increase daily fiber intake; dine vegetarian and achieve good
balance for adults and kids.
Noodles & Company is a tip-free zone and is open seven days a week in more
than 170 locations in 16 states. To view a menu and nutritional
information, find a location or see what else is going on in Noodleville,
visit www.noodles.com.
About Past Per Trio Inc.
Pasta Per Trio is led by Ralph Staelgraeve and his partners: Bill
McCardell, Dr. Tom Zdeblick and Jeff Pauly. Since signing a franchise area
operator agreement with Noodles & Company in June 2004, Pasta Per Trio has
agreed to open 30 restaurants throughout Michigan by 2011. Areas of
development include Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, the Lansing and East
Lansing areas, Kalamazoo, Mt. Pleasant and Traverse City. Pasta Per Trio
currently operates Noodles & Company restaurants at five Detroit area
locations, two Ann Arbor locations, two Grand Rapids restaurants, as well
as East Lansing and Portage.
CONTACTS:
Jill Preston
720.214.1929
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Ralph Staelgraeve
517.819.7135
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