Noodles ​& Company Faces ⁤Possible nasdaq Delisting

⁤⁢ ⁢ ⁣ Updated July 3,⁢ 2025
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Noodles & Company, the Colorado-based pasta chain, is facing a possible delisting from the Nasdaq stock ‍exchange. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notified the⁢ company that its stock ⁤price has ⁣fallen below the minimum bid price of⁣ $1 per share for more than 30 business days, putting it out ​of compliance ‍with Nasdaq‍ listing rules. this is the⁢ second such⁣ warning for the ‍fast-casual chain in six months, the first arriving in December 2024.

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The company has 180 calendar days, until Dec. 22, 2025, to‍ regain compliance. During ⁣this period, ​the stock price must remain above ⁤$1 per share for at least 10 consecutive days. ​Alternatives include requesting⁤ an extension or transferring the listing to the Nasdaq ⁢Capital Market⁤ for another 180 days. If ‌Nasdaq sees no improvement, delisting could ⁢occur.

Noodles & Company indicated in a filing that it would ‍monitor the stock price and consider options, including a reverse​ stock split, which requires stockholder approval. Earlier in 2025, the chain, which has nearly 500 restaurants, revealed⁤ the closure of⁢ at least 21 ⁤underperforming locations, adding to ‌the nine‍ closures‌ as the ⁢end of ‍the first quarter‍ of 2024.

A bowl of Chipotle Chicken ⁣Cavatappi from Noodles & Company
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Drew Madsen, a member of the Board of directors, said the brand is in the midst of an overhaul, including a new menu. He highlighted the success of new menu items introduced in October,such ⁣as Lemon Garlic Shrimp⁤ Scampi,Chipotle Chicken ⁤Cavatappi,and Crispy Chicken Bacon​ Alfredo,as well​ as six new items in March and an ⁤improved​ mac & ⁢cheese line. A limited-time offer of Steak Stroganoff also performed well.

Madsen said the menu rollout lead ⁤to⁢ a sales increase ⁤of about 5