SOURCE: Noodles & Company

 

SANDY, UT--(Marketwire - September 5, 2008) - Noodles & Company, the quick-casual, globally inspired noodle restaurant that serves a balanced menu of freshly sautéed Asian, Mediterranean and American cuisine, will open its eighth restaurant in Utah and first in Sandy on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 10:30 a.m. The restaurant is located at 10340 S. State Street in the NE corner of Southtowne Mall.

As part of its grand opening celebration, Noodles & Company will host a pre-opening fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 10 to benefit The Sandy Club, a dedicated safe place for children who otherwise may not have adult supervision after school. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. From 5 to 9 p.m., 100 percent of sales will be used to purchase educational software for the Club.

"We're excited about our continued growth in Utah and are pleased to be able to support local youth through The Sandy Club," said Kevin Reddy, president and CEO of Noodles & Company. "We invite the local community to come out and try one of our tasty noodle dishes that feature fresh, wholesome ingredients that are nutritionally balanced, full of flavor and sautéed to order."

Noodles & Company has seven additional restaurants in Utah including two in Salt Lake City and locations in Draper, Layton, Midvale, Murray and Orem. To find a location near you, please visit www.noodles.com.

Noodles & Company is a tip-free zone and is open seven days a week 10:30 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 801-572-5168 or faxing 801-572-5174.

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. Instead, we seek 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 185 locations in 17 states. To view a menu and nutritional information, find a location or see what else is going on in Noodleville, visit www.noodles.com.