BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ:NDLS) today announced that Brad
West has been named Executive Vice President - Operations, effective September 10, 2017. Mr. West will be responsible for
day-to-day restaurant operations, as well as the successful execution of the Company’s operational initiatives.
“We are excited to announce the addition of Brad West to our team,” said Dave Boennighausen, Chief Executive
Officer of Noodles & Company. “Brad is an accomplished operator and has a long and successful track record of driving sales and
profits through the improvement and consistency of operations. His expertise will play a critical role as we continue our
intense focus on delivering excellent restaurant-level execution.”
Mr. West has over 40 years of operations experience in the restaurant industry, most recently serving as Vice
President, Operations of Smoothie King Franchisees, Inc. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer of ACG Pizza Partners
LLC. Prior to ACG Pizza Partners LLC, he spent 16 years at Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc., most recently as Senior Vice
President, Non-Traditional Business where he was responsible for the operations, development and growth of over 250 Einstein Bros.
Bagels license locations. He has also held key operational roles at CEC Entertainment, Inc., Applebee’s International
Franchisees, and S&A Restaurant Corporation.
About Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company is a fast-casual restaurant chain where globally inspired dishes come together to create a
World Kitchen. Recognized by Parents Magazine as a Top Family Friendly Restaurant and Health Magazine as one of
America’s Healthiest Fast Food Restaurants, Noodles & Company is a restaurant where Japanese Pan Noodles rest comfortably next to
Penne Rosa and Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, but where world flavors don’t end at just noodles. Inspired by some of the world’s most
celebrated flavor combinations, Noodles & Company’s menu offers soups, salads and shareables, too. Everything is made fresh to
order, just as you like it, using quality ingredients. Dishes are delivered to the table allowing guests time to sit and relax or
grab a quick bite.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such
as "may," "might," "will," "objective," "intend," "should," "could," "can," "would," "expect," "believe," "design," "estimate,"
"predict," "potential," "plan" or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking
statements. These statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events. Also, the forward-looking
statements contained herein represent the Company's estimates and assumptions only as of the date hereof. Unless required by United
States federal securities laws, the Company does not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect
circumstances or events that occur after the statement is made.
Contacts: Investor Relations investorrelations@noodles.com Media Danielle Moore (720) 214-1971 press@noodles.com
