Noodles & Company Q1 comp sales up 9.1%; net loss narrows to $3.4M; raises FY outlook

NOODLES & Co

2026-Q1 EPS reported -$0.58 revenue$123,786,000

Total revenue flat at $123.8M; system-wide comparable sales +9.1% (company-owned +9.4%, franchise +8.0%).
Net loss improved to $3.4M ($0.58 loss per diluted share) from $9.1M ($1.58 loss) in Q1 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA surged 218% to $7.7M; restaurant contribution margin rose to 14.9% from 10.3%.
Company raised full-year 2026 outlook based on first-quarter performance (specific guidance not detailed in release).
Operating margin improved to (0.7)% from (5.2)% year-over-year.

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NOODLES & Co reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $123.8 million, net income $3.4 million, EPS $0.58 loss per diluted share. Guidance raised.

Period: first quarter ended March 31, 2026
Revenue: $123.8 million
Net income: $3.4 million
EPS: $0.58 loss per diluted share
Guidance: raised
Result: reported results

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results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Key highlights for the first quarter of 2026 versus the first quarter of 2025 include: • Total revenue remained flat at $123.8 million. • Comparable restaurant sales increased 9.1% system-wide, comprised of a 9.4% increase at company-owned restaurants and an 8.0% increase at franchise restaurants. • Net loss was

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