Good Times Restaurants Inc. shares rise 1.75% premarket after Noodles & Company announced a strategic review to maximize shareholder value.

Good Times Restaurants Inc. rose 1.75% in premarket trading. The company's stock price increase may be attributed to the positive news from the restaurant industry, such as the strategic review by Noodles & Company to maximize shareholder value, and the introduction of new menus by Viking Line featuring Nordic ingredients. Additionally, McDonald's Japan reported an increase in system-wide sales and same-store sales for August 2025, which could have a positive impact on the overall restaurant industry.