Noodles shares jump 10.59% premarket after reporting 6.6% Q4 comparable sales growth driven by 7.3% rise in company-owned locations.

Noodles & Company (NDLS) rose 10.59% in premarket trading following the release of preliminary fourth-quarter results showing a 6.6% increase in system-wide comparable sales, driven by a 7.3% rise at company-owned locations. The company attributed the growth to disciplined execution, menu enhancements, and portfolio optimization, including the closure of 33 company-owned and nine franchise restaurants in 2025, with plans to close 30–35 more in 2026. CEO Joe Christina highlighted the momentum in sales and confidence in future growth strategies, emphasizing resource concentration on high-performing units. The upbeat guidance and progress in operational efficiency aligned with the sharp premarket surge, reinforcing investor optimism about the company’s turnaround efforts and long-term value creation.