BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company, the restaurant that serves made-to-order noodles, salads and sandwiches from around the world, is opening its first two restaurants in Tennessee on Monday, April 25 at 11 a.m. in Nashville and in Knoxville. The restaurants will be located at:

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• Nashville— at Green Hills Mall, 2116 Green Hills Village Drive
• Knoxville— in Turkey Creek, 11083 Parkside Drive

Noodles & Company is a fast-casual lunch or dinner destination that offers something for everyone from kids to adults. The global menu features three cuisines rolled in to one: Asian, Mediterranean and American, giving guests the option to try new flavors every day. The dishes range from healthful to indulgent and spicy to comforting. Favorites include the sweet and spicy Japanese Pan Noodles, creamy Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, and the fresh and zippy Med Sandwich.

"We're excited about bringing Noodles to Tennessee. We've received requests to expand in this area for a long time," said Kevin Reddy, CEO and chairman of Noodles & Company. "We believe we'll become a popular spot for families and college students because of our menu variety, speed and affordability. Each dish is made to order for each guest and is served in just a few minutes for around seven dollars."    

Noodles & Company also offers a family-style to-go option for large groups called Square Bowls. Each Square Bowl is customizable and serves four to six people making it the perfect meal for the soccer team, office meeting or family gathering. Guests may contact the restaurant for more details on how to order 'Square.'

The Tennessee locations will be open Sunday - Wednesday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Convenient carry-out, phone-in or fax-in orders are available. Guests may reach the new locations by phone or fax:

• Nashville— phone: (615) 383-7740; fax: (615) 383-7741
• Knoxville— phone: (865) 675-1869; fax: (865) 675-2019

About Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company is about serving real food, real quick. Our menu features made-to-order noodles, salads and sandwiches inspired from around the world that make everyone happy from kids to adults. Think Mac & Cheese, Pad Thai, Chinese Chop Salad, Pesto Cavatappi and a Wisconsin Cheesesteak Sandwich all under one roof. Within minutes of ordering a fresh, made-to-order dish will be delivered to the table on real china with real silverware. Nothing fake here. You also don't have to clear your table or leave a tip. We just aim to please.

Noodles & Company is a collection of more than 257 neighborhood restaurants in 19 states and growing. Please visit www.noodles.com to find a restaurant near you. If you're craving more, please follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Flickr or on our Noodles & Company blog affectionately called & Company.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jill Preston
(720) 214-1929
jpreston@noodles.com

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