Noodles & Company's New Menu Features "Food Network Favorites" Curated Selections

Four Dishes Hand-Selected from Noodles & Company's Bold New Menu Featured Nationwide Beginning May 29

BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), the fast-casual favorite known for its globally inspired noodle bowls, has partnered with Food Network, the authority in all things flavor, to unveil four entrees that have been crowned "Food Network Favorites." This partnership between two established leaders celebrates the creativity, culinary craftsmanship, and unbeatable value that Noodles & Company is known for, now curated by some of the most trusted experts in the industry.

In March, Noodles unveiled its reinvented menu, featuring bold new flavors and reimagined classics at the forefront. With more than two-thirds of the menu new or improved, this reinvention is more than just a refresh; it's a testament to Noodles' culinary craftsmanship, designed to satisfy every guest. Through this dedication to bold, expertly crafted dishes, Noodles is not only delighting longtime fans but also attracting new guests and new fans.

"As the authority on all things flavor, Food Network is always looking to highlight delicious food finds for our fans, and this partnership is another way to deliver on that mission," said Lauren Burack, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Food Network & HGTV. "Noodles & Company excels in crafting delicious, noodle-focused dishes, and the new menu reflects that, but these four stood out as clear favorites to our team, showcasing the perfect combination of craveable taste and incredible value."

 
Meet The "Food Network Favorites"
Hand-picked by Food Network, Noodles & Company's "Food Network Favorites" are tailored to perfection and include:

• Basil Pesto Cavatappi: A fan-favorite made even better, now featuring more of its signature basil pesto sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and aged Parmesan for deeper flavor in every forkful.
• Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese: Elbow noodles in creamy cheddar and jack cheese sauce, topped with parmesan-crusted chicken, tangy Buffalo sauce, green onions, crispy onions, and a drizzle of ranch. A flavor explosion that had the pros coming back for seconds.
• Rigatoni Rosa with Parmesan Chicken: Reimagined with heartier rigatoni noodles, a richer spicy tomato cream sauce, slow-roasted tomatoes, and 18-month aged Parmesan. A comforting classic turned up.
• Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi: Fettuccine noodles in a savory garlic butter sauce with sautéed shrimp, cherry tomatoes, spinach, artichoke hearts, and a splash of lemon. Fresh, light, and full of vibrant summer flavor.

"Food Network knows food, and Noodles & Company knows noodles—making this partnership a natural fit," said Stephen Kennedy, SVP of Marketing at Noodles & Company. "We're excited to introduce guests to a lineup of reimagined favorites and bold new flavors that showcase our culinary expertise. It's an honor to have four of our most popular noodle bowls selected by the experts at Food Network as 'Food Network Favorites.' These dishes promise to deliver comfort, indulgence, and creativity in every bowl—just as we always strive to do."

Crafted to Impress. Priced to Enjoy.
Whether you're craving comfort or new flavors, Noodles & Company offers elevated dishes made with high-quality ingredients, all at a reasonable price. With easy online ordering and fast, reliable delivery, enjoying chef-crafted meals at home, in the office, or on the go has never been easier. Experience the bold new flavors, exclusively at Noodles & Company locations nationwide.

About Noodles & Company

Since 1995, Noodles & Company has been on a mission to own the noodle, serving up craveable flavors and fresh, made-to-order dishes that bring comfort, adventure, and discovery to every bowl. From indulgent, cheesy Mac to globally inspired favorites like Japanese Pan Noodles, the menu is crafted for every taste, with options to satisfy, surprise, and inspire. With more than 460 restaurants and a team of passionate noodle lovers, Noodles is a brand built on flavor, innovation, and a culture that celebrates its people. Recognized as one of America's Favorite Restaurants and Best Loyalty Programs by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025, and one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America, Noodles continues to redefine what it means to be a fast- casual favorite. The brand has also been honored as one of Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity (2021–2024) and Best Employers for Women (2021, 2024), while QSR has named it one of the Best Brands to Work For in both 2022 and 2023. Noodles believes in the power of great food, great people, and great experiences. That means investing in industry-leading team member benefits, fostering an inclusive culture, and continuously evolving to meet the needs of its guests. To learn more and to find the location nearest you, visit www.noodles.com.

About Food Network

Food Network is a unique lifestyle network, website and magazine that connects viewers to the power and joy of food. The network strives to be viewers' best friend in food and is committed to leading by teaching, inspiring, empowering and entertaining through its talent and expertise. Food Network is distributed to more than 74 million U.S. households and draws an average of 50 million unique web users monthly with a social footprint of 71 million, while Food Network Magazine reaches 11 million readers. Food Network is part of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products which also include: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Film Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.

Noodles & Company Media Contact:
Danielle Moore, [email protected]

Food Network Media Contact:
Danielle McLaughlin, [email protected]

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