Marinara Blues: Noodles and Company Closing Stores Nationwide

Popular pasta chain Noodles and Company just announced that they will be shutting down at least 28 underperforming locations nationwide in the coming months.

According to Restaurant Dive, Noodles and Company CFO Michael Hynes revealed this in an earnings call last week while going over some not-so-great numbers from the past fiscal year.

They have closed nine locations so far in 2025, with the remaining set to be whacked by Christmas — happy holidays!

It seems as if Noodles and Company got a little too popular too fast. Closing underperforming stores in the past helped, and they saw their cashflow increase as a result.

They also noticed that when they closed certain underperforming spots, the locations near the ones that closed got a surge of customers — so they didn't lose that business, they just consolidated it and migrated the customers a few miles.

When the closures are all said and done for 2025, Noodles and Company will have around 340 company-owned locations left, scattered across America.

The fast-casual chain has been serving up food crafted around pasta for more than 30 years. Their menu has quite the variety — everything from American to Italian and Japanese noodle options.

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While they will be losing some locations, Noodles and Co. promise to improve everything along the way at their remaining restaurants.

Which State Has the Most Noodles & Company Locations?

According to Scrape Hero, Wisconsin has the most Noodles and Company locations with 60. Illinois and Colorado are tied for second place with 55 and 54 locations, respectively.

What Country Consumes the Most Noodles Each Year?

According to the World's Instant Noodle Association (I know, right?), China and Hong Kong consumed the most noodles in 2024: 43,802 servings.

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These places feel like home for many of these singers. Over the years, several artists have gotten into the bar or restaurant game, and for a select few, brands have turned into franchises with several locations and/or concepts — we're looking at you, Jimmy Buffett!

Let's take a look at the country star food and entertainment venues that have opened over the years.

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13 Best Non-Celebrity Bars in Nashville, Ranked

Headed to Nashville soon? Sure, you can hit up dozens of bars owned by your favorite country artists, but don't forget about the local joints, too.

Music City is known for its vibrant nightlife with fun and unique bars lining the sidewalks of Broadway and beyond. While some bars are fresh concepts, there are others that have been around for a long time, filled with rich country music history.

We're breaking down the best of the non-celebrity bars you'll find in Nashville.

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