Noodles & Company Elevates Operations Leader to Oversee 319 Restaurants
NDLS•Noodles & Company has promoted Frank Rodriguez to Senior Vice President of Operations effective June 3, placing him in charge of its 319 company-owned restaurants across 19 states. Rodriguez's elevation follows his role in driving a 9.4% comparable restaurant sales increase and 13.5% average unit volume growth in Q1, reinforcing operational discipline and accountability.
1. Promotion and Role Expansion
Noodles & Company has promoted Frank Rodriguez to Senior Vice President of Operations, effective June 3. In this expanded role, he will provide leadership across restaurant operations services and training, overseeing performance, team development, guest experience and profitability at 319 company-owned restaurants in 19 states.
2. Operational Achievements and Impact
Rodriguez’s promotion follows his contributions to a 9.4% increase in comparable restaurant sales and a 13.5% rise in average unit volumes during Q1 2026. His track record in strengthening operational discipline, accountability and execution has aligned field teams with the Restaurant Support Center to drive continuous improvement and sustained growth.
