Background Noodles & Company is the new model for the quick casual restaurant concept. They are setting the standard for modern casual dining here in the US in the 21st century. Noodles & Company first opened in Colorado in 1995 and has not stopped growing since. They now have over 140 restaurants all across the U.S. from Portland and Encinitas to Alexandria and Silver Spring with stops in cities such as Omaha and Naperville. Noodles & Company has achieved this success with a customer driven business model and fact-based decision making. Visit www.noodles.com to find a Noodles and Company restaurant near you.