• Noodles & Company posted Q2 net loss of USD 4 million, narrowing from a USD 17.6 million loss a year earlier; loss per share improved to USD 0.67.
• Revenue edged up 0.5% to USD 127 million versus Q2 2025, while system-wide comparable restaurant sales climbed 10.3%.
• Operating margin improved to negative 1.2% from negative 11.7% a year earlier; restaurant contribution margin rose 4.4 percentage points to 17.2%.
• Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) increased 79% to USD 10.8 million as management cited stronger execution, menu and marketing gains, and portfolio optimization.
• Full-year revenue outlook was raised to USD 485 million-USD 500 million, with adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) seen at USD 34 million-USD 38 million.

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