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Noodles & Company Company Culture
Noodles & Company Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Noodles & Company's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
BEnvironment
C-Gender
C-Executive Team
D+Diversity
DNoodles & Company CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Dave Boennighausen
57 /100
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Diversity at Noodles & Company
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Noodles & Company have rated Environment, CEO Rating, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Noodles & Company
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Noodles & Company have rated Environment, Executive Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Noodles & Company eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-41
Noodles & Company employees are -41% more likely to recommend Noodles & Company as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 61% | Detractors |
Working at Noodles & Company
Working at Noodles & Company is rated below average by 331 employees, across various culture dimensions. Noodles & Company employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Noodles & Company’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at Noodles & Company was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Noodles & Company
D
Overall Company Culture at Noodles & Company is rated D
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
15%
Noodles & Company ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Noodles & Company Employee Reviews
Out of 340 Noodles & Company employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Noodles & Company improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
Positive Reviews From Noodles & Company Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?My interviwer was nice and helpful, and kept the vibe light and friendly
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Employees will sometimes get along
- What are some of the best things about your team?My team member coworkers make the job fun and bearable, and have trained me more than the managment team.
Constructive Feedback From Noodles & Company Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Theyre too overstaffed its ridiculous
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I make significantly less than new hires even though ive worked with this company for years and have been a dedicated a loyal employee. A raise and actually getting survivable hours would make it bearable. Although the management would never let that happen
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Actually being held accountable for horrible and unprofessional behavior rather than continually being allowed to dehumanize their staff and treat them as disposable robots
Noodles & Company Company Information
Noodles & Company Mission, Vision & Values
Noodles & Company Mission Statement
serve fresh food fast
Noodles & Company Values
- We Care
- We are Passionate
- We Show Pride
- we Love Live
| Headquarter | 520 Zang Street Broomfield, CO 80020 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.noodles.com |
| Founding Date | 1995 |
| Tel | 720-214-1900 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NDLS |
| Jobs | www.noodles.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Noodles & Company Competitors
Noodles & Company competitors include Chipotle, Darden Restaurants, Papa John's International, and Luby's. Noodles & Company ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Noodles & Company compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Noodles & Company Employees
331 employees at Noodles & Company have reviewed Noodles & Company across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 331 Noodles & Company employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Noodles & Company are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Noodles & Company, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Noodles & Company are not very pleased with their team. 331 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Noodles & Company are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Noodles & Company believe the environment at Noodles & Company is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Noodles & Company is comfortably fast. About 72% of the employees at Noodles & Company work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Noodles & Company are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Noodles & Company employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Noodles & Company report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
65% of Noodles & Company employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
60% of Noodles & Company employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Noodles & Company employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
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56% of Noodles & Company employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Noodles & Company - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Noodles & Company is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Noodles & Company employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Noodles & Company KPIs and OKRs
At Noodles & Company 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Noodles & Company's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Noodles & Company employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Noodles & Company CEO & Leadership
Noodles & Company CEO - Dave Boennighausen
57 /100
Dave’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Dave in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Denver. Dave Boennighausen’s employees rank Noodles & Company in the Top 35% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 35% for Environment, and in the Bottom 25% for Executive Team. Boennighausen is generally unpopular with Noodles & Company employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Product department, and by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Noodles & Company’s competitors, Dave Boennighausen ranks below both Darden Restaurants CEO Gene Lee and Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright.
Noodles & Company Leadership
The Noodles & Company Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Dave Boennighausen, Vice President and Controller Kathy Lockhart, and Executive Chairman Paul Murphy III
Dave Boennighausen CEO / President
Mr. Dave Boennighausen has been the Chief Executive Officer of Noodles & Company since June 14, 2017 and as its Director... read more
Kathy Lockhart Vice President and Controller
Ms. Kathy Lockhart has been Vice President and Controller at Noodles & Company since August 2006. Ms. Lockhart served as... read more
Paul Murphy III Executive Chairman
Mr. Paul J. B. Murphy, III, has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Del Taco Inc. since February 2009. Mr.... read more
Paul Allen Strasen Fromer Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Paul Allen Strasen served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Noodles & Company from... read more
Susan E. Daggett Interim Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Susan E. Daggett, also known as Sue, has been Interim Chief Financial Officer at Noodles & Company since June 14,... read more
Thomas Brad West Executive Vice President of Operations
Mr. Thomas Brad West has been an Executive Vice President of Operations at Noodles & Company since September 10, 2017.... read more
Amy Fasholt-Fisher Regional Vice President Of Operations
Amy Fasholt-Fisher serves as the Regional Vice President Of Operations of Noodles & Company. Amy started at Noodles &... read more
Ryan Richard Vice President of Operations
Ryan Richard serves as the Vice President of Operations of Noodles & Company. Ryan started at Noodles & Company in Aug... read more
Noodles & Company Salaries
How much does Noodles & Company pay?
How much do people at Noodles & Company get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Noodles & Company is $114,874, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,128, or $51 per hour.
At Noodles & Company, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $225,621 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $50,274 annually. Average Noodles & Company salaries by department include: Communications at $237,547, Finance at $83,367, IT at $105,282, and Admin at $62,678. Half of Noodles & Company salaries are above $106,128.
162 employees at Noodles & Company rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 486 ratings) while 159 employees at Noodles & Company rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 162 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Noodles & Company employees include job titles like Inventory and Director of IT. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Noodles & Company employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $84k | $84k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $106k | $106k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $296k | $296k | 100th Percentile |
$114,874*
Average Compensation
$106,128*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Noodles & Company Salaries by City
Noodles & Company Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Noodles & Company
Diverse employees at Noodles & Company score the company 56/100 across various culture categories, placing Noodles & Company in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Noodles & Company across various culture dimensions.
We aspire to a work culture in which diversity is integral, evident and valued for the benefits it brings us. Our business’ ongoing success is rooted in maintaining a truly diverse workforce, where every employee is respected, included, engaged and fully contributing.,,
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Noodles & Company Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
Noodles & Company PTO
Noodles & Company's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Noodles & Company's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Noodles & Company Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Noodles & Company on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 14% | |
IT | 14% | |
Marketing | 14% | |
Sales | 14% | |
Other | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Denver | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
Boulder | 14% | |
Broomfield | 14% | |
San Diego | 14% | |
Lisle | 14% | |
Other | 14% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Noodles & Company
What is Noodles & Company address?
Noodles & Company location is at 520 Zang Street
Who is the CEO of Noodles & Company?
Noodles & Company CEO is Dave Boennighausen, their score by employees is 57
What is Noodles & Company eNPS?
The eNPS for Noodles & Company is -41
What is Noodles & Company revenue?
Noodles & Company revenue is $487M
What is the salary for Mobile Developer in Noodles & Company?
Mobile Developer average salary in the US is 116k
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