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Noodles & Company vs Hardee's - SLA — which franchise is the better buy?
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| Noodles & Company | Hardee's - SLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $1,061,500 | $1,385,000 |
| Total fees | 9% | 9.5% |
| Outlets | 423 | 1,485 |
| Lawsuits | 1 | 12 |
Noodles & Company: what their numbers say
Discloses 2025 net sales (avg $1.35M, median $1.30M) and company restaurant EBITDA ($163.5K avg, 11.8% margin). Excludes franchisee royalties and operating costs; notes 43.4% units exceeded average.
Hardee's - SLA: what their numbers say
Average revenue FY26: franchised $1,347,436, company-operated $1,370,338. Based on 1,071 franchised freestanding restaurants. 50.1% met/exceeded average. Range $413,015–$3,599,953.
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