Noodles & Company (NDLS) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM MDT in Broomfield, CO.

• Shareholders can vote online, by mail, or in person, with voting closing on May 12, 2026.

• Materials available online or by request, with instructions for obtaining legal proxies for in-person voting.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of two directors: Joseph Christina and Thomas Lynch.

• Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay).

• Ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 29, 2026.

• Other business may be addressed as appropriate during the meeting.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends voting in favor of all proposals, including director nominees and auditor ratification.