Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ: NDLS) has unveiled its first-ever Noodles Merch Store ahead of the holiday shopping season. The store features exclusive Noodles merchandise, including a winter-themed sweater, a branded holiday onesie, and matching bandanas for pets. Available through Dec. 31 while supplies last, the Noodles Merch Store offers a selection of winter essentials, including…more
The board of directors of Broomfield-based Noodles & Co.(NASDAQ: NDLS) granted an equity award to Steve Kennedy as an inducement award outside of the company’s 2023 stock incentive plan. This grant was material to Kennedy’s acceptance of employment with the company. The equity award, which was approved by the board, complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule…more
Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ: NDLS) is introducing a new lineup of specialty Mac & Cheese dishes in select markets, including Colorado, Ohio and Illinois. These dishes aim to bring fresh flavors and elevate the chain’s popular menu item known for delivering “Uncommon Goodness.” The new offerings include Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese, Garlic Bacon…more
Lakewood-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) has appointed Richard Hallé as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Hallé will succeed Todd Dissinger, who is set to retire on Dec. 31, 2024. Hallé has been a member of Natural Grocers’ board of directors and audit committee since 2012. Kemper Isely, Natural Grocers’…more
Golden-based Holidaily Brewing Co., a women-owned gluten-free brewery, has launched its first crowdfunding campaign on Start Engine. The initiative aims to support growth and expansion as demand for gluten-free products rises. Recently, the brewery received recognition from the US Chamber of Commerce as a Top 100 Small Business and won a gold medal at the…more
Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ: NDLS) has named Stephen Kennedy as its new executive vice president of marketing, effective Nov. 18. He will lead the company’s brand strategy and customer growth initiatives. “Stephen is a transformational marketing leader with over two decades of experience driving growth for iconic brands,” said Drew Madsen, CEO at Broomfield-based Noodles…more
Smoothie King, the Dallas-based smoothie brand, is expanding its presence in Colorado with two new store openings and six future store commitments including stores in Lakewood and Wheat Ridge. This move comes after the brand opened five new locations in Colorado in 2023. The first of the two new franchise-owned stores opened earlier this fall…more
Natural Grocers plans to open a new store in Brownsville, Texas, in 2025 and is inviting community members to attend a Meet & Greet and a two-day Hiring Event. The events will be held from Oct. 22-24, 2024, at the Courtyard Brownsville hotel. The Meet & Greet is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 4:00…more
Natural Grocers has announced that it will close its Downtown Denver store located at the corner of Colfax and Washington on Oct. 31. The decision to close the store comes after addressing ongoing operating challenges, including retail theft and safety issues. “We have been actively working to address the theft and safety issues impacting our…more
In-N-Out Burger opened two new locations in Colorado on Sept. 5, in Arvada and Parker. The Arvada restaurant is located at 7494 W. 52nd Ave., and the Parker restaurant is situated at 9558 Twenty Mile Rd. Pat Campbell will manage the Arvada location, bringing 26 years of experience, while Stephanie Swartz will manage the Parker…more
Natural Grocers has announced a partnership with Rodale Institute, a nonprofit focused on regenerative organic agriculture through research and farmer education. The new initiative launches with a fundraising campaign at all 169 Natural Grocers locations in honor of Organic Month, aiming to raise $100,000 by Sept. 30, 2024. Customers can contribute to Rodale Institute’s Farmer…more
Natural Grocers, a Lakewood-based, family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, plans to open a new store in Waco, Texas, this winter at 601 N. Valley Mills Dr. The company invites local residents to a Meet & Greet event on Sept. 10 and a two-day hiring event on Sept. 11–12, 2024. The events will take place…more