Noodles & Company closed 33 company-owned and nine franchise restaurants. In 2026, the company says it plans to shutter even more.
Restaurant Closures on the Rise
Currently, there are 49 Noodles & Company spots in Illinois, and simple math and the law of averages should tell you that, of the currently 340 company-owned and 83 franchised restaurants, at least one, if not more, in the Land of Lincoln, will be closed in 2026.
This comes on the heels of major retailers like Macy’s and GameStop announcing more closures in 2026. This just adds to the trend, but when it comes to restaurants, tomorrow isn’t promised. A new study found that 51% of restaurants don’t make it past five years, so if you’re wondering whether the Noodles & Company in Rockford is safe, it’s been open for well over five years.
The Rockford Location: A Dining Favorite
That would suck, too, because they are a popular dining destination in Rockford……