Noodles Has Its Place In People's Stomach

My view is:

1) It is much more welcomed by parents, when picking for their children, just think about all the green veges in each dish

2) Comparing to Panda Express, these dishes offer much more varieties that can attract returning customers, again and again

3) People get tired of one taste over time; Noodles offers a new venue

4) Varieties plays a big role to attract families with appetite varieties, for example, I can find nothing to eat when going to MacDonalds. Often times, I ended up coming out empty-stomached

5) A big drawback for Noodles, variety demands more different ingredients. Can that be a factor for slow expanding? Translated into "profit margin": NDLS 1.59% CMG 9% MCD 18% (1Q 2014)

Now, let's take a look at these pictures----

World Tour Menu

Margherita Flatbread Fresh whole leaf basil, Roma tomato, a custom blend of Italian seasonings, feta and parmesan cheese toasted atop our flatbread V 330 cal

Backyard Barbecue Chicken Salad Pulled chicken breast tossed in barbecue sauce, fresh-cut corn, Roma tomato and red cabbage over mixed greens with tangy coleslaw dressing 260|530 cal

Asparagus di Parma Fresh asparagus, white wine butter sauce, mushrooms and tomato tossed with spaghetti noodles. Served with parmesan chicken and finished with a lemon wedge and a dusting of Parmesan cheese 580|930 cal

Thai Hot Pot Signature curry broth, cabbage, sprouts, fresno peppers, shiitake mushrooms, rice noodles, pulled chicken and pork lime wedge and cilantro. Served with a side of toasted Asian flatbread 560 cal

Alfredo MontAmore^® Spaghetti noodles, four-cheese blend, mushrooms, spinach, tomato and parmesan chicken. Topped with MontAmore cheese, parsley and cracked pepper 750|1270 cal

Noodles & Pasta

Penne Rosa Spicy tomato cream sauce, penne pasta, mushrooms, tomato, spinach, wine and parmesan or feta | V 410|790 cal Try with parmesan-crusted chicken

Japanese Pan Noodles Caramelized udon noodles in a sweet soy sauce, broccoli, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, Asian sprouts, black sesame seeds and cilantro | V 310|620 cal Try with marinated steak

Wisconsin Mac & Cheese A classic blend of cheddar and jack cheeses, cream and elbow macaroni - our number one seller V 520|1040 cal Try with oven-roasted meatballs

Pesto Cavatappi Curly pasta, basil pesto, garlic, mushrooms, tomato, wine, cream, parmesan and Italian parsley V 410|800 cal Try with naturally raised pork

Pad Thai Rice noodle stir-fry with scrambled egg, carrots, cabbage, sweet chile, citrus, peanuts, Asian sprouts and cilantro 420|830 cal Try with shrimp

Spaghetti & Meatballs Five meatballs on spaghetti, crushed tomato marinara and parmesan 630|920 cal

Pasta Fresca Penne with balsamic, olive oil, white wine and roasted garlic, red onion, tomato, spinach and parmesan or feta V 410|790 cal Try with grilled chicken breast

Bangkok Curry Sweet coconut curry, broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, a light portion of rice noodles, served on cabbage with black sesame seeds V 260|510 cal Try with naturally raised pork

Steak Stroganoff Marinated steak, mushroom sherry cream sauce, fresh herbs, cracked pepper, sautéed mushrooms, egg noodles and parmesan 650|1030 cal

Whole Grain Tuscan Linguine Whole grain linguine, broccoli, red bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, garlic, white wine, cream and parmesan V 350|680 cal Try with parmesan-crusted chicken

Indonesian Peanut Sauté Spicy peanut sauce and rice noodle stir-fry, broccoli, carrots, cabbage, Asian sprouts, cilantro, crushed peanuts and lime | V 420|840 cal Try with grilled chicken breast

Buttered Noodles Tender wavy egg noodles, butter, Italian seasonings and parmesan V 470|930 cal Try with oven-roasted meatballs

Soups

Thai Curry Soup Yellow coconut curry broth, spinach, cabbage, mushrooms, tomato, red onion and rice noodles | V 230|460 cal Try with organic tofu

Tomato Basil Bisque Rich and zesty tomato soup with cream, sherry, fresh basil, garlic and Italian parsley V 260|520 cal Try with parmesan-crusted chicken

Chicken Noodle Soup Our signature soup with chicken breast, celery, carrots, onion and wavy egg noodles 190|380 cal

Sandwiches

BBQ Pork Toasted ciabatta roll loaded with slow-braised pork, colorful coleslaw and barbecue drizzle 560 cal

Wisconsin Cheesesteak Marinated steak, our Mac & Cheese sauce, cheddar and jack cheese, red onion, red bell pepper and mushrooms on ciabatta 570 cal

The Med Grilled chicken, mushrooms, spinach, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, our zippy Med dressing, cilantro and feta on flatbread 330 cal Vegetarian option is also available

Spicy Chicken Caesar Grilled chicken, romaine, spicy Caesar dressing, wonton strips and parmesan on flatbread 520 cal

Salads

Spinach & Fresh Fruit Salad Seasonal fruit, crumbled bacon, pecans, house-made croutons, red onion and blue cheese atop spinach with a balsamic fig drizzle 650 cal

Chinese Chicken Chop Salad Grilled chicken, sesame-soy tossed mixed greens, Asian sprouts, cabbage, red bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, crispy wontons and black sesame seeds 480 cal

Grilled Chicken Caesar Grilled chicken, romaine, croutons, traditional dressing and parmesan 500 cal

The Med Salad with Chicken Grilled chicken, romaine, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, cavatappi pasta, spicy yogurt dressing and feta 440 cal