Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) reported Q4 EPS of $0.07, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $0.06. Revenue for the quarter came in at $113.9 million versus the consensus estimate of $118.49 million.

Dave Boennighausen, Chief Executive Officer of Noodles & Company, remarked, “We are pleased with our 2019 results as they reflect our continued momentum in sales, margin and bottom line growth. Our seventh consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales during the fourth quarter, combined with meaningful margin expansion, is further evidence of the sustainability and effectiveness of our strategy. Our strong growth in digital and off-premise sales was a direct result of our initiatives and the brand’s strength in meeting the increasing need for convenience from today’s consumer.”

Boennighausen continued, “While we are pleased with our comparable sales growth of 2.8% system-wide and two-year growth of 6.5% during 2019, we are excited to report that comparable sales have accelerated thus far in 2020 and reflect positive traffic growth, an important focus of our strategy. Through February 25th, comparable sales have grown 5.7% system-wide year-to-date, comprised of 5.8% growth at company restaurants and 5.0% at franchise locations. As we accelerate company and franchise growth in the quarters to come, we are confident in the underlying foundation and trends of the business. Noodles & Company is positioned extremely well to win in today’s environment, and we look forward to an outstanding 2020 and years to come.”

GUIDANCE:

Noodles & Company sees FY2020 revenue of $470-480 million, versus the consensus of $482.4 million.

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