Noodles & Company Debuts in Fargo October 3

Restaurant features pasta harvested in North Dakota from locally-grown wheat

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Sep 29, 2011, 11:45 ET

FARGO, N.D., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles & Company, the restaurant that serves noodles, salads and sandwiches inspired from around the world, is scheduled to open its first restaurant in North Dakota in Fargo on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 11 a.m. The new restaurant is located at 4501 15th Avenue, South and will be owned and operated by Prairie Pasta Company, Inc., an affiliate of Border States Management, Inc. based in Willmar, Minn.

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Noodles & Company's menu features Asian, Mediterranean and American noodles, salads and sandwiches that range from healthful to indulgent and spicy to comforting. There is something for everyone from kids to adults, and every dish is customizable to please even the pickiest eaters. Favorites include the sweet and spicy Japanese Pan Noodles, veggie-filled Chinese Chop Salad, creamy Penne Rosa, zesty Med Sandwich, and the rich Wisconsin Mac & Cheese.

"Since we announced our plans to open in Fargo, there's been a lot of buzz and excitement in the community," said Ted Horan, operating partner and COO of Prairie Pasta Company. "We believe we'll become a popular spot for families and college students because of our menu variety, speed and affordability. And since the pasta we serve is made from North Dakota-grown wheat and produced by Dakota Growers Pasta Company in Carrington, N.D., we feel like we have a head start on being part of the community."

The Fargo location will be open Sunday - Wednesday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Convenient carry-out, phone-in or fax-in orders are available.

Guests may reach the new restaurant by calling or faxing (701) 356-3004 or by visiting the restaurant website.

Prairie Pasta Company plans to open seven additional locations in North and South Dakota over the next five years.

About Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company is about serving real food, real quick. Our menu features made-to-order noodles, salads and sandwiches inspired from around the world that make everyone happy from kids to adults. Think Mac & Cheese, Pad Thai, Chinese Chop Salad, Pesto Cavatappi and a Wisconsin Cheesesteak Sandwich all under one roof. Within minutes of ordering a fresh, made-to-order dish will be delivered to the table on real china with real silverware. Nothing fake here. You also don't have to clear your table or leave a tip. We just aim to please.

Noodles & Company is a collection of more than 260 neighborhood restaurants in 20 states and growing. Please visit www.noodles.com to find a restaurant near you. If you're craving more, please follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Flickr or on our Noodles & Company blog affectionately called & Company.

About Border States Management, Inc.

Border States Management, Inc. (BSMI) was founded by Joe Cody to provide comprehensive leadership and management services across a number of franchised and non-franchised restaurant concepts including Old Chicago, Erbert & Gerbert's, TGI Friday's, Arby's, Taco John's, McMillan's Family Restaurants and now Noodles & Company. Today, BSMI services seven different concepts totaling 27 restaurants with several more under development.

CONTACTS:
Ted Horan
Prairie Pasta Company, Inc.
701.371.2665
[email protected]

Mandy Melby
Noodles & Company
720.214.1971
[email protected]

SOURCE Noodles & Company