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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · NOODLES & Co (NDLS)

Noodles & Co: Two directors won't seek re-election; board shrinks from nine to seven

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Directors Robert Hartnett and Mary Egan told the board on March 24, 2026 that they will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and will serve until then. The filing says the decisions were not due to any disagreement with management or the board, or related to operations, policies, or practices. The board also voted to reduce its size from nine to seven members effective at the Annual Meeting.

Key points

  • Robert Hartnett and Mary Egan decided on March 24, 2026 not to stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
  • Board size will decrease from nine members to seven effective at the Annual Meeting.
  • Mr. Lynch was nominated as a Class I director and will resign his Class III seat if elected.
  • The filing states the departures were not the result of any disagreement with management or the board.

The filing

CompanyNOODLES & Co (NDLS)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECMar 27, 2026, 5:52 PM ET
Accession number0001275158-26-000023

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 9, 2026, 8:36 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on March 27, 2026.

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