Hospitality & Tourism  November 10, 2023

Boennighausen out, Panera president in as Noodles & Co. CEO

BROOMFIELD — Just two days after Noodles & Co.’s (Nasdaq: NDLS) earnings report revealed an ongoing sales slump, the fast-casual pasta restaurant’s CEO, Dave Boennighausen, has been relieved of duty and will be replaced on an interim basis by Panera Bread president Drew Madsen, who has served on Noodles’ board of directors since 2017. 

The decision to move on from Boennighausen was the board’s, the company said. A search for a permanent CEO will begin immediately.

“We are very excited to have Drew step into the interim CEO role and remain on our board. He is a seasoned executive with a…

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A Maryland native, Lucas has worked at news agencies from Wyoming to South Carolina before putting roots down in Colorado.
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