Spring is coming early to Noodles & Company with the nationwide launch of two fresh new salads: the Asian Apple Citrus Salad with Chicken and the Mexican Street Corn Salad with Chicken.
Last year, Noodles & Company tested its Asian Apple Citrus Salad with Chicken and Mexican Street Corn Salad with Chicken at select locations to see how consumers would respond. Both salads appear to have been a hit because both are now launching at all of the chain's 450 locations nationwide.
Both of the new salads are bursting with flavor and made with the freshest ingredients. The Asian Apple Citrus Salad with Chicken features delicious toppings such as diced apple, fresh avocado, and crispy chow mein noodles, while the Mexican Street Corn Salad with Chicken includes cotija cheese, roasted corn, chipotle cheddar tortilla strips, and more.
Asian-Inspired Citrus Salads
Noodles & Company Launches Its Asian Apple Citrus Salad Nationwide
Trend Themes
1. Fresh Salad Options - Noodles & Company's launch of two new salads at all locations nationwide shows a trend towards consumers seeking flavorful and fresh salad options.
2. Cross-cultural Salads - Noodles & Company's Asian Apple Citrus Salad and Mexican Street Corn Salad demonstrate a trend towards incorporating multiple cultural flavors into one dish.
3. Ingredient-driven Salads - The use of fresh and unique ingredients, such as avocado, chow mein noodles, and chipotle cheddar tortilla strips, highlights the trend of consumers seeking ingredient-driven salads.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Casual Restaurants - Fast casual restaurants can benefit from incorporating fresh and diverse salad options, like Noodles & Company's, in order to attract health-conscious and flavor-seeking customers.
2. Food Delivery Services - Food delivery services can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking fresh and flavorful salads by partnering with restaurants like Noodles & Company and offering their salads as delivery options.
3. Agriculture and Farming - The popularity of ingredient-driven salads, like Noodles & Company's, highlights a need for fresher and more unique produce. As such, agriculture and farming industries can innovate and grow new and diverse crops to meet the demand for more unique salad ingredients.