# Festive Noodle Bowl Deals Noodles & Company Helps Holiday Hosts Fight Pizza Fatigue By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodles-company-holiday References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/noodles--company-serves-up-a-delicious-alternative-as-pizza-fatigue-hits-this-holiday-season-302601568.html) & [noodles](https://www.noodles.com/)  According to a new survey commissioned by [Noodles & Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispidays), 46% of respondents eat pizza at least once a week during the holidays, but 70% say they'd rather have noodles—and this season, the brand is positioning itself as a comforting alternative choice to combat pizza fatigue. To support and simplify [holiday hosting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-pasta), Noodles & Company is serving up a lineup of limited-time offers for teams at the office to family get-togethers. From November 1st to 30th, there's a buy one catering pan, get one 25% off deal, and from November 18th to December 31st, customers can make the most of 15% off a catering order over $150. "From our classic Wisconsin Mac & Cheese and bold new [Chili Garlic Ramen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-garlic-ramen) to fan favorites like Japanese Pan Noodles and Pesto Cavatappi, there's truly something for everyone," said Steve Kennedy, executive vice president of marketing at Noodles & Company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 55% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Noodle-centric Holiday Menus:** Noodles & Company's diverse holiday menu showcases how food brands are innovating with internationally inspired dishes to cater to diverse tastes during festive gatherings. - **Catering Promotion Strategies:** Offering discounts on catering services during peak festive seasons is redefining how food service companies appeal to consumers seeking value and convenience. - **Alternatives to Pizza Fatigue:** The shift from traditional holiday pizza to varied noodle dishes reflects a broader trend of consumers demanding more diverse and comforting food options for celebrations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Foodservice & Catering:** The catering and foodservice industry is evolving with innovative promotional strategies to offer flexible, cost-effective options that appeal to modern consumers' changing tastes. - **International Cuisine:** With its expanded holiday menu, Noodles & Company underscores the growing influence of international cuisine in the hospitality industry to meet varied consumer preferences. - **Fast Casual Dining:** Fast casual dining establishments are increasingly positioning themselves as versatile solutions for holiday hosting through specialized, limited-time menus and offers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shoppable Beauty Routine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautyshelf.md) - [Digital Pizza Dining Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-pizza-and-tron-ares.md) - [Flavor-Fueled Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccain-masala-movie.md) - [Unique Betting Partnership Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroic-raze-betting.md) - [Game Day-Inspired Pizza Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-dinner-box.md) - [Expanded Mexican-Inspired Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-taco.md) - [Loyalty Rewards Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnify.md) - [Credit-Back Delivery Service Subscriptons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zapp-subscription-service.md) - [Value-Minded Grocer Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-meal-deal.md)