Noodles & Company has announced a refresh of its menu, with two-thirds of its offerings either new or improved.

No one knows noodles like Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) and now, the fast-casual restaurant is marking a new beginning ...

A rich cheese sauce made with Gruyere, white cheddar and Fontina gets mixed with elbow macaroni, and then topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano and panko before going under the broiler for two minutes.

The base of the dish is oversized elbow noodles with ridged sides that the creamy cheese sauce clings to. The macaroni is soft but not overcooked; the cheese feels indulgent without overpowering ...