Exhibit 24.1

CONFIRMING STATEMENT

This Statement confirms that the undersigned has authorized and designated
Scott P. Scharfman and Justin C. Jacobs, each acting singly, to execute and
file on the undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 4 and 5 and Schedules 13D and
13G (including any amendments thereto) that the undersigned may be required
to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of the
undersigned's ownership of or transactions in securities of Noodles &
Company, a Delaware corporation.  The authority of Scott P. Scharfman and
Justin C. Jacobs under this Statement shall continue until the undersigned
is no longer required to file any of Forms 3, 4 and 5 and Schedules 13D and
13G with regard to the undersigned's ownership of or transactions in
securities of Noodles & Company, unless earlier revoked in writing.  The
undersigned acknowledges that Scott P. Scharfman and Justin C. Jacobs are
not assuming any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with
Section 16 or Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

/s/ Thomas E. Lynch
Thomas E. Lynch

Dated: March 23, 2017