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Update: Plaza McDonald's closes to make way for Noodles & Co.

After more than 30 years on the Country Club Plaza, McDonald's has closed.

Noodles & Co. plans to open in the spot at 500 Nichols Road by late March.

It also is opening a location in downtown Lawrence on Nov. 20.

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Colorado-based Noodles & Co. was founded in 1995 and serves Asian, Mediterranean and American inspired noodles dishes, soups and salads.

Every bowl is made-to-order in about five minutes. Ingredients include noodles, pasta, fresh vegetables, herbs and spices, artisan sauces, and grilled chicken, beef, shrimp or organic tofu.

The operations are "tip free" and open daily. There are now more than 210 Noodles & Co. restaurants in 18 states, including locations in Overland Park, Olathe and the Northland.

The McDonald's location was one of the last locally to rely on just walk-in business. McDonald's does much of its business through its drive-thrus.

Submitted by Joyce Smith on November 10, 2009 - 2:30pm.
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Noodles & Co. restaurants
Submitted by Anonymous on November 11, 2009 - 7:55am.

Sounds healthy. I'll eat there vs. Greasy hamburgers.

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Noodles!
Submitted by Anonymous on November 11, 2009 - 7:38am.

I'm so glad to hear that Noodles is moving in. I'm from Colorado, and really miss having one close by. Noodles is affordable, quality "fast" food that appeals to both children and adults. mmmm..... penne rosa with shrimp!

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Some answers
Submitted by Joyce Smith on November 10, 2009 - 5:40pm.

The sculpture, called "Out to Lunch," has been moved across the street to the west side of Jefferson.

It will be in front of the new Blanc Burgers + Bottles.

The Noodles & Co. lease is a sublease through McDonald’s. Joyce

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Would disagree that
Submitted by Anonymous on November 10, 2009 - 5:23pm.

Would disagree that McDonalds doesn't belong on the plaza. Plus, Noodles is a fast food joint too, let's be honest.

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McDonalds
Submitted by Anonymous on November 10, 2009 - 4:25pm.

Rumor has it that Tyler Kirby really wanted it to stay put, however Adam Rossbach really likes the Mac and Cheese with steak combo. I guess they liked Adam better. Learn about it.

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What a shame
Submitted by Anonymous on November 10, 2009 - 4:25pm.

I work on the plaza and am sad to see McDonald's leave. It seems to me that the more affordable places are leaving to make way for more upscale dining establishments. I am glad I brown bag it.

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Lease
Submitted by Anonymous on November 10, 2009 - 3:37pm.

I doubt it. I honestly believe they weren't very profitable the last few years.

On one hand, I feel like the plaza has lost some sort of landmark- especially with the bronze Ronald McDonald statue out front...but on the other, McDonald's is nothing more than a fast food joint that doesn't really belong on the Country Club Plaza anymore.

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what happened?
Submitted by Anonymous on November 10, 2009 - 3:20pm.

Did the McDonnald's lose their lease? Surely they were still a profitable franchise at that location.

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