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Noodles & Company will celebrate the grand opening of its first New Jersey restaurant, located at 683 Route 18 South, East Brunswick, at 11 a.m. May 13.

In advance of the official grand opening, Noodles & Company will give away one free meal per guest from its pre-opening menu on a first-come basis from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5:30-8p.m. on May 11.

Noodles & Company serves noodles, salads and sandwiches inspired from around the world.