Mike Hynes joined Noodles & Company as Chief Financial Officer in July 2023, bringing over 25 years of finance and accounting experience. Before Noodles, he held multiple leadership roles at Ruth’s Hospitality Group, including VP of Finance and Accounting at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, where he oversaw investor relations, SEC reporting, strategic planning, and financial analysis. Earlier in his career, Mike worked at firms including RSM and Deloitte. He is a CPA and holds a BS in Business Administration from Auburn University and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Georgia.