Teriyaki Madness has built a reputation for serving fresh, made-to-order teriyaki bowls, noodles, and rice dishes with a Japanese-inspired twist, giving diners a flavorful alternative to traditional fast food. For entrepreneurs looking to enter the booming fast-casual restaurant space, this brand offers a proven system, streamlined operations, and a menu designed to keep customers coming back.
Franchise · Food & Restaurant
Teriyaki Madness Franchise
Made-to-order teriyaki bowls with 200+ shops and a $1.11M average unit volume
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What it's about
- Founded
- 2003
- Locations
- 200
- Type of business
- Fast-casual Asian restaurant franchise specializing in teriyaki bowls, noodles, and rice dishes
- Company
- Teriyaki Madness
Fact sheet
Inside Teriyaki Madness
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The concept at a glance
Launched in 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Teriyaki Madness quickly built a following around its freshly grilled proteins, signature sauces, and fully customizable bowls. The brand began franchising in 2005 and has since grown to more than 200 locations across the United States and beyond. Restaurants typically occupy a compact footprint of roughly 1,500 to 1,800 square feet, a design choice that supports the brand's strong emphasis on takeout, online ordering, and delivery sales rather than large dine-in spaces.
Why join this franchise?
Teriyaki Madness positions itself as a comparatively accessible entry point into the restaurant franchise world, especially when compared to concepts requiring investments well over a million dollars. Franchisees benefit from:
- A recognizable, fast-growing brand within the Asian fast-casual category
- A streamlined kitchen model built for efficiency and consistency
- A strong focus on off-premise sales channels, including delivery and digital ordering
- Comprehensive franchisor support from day one through daily operations
Who they're looking for
The brand welcomes both seasoned multi-unit restaurant operators and first-time business owners. Prior restaurant experience is viewed as a plus but is not a requirement. What matters most is strong leadership ability, sound financial standing, and a genuine willingness to follow the established operating system. Candidates should be comfortable managing a team, delivering excellent customer service, and staying engaged in day-to-day restaurant operations. Teriyaki Madness is particularly interested in partners who want to grow with the brand, whether through a single location or a multi-unit development agreement.
Requirements and investment
Prospective franchisees should be prepared to demonstrate liquid capital in the range of $392,667 to $1,121,405, which reflects the estimated total investment required to open a single restaurant. This figure covers the franchise fee, construction, equipment, furniture, signage, technology, initial inventory, training, and opening costs. The franchise fee itself is $45,000 for a single unit, or $99,000 under a three-unit development agreement, which can offer a more cost-effective route for those planning to scale from the outset.
Ongoing costs include a royalty fee of 6% of net sales, which grants continued access to the brand's trademarks, operating systems, menu development, training resources, and business coaching. Franchisees should review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) closely for full details on any additional marketing or technology fees that may apply. Actual investment amounts can vary depending on restaurant size, local construction costs, and lease terms, with second-generation spaces often requiring a lower build-out budget than ground-up development.
Key facts
- Founded: 2003, in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Franchising since: 2005
- Locations: 200+ restaurants nationwide and internationally
- Average Unit Volume: $1,113,760
- Franchise fee: $45,000 (single unit) / $99,000 (3-unit development agreement)
- Royalty fee: 6% of net sales
Teriyaki Madness combines an established operational playbook with a compact, efficient restaurant model built for today's off-premise dining trends. If you're ready to explore what it takes to become a Teriyaki Madness franchisee, request more information today and take the first step toward owning a restaurant in this fast-growing Asian fast-casual category.
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Sources and data verification
The figures on this page come from the following sources:
- Teriyaki Madness — Restaurant Franchise Cost (sito ufficiale, franchise fee/royalty/ad fund/investimento Item 7) (2026)
- Teriyaki Madness — Franchise FAQ (sito ufficiale, liquid capital/net worth/investimento/metratura) (2026)
- Restaurant Dive — Franchise spotlight: Teriyaki Madness to double openings in 2023 (stampa di settore, metratura minima 900 sq ft) (2023)
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