How much does a Teriyaki Madness franchise cost?

The total estimated restaurant franchise cost is between $392,667 and $1,121,405. This includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000, shop opening assistance fee of $27,500, leasehold improvements ($156,000–$605,000), furniture, fixtures and equipment ($54,000–$181,000), and other startup costs. A standard 3-unit franchise package is available at $99,000. Ongoing fees include a 6% royalty on net sales and a 4% marketing fund contribution.

What are the financial requirements to open a Teriyaki Madness franchise?

Prospective franchisees need a minimum net worth of $700,000 and at least $200,000 in liquid assets to qualify for a Teriyaki Madness franchise. The total estimated initial investment ranges from $392,667 to $1,121,405 depending on location and build-out specifications.

What is the Average Unit Volume (AUV) for a Teriyaki Madness franchise?

The Teriyaki Madness Average Unit Volume (AUV) is $1.11 million.

What are the ongoing fees for a Teriyaki Madness franchise?

Teriyaki Madness franchisees pay a royalty fee of 6% of net sales and a marketing fund contribution of 4% of net sales. These ongoing costs cover continued use of the TMAD name and trademark, access to the proprietary operating system, new product development, and ongoing operational and marketing support.

Do I need restaurant experience to own a Teriyaki Madness franchise?

No prior restaurant experience is required. Teriyaki Madness provides comprehensive training including a four-day initial training in Denver, a 10-day Hands-On Training (HOT) program at a corporate location, and 10 to 14 days of on-site training at your location around grand opening.

How long does it take to open a Teriyaki Madness franchise?

Teriyaki Madness aims to complete every location within 12 months from franchise award.

How many Teriyaki Madness locations are there?

Teriyaki Madness has 200+ open shops operating across 41 states and El Salvador, with over 40% of shops being owned by multi-unit franchise owners.

What size location does a Teriyaki Madness franchise need?

The ideal Teriyaki Madness franchise location is 1,500 to 1,800 square feet. The number of employees is dependent on sales volume, but on average it can take up to 15 to 22 full- and part-time employees to run multiple shifts throughout each week at a shop.

What is included in the Teriyaki Madness franchise investment?

The total investment of $392,667 to $1,121,405 includes: initial franchise fee ($45,000), shop opening assistance fee ($27,500), site survey ($3,000–$7,500), rent and deposits ($11,782–$41,160), leasehold improvements ($156,000–$605,000), furniture, fixtures and equipment ($54,000–$181,000), architect ($22,500–$43,000), initial inventory and supplies ($15,500–$18,800), insurance ($1,500–$5,000), business licenses and permits ($1,000–$10,860), professional fees ($2,500–$4,000), exterior signage ($6,500–$26,000), interior branding ($6,800–$10,000), technology and security systems ($12,600–$21,000), grand opening promotion ($10,000), training expenses ($1,200–$4,500), and additional funds for 3 months ($10,000–$40,000).

What support does Teriyaki Madness provide to franchisees?

Teriyaki Madness provides support including real estate site selection, design and construction assistance, initial and ongoing training programs, grand opening marketing, local marketing strategies, social media support, brand awareness campaigns, and continuous operational coaching from the home office.

TMAD News Archives

Three Franchisees Discuss How They Decided on Franchising

by Team TMAD | Jun 14, 2019 | TMAD News

Teriyaki Madness franchisees, Richard Nordstrom, Al Rubio and Tony Sangelo were featured in an interview with Franchise Gator! This interview highlights the franchise investigation process and the best questions to ask from a group who recently went through the...

Taking Teriyaki Across the Border!

by Team TMAD | Jun 13, 2019 | TMAD News

Business Partners Bring Teriyaki Madness to Canada! Kunal Thakur and Ankit Patel are our newest franchisees and they are taking Teriyaki Madness across the border to Lethbridge, Canada! After Kunal and Ankit visited the Teriyaki Madness in Great Falls, Montana...

Teriyaki Madness to Celebrate Opening in Lombard, Illinois

by Team TMAD | Jun 10, 2019 | TMAD News

Teriyaki Franchise to Celebrate Opening in Lombard, Illinois on June 3 Teriyaki Madness was featured in Franchising.com for our newest teriyaki franchise opening in Lombard, Illinois on June 3, 2019! The Teriyaki Franchise, which officially opened its doors last week,...

This Small Town Just Got Bigger Bowls

by Team TMAD | Jun 7, 2019 | TMAD News

Restaurant Owners Bringing 3 Teriyaki Shops to St. George Necia & Shane Bulloch and Lance Jackson are our newest franchisees and they are bringing their Japanese franchise to St. George, Utah! The business partners currently own a Jimmy Johns in Henderson,...

Long-Time Friends Destin(ed) to Open a Teriyaki Shop!

by Team TMAD | May 31, 2019 | TMAD News

Franchisees Set to Open Teriyaki Franchise in Destin, Florida! John Fantasia and Kyle Trugenberger are our newest franchisees and they are bringing their Teriyaki Franchise to Destin, Florida! Both John and Kyle have vast amounts of Restaurant Experience. John...

Entrepreneur Ranks TMAD in the Top Asian Food Category

by Team TMAD | May 29, 2019 | TMAD News

The Top Food Franchises of 2019 Teriyaki Madness was featured in Entrepreneur’s Top Food Franchises of 2019! Ranking in at #3 on the Asian Food list, TMAD was recognized for our start up costs and our growing number of Teriyaki Shops (We’re at 54 now!)....

Three Franchisees Discuss How They Decided on Franchising

Taking Teriyaki Across the Border!

Teriyaki Madness to Celebrate Opening in Lombard, Illinois

This Small Town Just Got Bigger Bowls

Long-Time Friends Destin(ed) to Open a Teriyaki Shop!

Entrepreneur Ranks TMAD in the Top Asian Food Category

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