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.

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TMAD Featured as Concept2Watch

by Team TMAD | Nov 15, 2016 | TMAD News

National Retail Federation highlights this Asian fusion concept as a Concept2Watch Liz Parks, writer for STORES Magazine, reached out to Teriyaki Madness to learn about the TMAD franchise system. Parks was interested in focusing on the uniqueness of Teriyaki Madness...

Beefing Up Our Training Staff

by Team TMAD | Oct 26, 2016 | TMAD News

Teriyaki Madness is featured in Business Wire for expanding the training staff while preparing for national expansion Teriyaki Madness currently has 37 stores open nationwide and by the end of the year, there will be 19 new stores opening! In order to handle this...

Largest-Ever TMAD Franchise Agreement in the Phoenix Market

by Team TMAD | Oct 19, 2016 | TMAD News

Teriyaki Madness has made a multi-unit franchise deal to take over the Phoenix Market One week after announcing the hiring of seven new corporate executives, Teriyaki Madness marked a significant time in the growth and development for the Teriyaki Madness brand....

Teriyaki Madness Featured in the Denver Post

by Team TMAD | Oct 12, 2016 | TMAD News

Teriyaki Madness is Mentioned as a Top Franchise in the Denver Post In 2016, franchise businesses are expected to provide nearly 9 million jobs into the economy and $351 billion in payroll! If you think about it, that’s more jobs than manufacturers of durable...

Featured in the Denver Business Journal

by Team TMAD | Sep 1, 2016 | TMAD News

In February 2014, Teriyaki Madness moved their headquarters from Las Vegas to Denver where fast casual restaurants are booming. After a shaky start, Teriyaki Madness is now in growth mode, both locally and nationally! Current owner and CEO, Michael Haith, has a lot of...

America: Meet the Forkchop

by Team TMAD | Aug 15, 2016 | TMAD News

America, it seems, is suffering from chopsticks anxiety. It is called a chork, a hybrid utensil that is part fork, part chopsticks. It’s like the spork’s Asian cousin. Denver-based Teriyaki Madness has offered forkchops for years and was quick to jump on the viral...

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