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.

Flipping the Real Estate Search on its Head with Jake Lowell

Most franchise brands start hunting for real estate after the agreement is signed, a strategy we think is backwards. To move site selection to the front of the process and try to get every new shop open faster, TMAD created a brand new Franchise Development Real Estate Manager role to prequalify locations before anyone signs anything! So far in 2026, we’ve signed 46 leases, with 31 completed in just the first half of this year, said Jake Lowell, who has been in the role for over five months.

“By the time a candidate enters the process, we are often able to show them actual opportunities in the market rather than just discussing what may be available,” Lowell told FastCasual. “That makes the process more tangible and helps franchisees move forward with confidence.”

While candidates are still moving through the Franchisee Education Process, Jake Lowell and our real estate team are already digging into markets of interest and connecting with our national brokerage partner, Bialow Real Estate to kick off local surveys giving TMAD franchisees a head start to their real estate search once they are officially signed on. The approach is a part of the plan to improve the time between a signed franchise agreement and opening day, which is roughly 18 months.

Click here to read the original article on Fast Casual to learn more about how the real estate team is changing the game at Teriyaki Madness!

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