Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner: TMAD Named a 2026 Outstanding Operator
The Madness keeps woking and rolling! Teriyaki Madness just snagged a spot on Food On Demand’s list of 20 Outstanding Operators for 2026.
The Outstanding Operators program highlights brands that are getting creative with their off-premises approach. TMAD made the list by investing early in tech, digital ordering, and customer experience in 2017. These days, over half of Teriyaki Madness orders start online, and most of our food gets taken to-go through delivery, curbside, Mad Dash, takeout, or catering. It’s clear that our forward-thinking strategy has paid off. That’s what we call “Winner, winner, chicken dinner.”
Food On Demand caught up with TMAD CMO Jodi Boyce to talk about our brand’s journey, how we stay ahead of the curve, and the smart decisions that continue to fuel long-term growth. By introducing online and in-app ordering before it was the norm and creating a tech platform that supports franchisees every step of the way, Jodi’s leadership has been instrumental in TMAD’s off-premises success.
“We decided to jump in on technology pretty early, which we were really glad (for), because when COVID came around, we already had an app and online ordering, and we were completely integrated with third-party delivery. So, COVID didn’t really mess us up too much. We kind of thrived and took off since then.” — Jodi Boyce, CMO Teriyaki Madness
Teriyaki Madness ranked 34th overall on the list, but what’s got us truly feeling like wok-stars is we are #2 out of only 11 food franchises that made the cut (not including fast food, of course). Right in the middle of fast growth — think new restaurant openings and big plans for catering, loyalty, and delivery — this recognition is major props for our growth game plan.
“We were small and nimble, and we’ve never been backed by big investor groups or anything. We’ve grown very organic, very scrappy. We’re able to make our own decisions and choose our own path. I think that’s helped quite a bit.” — Jodi Boyce, CMO Teriyaki Madness
Each year, the Food On Demand Outstanding Operators program highlights 20 brands that are making off-premises dining a huge success. Bonus: the winners get a charitable donation made in their name! It’s a massive honor for Teriyaki Madness to be part of this group of industry leaders — and a strong signal of where our brand is headed next.
