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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Real Estate Support That Pulls Its Weight

Prequalified locations. Proven site-selection technology. A Real Estate Team that geeks out over trade areas, daypart traffic, visibility, and demographics (so you don’t have to). This is real real estate support, the kind that takes the guesswork out of opening your own Teriyaki Madness shop and gets you one giant step closer to teriyaki world domination.

Real Estate Support to Get You Open Faster

A restaurant opportunity doesn’t get to a $1.11 Million Average Unit Volume* by chance. The right real estate plays a huge part in making it happen for Houston franchises.

Picking the perfect spot for your shop is kind of a big deal (read: HUGE). That’s why we don’t hand you a map and a, “good luck.” When you join the Madness, our Real Estate Team pairs you with a proven local broker who knows Houston like the back of their hand, plus industry-leading site-selection technology and the real estate metrics we’ve fine-tuned across 200+ shops nationwide.

From strip malls to power centers, urban hubs to up-and-coming neighborhoods, new builds to retrofits — we’ll help you lock in a location primed to serve up huge bowls of awesomeness and hungry customers.

* Refer to our Franchise Disclosure Document

Prequalified Locations in Houston

We did the homework, so you don’t have to. Our team has scoured the Houston market and sorted through dozens of sites to prequalify the locations below using the same data, demographics, and drive-time analytics behind Teriyaki Madness’ $1.11M Average Unit Volume.*

Take a look. Your future shop could be one of them.

Tomball, TX

Highly visible location that captures steady daily traffic
Surrounded by an established trade area with strong household incomes
Promising site for catering, takeout, and off-premise opportunities

Willis, TX

Well positioned with a national anchor that helps generate consistent customer traffic
Strategically located along a highway corridor with excellent visibility
Supported by continued residential growth in the surrounding area

Spring, TX

Located alongside a complementary mix of national and local retailers
Strong storefront presence with clear visibility from the roadway
Supported by a dense daytime population

Richmond, TX

Dense residential area, providing a built-in customer base
Excellent visibility with convenient access from surrounding roadways
Positioned within a well-established regional trade area

Spring, TX

Grocery-anchored center that draws daily customer visits
Ample parking and clear access points for convenient customer flow
Great visibility from the street

Willis, TX

Situated within a multi-anchor shopping center that generates consistent customer traffic
Prominent outparcel offering excellent visibility, signage opportunities, and high traffic exposure
Trade area supported by strong demographics

Disclaimer: Presentation of this site does not confirm availability, does not grant approval to pursue or execute a lease, and does not constitute any representation or warranty of financial performance. Actual results vary based on numerous factors. Franchisees are solely responsible for conducting independent due diligence and evaluating the suitability of any site. Storefront images shown here are examples of what storefront locations may look like and are not intended as actual representations of locations mentioned here. Storefronts may look different than shown here.

Supporting Owners from Real Estate to

Grand Opening & Beyond

With 200+ franchise locations, Teriyaki Madness (TMAD for short) is a fast casual restaurant franchise serving up real food, made-to-order, with fresh high-quality ingredients. And you should know, it’s not only the delicious food that sets TMAD apart from the crowd; it’s our people — and the full-service support we give to every franchisee — that makes us different than the next Houston franchise opportunity.

But don’t just take our word for it. Hear from a current franchisee who went through the real estate process.

“Real Estate was all brand new to us. No idea what to look for as far as good space and rent costs, so it helped us out a lot having that support. It felt like we were the only franchisee that the team was working with at that point in time. The team was very attentive to our needs. They helped us negotiate with the landlords and everything.”

Jason Doyle & Missy Cheek, TMAD Multi-Unit Owners

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Stuff You Should Know About Owning a Teriyaki Madness

At Teriyaki Madness, we’ve got your back — and your (store) front.

Every franchisee, whether opening one shop or multiple, gets the same thorough full-service training and support designed to help you operate confidently and deliver a consistent customer experience.

Franchisee Profitability

Why Teriyaki Madness?

Training & Support

Average Unit Volume

Our Average Unit Volumes (AUV) is $1,113,760.* Find out more about your earnings potential in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which includes the Item 19. With strong support, numbers and scalability, TMAD® is great for long-time and first-timer franchisees.

Initial Investment

Teriyaki Madness’ initial investment range is $392,967-$1,122,005.* This number includes the franchise fee, shop opening assistance fee, site survey, signage, training, and more!

Strong System Growth

We’re not your average Houston franchise for sale. TMAD opened 46 shops in 2025 alone. rolling out bowls across 41 states (plus El Salvador)! In 2026, we will open nearly 50 more teriyaki shops. But the world is a big place with lots of room for you to build your own TMAD Shops and spread the Madness.

*Refer to our Franchise Disclosure Document

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