Chief Executive Officer

Michael Haith’s role is to oversee Teriyaki Madness both at a corporate level and franchisee level. With almost 30 years of experience as a franchisee, franchisor, franchise investor and supplier, Michael has a unique perspective on what it takes to achieve success for entire franchise systems.

Qualifications

• Franchisee of Pour La France! Catering

• Managing partner of Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies.

• Founded Franchise Sherpas, an incubator and investment firm devoted to the partnership and development of emerging franchisors

• Chairman-Mentor at Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, Franchise Sherpas, Doc Popcorn, Kidcreate, and Raintree Franchise Sales Agency

• Investor in start-up franchises

• Owner of Teriyaki Madness

Chief Financial Officer

Alex is an entrepreneurial business executive who brings TMAD substantial business, financial & legal expertise acquired during a 25-year career as the CFO and General Counsel for high-growth public & private companies, an accountant at a Big 4 accounting firm, and a corporate & securities attorney at major international law firms.

Qualifications

• CFO & General Counsel for ARC Group, Inc.

• Co-Founder & Co-Manager of THS Ventures, LLC

• CEO & CFO of HMS, LLC

• Coporate & Securities Attorney

• Accountant for KPMG LLP

Chief Operating Officer

Erin Hicks provides the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that Teriyaki Madness has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures. She also ensures the correct people and systems are in place to effectively grow the organization and to guarantee financial strength and operating efficiency.

Qualifications

• Executive Vice President at Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies

Chief Development Officer

David Biederman brings a diverse background to the TMAD and its franchisees. He has held senior positions in restaurant operations, marketing and restaurant development.
His teams are responsible for franchise sales, shop real estate, design and construction as well as Restaurant Sherpas.

Qualifications

• Executive Vice President at Topper’s Pizza

• Chief Development Officer at Smashburger

• Senior Director of Operations, New Concepts at McDonald’s

Chief Marketing Officer

Jodi Boyce’s role at TMAD includes overseeing the Marketing Team of five and touching anything related to the brand, including defining the brand voice, personality, supporting programs and overall national branding efforts.

Qualifications

• Vice President of Marketing at Smashburger

• Senior Director of Marketing at Quiznos

• Hotdogger and driver for Oscar Mayer Wienermobile