Some people call it “passion”. We think “Madness” is cooler.

What’s the Madness all about anyway?

Eating good has never been a trend. In fact, it’s a way of life. For us, it’s teriyaki—a dish that’s been around since the dawn of time (we think).

At Teriyaki Madness, we’ve devoted ourselves to that way of life. On paper, we’re an Asian-inspired, fast-casual concept that serves made-to-order teriyaki bowls with fresh ingredients, house-made sauces and perfectly marinated and grilled meats.

In practice, we’re a company built on serving—customers, each other and our communities. We believe in our food, as well as making everyone involved in our company a success.

Over 100 shops open and opening 50 more this year

Listed on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500

One of Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers and Shakers

Meet the

Executive team!

Our executive team has more than 184 years of restaurant management experience, even more if you include all business experience. And they don’t look a day over 100! They have worked for many concepts over the years like Pizza Hut, Boston Market, Quiznos, Smashburger, Maui Wowi, Pour La France!, Doc Popcorn, Chipotle, Native Foods Cafe, Carl’s Junior, McDonald’s, Portillo’s Hot Dogs, Noodles & Co., Schlotzsky’s, Moe’s Southwest Grill and the list goes on. Click or scroll over the photos to see the backstories behind the people that have made the Madness happen.

Michael Haith

Chief Executive Officer

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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

Alex Andre

Chief Financial Officer

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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

Erin Hicks

Chief Operating Officer

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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
• Owner of a sports bar & grill

David Biederman

Chief Development Officer

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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

Jodi Boyce

Chief Marketing Officer

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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.