We’re going to need a bigger wok! Teriyaki Madness – the beloved Seattle-style teriyaki concept – is celebrating 20 years of franchising by having, well, one of its most mad quarters ever. Forget slowing down; this brand is blazing past the competition, proving that great bowls really do sell themselves.
The biggest news? Teriyaki Madness just welcomed nine new franchisee groups who are ready to open at least 17 new shops nationwide! This influx of new blood shows just how much confidence the restaurant world has in the power of their perfectly glazed bowls.
Experienced Pros are Joining the Madness
It’s not just first-time owners betting big; this expansion wave is fueled by seasoned industry veterans. We’re talking successful operators from mega-brands like Jimmy John’s, Jersey Mike’s, Dunkin, Popeyes, and Subway who are all jumping ship to join the Teriyaki Madness family. When folks who know the restaurant game inside and out decide to move their money to a new concept, you know that concept is red-hot!
Check out where the “Madness” is spreading:
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Colorado: Vets from Popeyes and Dunkin inked a massive Executive Package deal for Castle Rock and beyond.
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Indiana: A successful Jimmy John’s duo signed up for the first Executive Package in Greater Louisville.
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Across the Map: New shops are coming to places like Utah, Abilene, Texas, and even a major truck stop development in Williston, North Dakota!
The ‘All-You-Can-Build’ Buffet
What’s the secret sauce behind this accelerated growth? It’s the brand’s Executive Package – the “all-you-can-build” franchise buffet. This package gives high-volume, ambitious operators the freedom to expand with virtually no cap on the number of shops they can open.
As multi-unit operator Kush Patel put it, ditching the corporate red tape is a major driver: “It’s not just about saving money – it’s about speed. I can sign leases and move fast.”
This momentum is putting Teriyaki Madness on a serious track. With 41 new shops opened so far in 2025 and systemwide sales up a whopping 22% year-over-year for the quarter, the chain is pushing toward a goal of 200 shops nationwide. If they keep this pace, they’ll sail right past that number before the signature teriyaki sauce even cools!
In the end, it’s all about the food. As CMO Jodi Boyce said, bowls this good “basically sell themselves once guests get a taste.”
For more information about franchise opportunities, visit franchise.TeriyakiMadness.com. To explore the menu or find a shop, visit TeriyakiMadness.com.
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