Teriyaki Madness Kicks Off 2025 With Red-Hot Q1 Momentum and 10 New Shops Opened

Teriyaki Madness, a rapidly growing teriyaki franchise, has seen impressive growth in the first quarter of 2025. The franchise welcomed nine new franchisees, opened 10 new shops, signed agreements for 13 new units, and expanded into states like Wyoming and Maryland. The systemwide gross sales increased by 21% year-over-year, with Q1 sales growing by 14.23% year-over-year and 5.45% over Q4 2024. CEO Michael Haith expressed excitement about the brand’s growth, attributing it to high demand, customer loyalty, and the appeal to franchisees and operators. The franchise has also expanded internationally, with plans to open in El Salvador and other Central American countries. Teriyaki Madness is implementing smart scaling strategies, such as a new Executive Franchise Package and discounts on franchise fees for experienced candidates. The brand has received industry recognition, ranking on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® and Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises. With over 165 shops open and a strong pipeline of operators, Teriyaki Madness is entering Q2 with confidence and momentum.