Quick Verdict · who it fits
Teriyaki Madness fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$393K - $1.1M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$45K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 34% ad
Item 19 median rev
$1.03M franchised Teriyaki Shops in traditional locations, open at l…
System size (Item 20)
197 +46
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
10+ yrs
Company-owned units
2
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible•Bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$831k
Median
$1.03M
P75
$1.35M
▪ n = 140 units · franchised Teriyaki Shops in traditional locations, open at least one year as of the end of the relevant year · calendar year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 34% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,030,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (34%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
158
Total units open
35
Units opened last year
3
Units closed last year
19
Net unit growth
from 139 at end of 2023 to 158 at end of 2024
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Teriyaki Madness ranks against 811 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
55th pct · of 811 peers
Franchise fee
74th pct · of 811 peers
System size
85th pct · of 811 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$528K - $1.3M
Avg franchise fee
$38K
Avg system size
235
Franchises analyzed
811
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teriyaki Madness | Disclosed | $45K | $393K - $1.1M | 6% | 197 |
| Gdk USASimilar price | None | $30K | $636K - $1.1M | 6% | 9 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | None | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
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Teriyaki Madness requires a $45,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $392,667–$1,121,405, per the most recent FDD on file.
Teriyaki Madness is franchised by M. H. Franchise Company, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Teriyaki Madness discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,025,162. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 34% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Teriyaki Madness has 197 total locations, with 46 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Teriyaki Madness does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Teriyaki Madness discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a transfer fee of $25,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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