Fast casual's global growth, innovation, labor shifts: A deep dive

Discover how beverage innovation —from craft mocktails to full bars — is reshaping the segment while fast casual continues to outperform both QSR and casual…

Teriyaki Madness expands to El Salvador amid strong Q1 growth

May 14, 2025

Teriyaki Madness, a Denver-based fast-casual chain known for its Asian-inspired bowls, opened its first international location last week in El Salvador.

TMAD launches 'Executive Franchise Package' to keep momentum

May 1, 2025

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness started 2025 with a growth spurt, opening 10 shops. Nine franchisees joined the brand, and systemwide gross sales climbed 21…

Teriyaki Madness launches 1st national ad campaign

November 7, 2024

Teriyaki Madness, a Denver-based fast casual Asian-inspired franchise, is launching its first national advertising campaign from independent creative agency…

Teriyaki Madness entering Des Moines

July 10, 2024

Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style teriyaki franchise based in Denver, is making its West Des Moines debut. Brothers Travis and Corey Kasch will open the first…

Teriyaki Madness heading west with Chicago opening

January 29, 2024

Denver-based Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style Teriyaki Shop with over 140 locations, is adding Chicago to its list of cities. Franchisee Saif Khan, who moved…

Teriyaki Madness opening in Cincinnati

November 9, 2023

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness is opening its first Cincinnati location Friday in Hamilton, Ohio, at 2889 Joseph Dr. Franchisee Kush Patel, a 21-year-old…

Teriyaki Madness growing footprint, investing in tech

August 1, 2023

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness, which has over 130 locations, has been on a growth spurt this year, opening 10 locations and seeing a 21% year-over-year…

TMAD coming to Colorado Springs

May 15, 2023

Colorado Springs will be home to the latest Teriyaki Madness when it opens a store Friday under the direction of Randy and Charity Stauffacher at 7895 Silicon…

Teriyaki Madness launches not-so-secret menu

April 5, 2023

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness, which has over 130 shops, has added two bowls, the Spicy Orange Chicken and Orange Spicy Chicken, to the menu after noticing…

Teriyaki Madness expanding thanks to FranShares partnership

March 15, 2023

Teriyaki Madness, which has 130-plus shops and 90 in development, is partnering with FranShares to grow its national footprint.

Women in the Lead 2023: Honoring 21 of fast casual's top female leaders

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In honor of International Women's Day, FastCasual interviewed 21 female executives leading the industry.

Teriyaki Madness adding Virginia store

November 30, 2022

Teriyaki Madness is setting up shop next week in the Richmond, Virginia suburb Midlothian, at 14273 Winterview Prkwy. Michael Fleck, who owns River City Diner…

Teriyaki Madness opens 13 locations in Q3

October 27, 2022

Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness is on the move, opening 13 shops during Q3 and adding 11 more by year's end. In addition to welcoming franchise partners…

Teriyaki Madness hires real estate VP

September 30, 2022

Teriyaki Madness, a Seattle-style teriyaki franchise based in Colorado, has inked deals for 95 units this year. To ensure they are supported the brand has…

Teriyaki Madness CEO reveals 4 secrets to fueling franchise growth

With over 30 years of experience as a franchisee, franchisor, franchise investor and franchise supplier, Michael Haith has a unique perspective on what it…

Teriyaki Madness ending summer with 91 signed deals

September 16, 2022

Since the beginning of the year, Colorado-based Teriyaki Madness has sold 91 units among 27 first-time franchisees, opening 18 shops with plans to add 16 by…