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The 'anti-burger' blueprint: How Teriyaki Madness is out-scaling the giants

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Jodi Boyce, CMO of Teriyaki Madness, and John Smolen, SVP of Sales at Atmosphere TV, to explore how fast casual brands are evolving beyond burgers and into experience-driven dining.

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June 10, 2026

In this episode of Fast Casual Nation, hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler sit down with Jodi Boyce, CMO of Teriyaki Madness, and John Smolen, SVP of Sales at Atmosphere TV, to explore how fast casual brands are evolving beyond burgers and into experience-driven dining.

From Teriyaki Madness's explosive franchise growth and craveable bowl-forward menu to Atmosphere TV's ambient content platform that turns wait time into brand engagement, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on consumer trends, in-store experience, technology and what it takes to build a loyal, modern restaurant brand.

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Teriyaki Madness provides the ultimate Teriyaki Shop experience, serving oversized portions of marinated grilled chicken, beef or tofu and rice or fresh cut veggies wok-tossed in our house-made sauces to create authentic Asian bowls heaping with fresh, healthy ingredients.

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