New Mexico Doctor Brings Healthy Options to Her Community with Teriyaki Madness Franchise

Dr. Trang Tran, a long-time medical practitioner and entrepreneur, is the new franchisee with Teriyaki Madness (TMAD) in New Mexico. Owning her own medical practice, Tran has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. However, a desire to venture beyond medicine introduced her to the idea of investing in a restaurant franchise. After trying Teriyaki Madness in Scottsdale, Arizona and loving the food, she was convinced she found the right concept for her.

Looking ahead, Tran has a clear vision for her TMAD franchise, set to open in August 2023 at 11032 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111. As a self-described traveler and lover of ethnic food, Tran is excited about bringing new dining experiences to her local community. She is confident the fresh, healthy and affordable options offered by TMAD are set to be a favorite amongst diners in Albuquerque.

1851 Franchise: Frame your personal story for us. What did you do before franchising, and how did you decide franchising made sense for you?

Tran: I am a doctor, and I own my own practice. I’ve always been an entrepreneur, but I’ve always wanted to do something outside of medicine as well. When I found TMAD, I knew it was the right choice for me.

Tran: In the restaurant business, it is very difficult to run a mom-and-pop location due to high costs these days. I wanted to sign up with a franchise because I was looking for continued support.

Tran: I was searching on Google for restaurant franchises, and Teriyaki Madness popped up. I started browsing their website and I thought the opportunity looked very interesting. I contacted the team and they recommended I head over to the nearest location, in Scottsdale, Arizona, to try their food. Right away, I loved it. That is how it all started.

After trying the food, I thought the concept would fit well in the Albuquerque, New Mexico market. I like that the menu is made fresh everyday, and there really isn’t anything like TMAD in Albuquerque.

Tran: I want to create a dining place where people can come, sit down and enjoy food they love. This isn’t the type of restaurant where you have to feel bad for eating — the food is healthy and affordable. This is something new in the area, and I am very excited to get started. Down the road, I would love to open more locations.

Tran: I am a Bohemian. I love food, and I love to travel. Those things all really go hand-in-hand for me. I love trying different ethnic food during my travels, which is why I am so excited to bring a new restaurant and concept to town.

Tran: Be sure you have a lot of money saved up as unexpected costs will always come up. Also, be sure you really want it and are committed to the business. Challenges may come up so you should be passionate and willing to put in the hard work to overcome them.

*The initial investment required to open a Teriyaki Madness franchise ranges from $305,750 and $731,260. Learn more here:

by Restaurant Business, TMAD’s secret sauce lies in creating value for franchisees, guests and employees alike. More than 130 shops across three countries deliver big, heaping bowls of fresh, natural ingredients to their communities, creating a cult-like following with customers, employment opportunities for neighborhoods, and profitable margins for the operators. Backed by world-class delivery and loyalty innovations and an all-star executive team, Teriyaki Madness’ focus is on sustainable growth and exceptional experiences.