How popular isTeriyaki Madness?
In September 2026, people searched for Teriyaki Madness by name about 450,000 times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 4.5% of all United States asian fast casual chain searches, placing Teriyaki Madness fourth out of seven chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about asian fast casual chains, Teriyaki Madness appeared in two of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.
Teriyaki Madness is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Panda ExpressShare of searches 74.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Noodles & CompanyShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
P.F. Chang'sShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Teriyaki MadnessShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BonchonShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top asian fast casual chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Teriyaki Madness was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Teriyaki Madness is the third most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Panda Express1st
Sarku Japan2nd
Teriyaki Madness3rd
P.F. Chang's4th
Bonchon5th
Pei Wei6th
Noodles & Company7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Panda Express3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sarku Japan3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Teriyaki Madness2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bonchon2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Noodles & Company1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
P.F. Chang's1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pei Wei1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about asian fast casual chains
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Chinese fast food chain in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Asian fast casual chain in the US is best?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular Asian restaurant chains in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chinese food”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“asian restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 23, 2026.
Which asian fast casual chains compete with Teriyaki Madness?
Share of searches by month for Panda Express, Noodles & Company, P.F. Chang's, Teriyaki Madness, Bonchon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Panda Express | Noodles & Company | P.F. Chang's | Teriyaki Madness | Bonchon | Pei Wei | Sarku Japan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 74% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 73.5% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.6% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 74% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 73.9% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.4% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.7% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 72.8% | 9.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.6% | 10% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 73.5% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.8% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.8% | 10% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 74.8% | 7.5M | -18.2% | -3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10% | 1M | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.5% | 550K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.5% | 450K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 246K | -18.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 1.4% | 135K | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 1.4% | 135K | -18.2% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
74.8%
Held 1st. 7.5M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
10%
Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
5.5%
Held 3rd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.5%
Held 4th. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
5.
Bonchon2.5%
Held 5th. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Pei Wei1.4%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.4%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Teriyaki Madness changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Teriyaki Madness in the United States held steady at 450K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Teriyaki Madness’ share of searches among asian fast casual chains in the United States peaked at 5.4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 3.6% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for United States asian fast casual chains in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Noodles & Company gained share of searches among asian fast casual chains in the United States, from 8.5% to 10%.

In September 2026, P.F. Chang's gained share of searches among asian fast casual chains in the United States, from 4.7% to 5.5%.

In September 2026, Teriyaki Madness gained share of searches among asian fast casual chains in the United States, from 3.8% to 4.5%.

In September 2026, Panda Express lost share of searches among asian fast casual chains in the United States, from 77.8% to 74.8%.

In September 2026, Pei Wei rose from 7th to 6th among asian fast casual chains in the United States.

In September 2026, Sarku Japan fell from 6th to 7th among asian fast casual chains in the United States.
How are Teriyaki Madness’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Teriyaki Madness’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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