Benihana

$BNHNF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations76
Franchisee Count7
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$3,405,200
Item 7 Midpoint$4,827,600
Item 7 High$6,250,000
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open1
ParentThe ONE Group Hospitality, Inc.
PE / InvestorSafflower Holdings Corp.
Founded1982
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business62
Began Franchising1995
HQDenver, CO
Executives12
LinksWeb
Main Phone(305) 702-2805
FDD IssuedOctober 1, 2024
Last UpdatedOct 12, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

Benihana National Corp. operates BENIHANA Restaurants that specialize in the hibachi or teppanyaki style of Japanese cooking, where food is prepared on a grill at the table. Sushi is also typically served at BENIHANA Restaurants.

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Benihana National Corp. operates BENIHANA Restaurants that specialize in the hibachi or teppanyaki style of Japanese cooking, where food is prepared on a grill at the table. Sushi is also typically served at BENIHANA Restaurants.

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