Benihana

$BNHNF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations77
Franchisee Count2
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 Fund4%
Sold Not Open1
ParentThe ONE Group Hospitality, Inc.
Founded1963
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business62
Began FranchisingAugust 1969
HQDenver, CO
Executives11
LinksWeb
Main Phone(305) 702-2805
FDD IssuedOctober 1, 2024
Last UpdatedJul 25, 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.

Benihana National Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc., which is publicly traded. Key executives include CEO Emanuel Hilario and CFO Nicole Thaung.

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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