When did Christi Hing begin working with The ONE Group, which is affiliated with Benihana?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Ms. Hing, Secretary of BNC, has been with The ONE Group since October 2019 and currently serves as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Secretary of overseeing accounting and financial reporting. Prior to that role, she held various positions at Kona Grill, Inc., which was acquired by The ONE Group in October 2019, including seven years as the Chief Financial Officer of Kona Grill.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 12–14)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Christi Hing has been with The ONE Group since October 2019. Currently, she holds the position of Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Secretary, overseeing accounting and financial reporting for the company.
Before joining The ONE Group, Ms. Hing held various positions at Kona Grill, Inc., including seven years as the Chief Financial Officer. The ONE Group acquired Kona Grill in October 2019, which is when Ms. Hing began working with The ONE Group.
As Secretary of BNC (presumably Benihana North America Corporation), Hing's experience in financial oversight and reporting is valuable to the Benihana brand. Her prior role as CFO of Kona Grill suggests a strong background in restaurant financial management, which is directly applicable to her current responsibilities within The ONE Group and its affiliated brands like Benihana.