On what date was the Form 8-K filed that contains the Amended and Restated Bylaws for Benihana?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description |
|---|---|
| 3.1 | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2014). |
| 3.2 | Amended and Restated Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed on October 25, 2011). |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Amended and Restated Bylaws are incorporated by reference to a Form 8-K filed on October 25, 2011. This means that the specific details of the bylaws are not contained directly within the FDD but are instead available in a separate document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
For a prospective Benihana franchisee, this information is relevant because the bylaws outline the rules and regulations governing the company's operations. While the FDD provides an overview of the franchise opportunity, understanding the bylaws can offer deeper insight into the company's governance and decision-making processes.
To review the specifics of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, a potential franchisee can locate the Form 8-K filed on October 25, 2011, through the SEC's EDGAR database. This allows for a comprehensive understanding of the legal and operational framework within which Benihana operates.