What documentation does Benihana require from new employees to verify employment eligibility?

Based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Benihana franchisees are required to ensure certain employees sign confidentiality agreements as a condition of employment. Specifically, the General Manager and any personnel who have access to confidential information must sign these covenants. These agreements ensure that employees maintain the confidentiality of information they receive during their employment at the Benihana restaurant.

The franchisee must provide Benihana with a copy of all executed confidentiality agreements within five days of hiring the General Manager or any employee with access to confidential information. These covenants are in a form attached to the Franchise Agreement as Exhibit F, which identifies Benihana as a third-party beneficiary with the independent right to enforce them.

While the FDD specifies the requirement for confidentiality agreements, it does not detail specific documentation required from new employees to verify employment eligibility, such as I-9 forms or other standard employment verification documents. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Benihana regarding the specific documents required to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.