For Benihana's Hibachi Food Standards training, how many hours of on-the-job training are provided?

According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Hibachi Food Standards training includes both classroom and on-the-job components. Specifically, the on-the-job training for Hibachi Food Standards is 36 hours. This training takes place either at a corporate location or at a franchise location, as designated by Benihana.

This on-the-job training covers essential aspects of Hibachi food preparation, including cooking basics, food definitions, specifications, the national procurement program, yield testing and portioning, recipes, standard cooking procedures, all sauces and dressings, and key points of food handling. The comprehensive nature of this training suggests that Benihana places a strong emphasis on maintaining consistent food quality and safety standards across all its franchise locations.

Prospective franchisees should note that the training location is determined by Benihana, and they may need to travel to a designated site for this training. Additionally, franchisees should ensure that their staff members who will be involved in Hibachi food preparation are available to attend the training to ensure compliance with Benihana's standards. This thorough training program is designed to equip franchisees and their staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver the Benihana dining experience consistently.