How many licensed STK restaurants does Benihana operate internationally?

According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company operates STK restaurants under various arrangements, including owned, managed, and licensed locations. As of 2023, Benihana operates seventeen owned, six managed, and five licensed STK restaurants in North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

While the document specifies the total number of licensed STK restaurants, it does not provide a breakdown of how many of these licensed locations are specifically located internationally. The disclosure only indicates that the licensed restaurants are distributed across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that understanding the geographic distribution of licensed STK restaurants would require further inquiry. It would be prudent to ask Benihana for a detailed list of the locations of all licensed STK restaurants to assess the brand's international presence and potential market opportunities in specific regions. Knowing the distribution of these restaurants can help a franchisee understand the brand's penetration and acceptance in different markets.