How many managed Kona Grill venues does Benihana operate domestically?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Our ONE Hospitality platform is composed of our F&B hospitality management and consulting agreements with hotels, casinos, and other high-end locations as well as our other brands and venue concepts, which are described below:
We currently own, operate, manage or license 60 venues including 23 STKs and 24 Kona Grills in major metropolitan cities in North America, Europe and the Middle East and 13 F&B venues in seven hotels and casinos in the United States and Europe.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
The 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document for Benihana does not explicitly state the number of managed Kona Grill venues that Benihana operates domestically. However, the document does provide some context regarding the different types of venues Benihana operates.
Specifically, the FDD mentions that Benihana utilizes a ONE Hospitality platform, which includes F&B hospitality management and consulting agreements with hotels, casinos, and other high-end locations. This platform also encompasses other brands and venue concepts. The document states that Benihana currently owns, operates, manages, or licenses a total of 60 venues, including STK and Kona Grill restaurants, as well as F&B venues in hotels and casinos across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
While the FDD provides an overview of Benihana's venue operations, it does not break down the number of managed Kona Grill locations specifically within the United States. To obtain this information, a prospective franchisee should directly ask Benihana for the specific number of managed Kona Grill venues currently operating domestically. This information is crucial for understanding the operational structure and management strategies associated with the Kona Grill brand within the Benihana franchise system.