How many new Benihana outlets opened in California during 2024?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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TABLE NO. 4 STATUS OF COMPANY OWNED OUTLETS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2024
| STATE | YEAR | OUTLETS AT START OF YEAR | OUTLETS OPENED | OUTLETS REACQUIRED FROM FRANCHISEES | OUTLETS CLOSED | OUTLETS SOLD TO FRANCHISEES | OUTLETS AT END OF THE YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION LIST OF OUTLETS (FDD pages 67–72)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there was one company-owned Benihana restaurant that opened in California during 2024. At the start of 2024, there were 15 company-owned outlets in California, and by the end of the year, there were 16.
It is important to note that this data reflects company-owned restaurants. The FDD also lists information on franchised outlets. According to another table, there was one franchised Benihana location in California at the beginning of 2024, and no new franchised locations opened during the year.
Prospective franchisees should pay close attention to the distinction between company-owned and franchised locations, as the performance and financial results may differ. Reviewing the complete Item 20 data in the FDD, including both company-owned and franchised outlet details, will provide a comprehensive understanding of Benihana's growth and presence in specific markets.