How many Benihana outlets were located in Georgia at the start of 2023?
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 |
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 were 2 Benihana outlets in Georgia at the start of 2023. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of outlets at the start of the year, outlets opened, outlets reacquired from franchisees, outlets closed, outlets sold to franchisees, and outlets at the end of the year for each state.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful in understanding the existing market presence of Benihana in Georgia. Knowing the number of outlets already operating can help in assessing the potential for further expansion and the level of competition within the state. It also shows the stability of the brand in that state, as the number of outlets remained constant throughout the years listed.
It is important to note that this data reflects company-owned outlets. The FDD also provides data on franchised outlets, but this is presented in a separate table and does not break down the franchised locations by state. A potential franchisee interested in a specific state should review all tables in Item 20 to get a comprehensive view of Benihana's presence in that state, including both company-owned and franchised locations.