How many Benihana outlets were located in Indiana at the end of 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 |
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 Benihana outlet located in Indiana at the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The provided table details the number of outlets at the start of the year, any changes during the year (openings, closures, sales, etc.), and the resulting number of outlets at the end of the year for each state. For Indiana, the table shows one outlet at the start of 2024, no changes during the year, and one outlet at the end of the year.
This information is useful for prospective franchisees as it provides a snapshot of Benihana's presence in various states. It shows whether the brand is expanding, contracting, or maintaining a steady presence in different markets. For Indiana specifically, the data suggests a stable market with no recent changes in the number of Benihana outlets.
It's important to note that this data reflects the number of outlets as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. Any changes that occurred after this date would not be reflected in this table. Additionally, the table does not differentiate between company-owned and franchised locations; it simply provides the total number of outlets in each state. A prospective franchisee might want to further investigate the performance and market dynamics of the existing Indiana location to assess the potential for their own franchise.