How many Benihana outlets were open in Alaska at the start of 2022?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 open in Alaska at the start of 2022. The FDD provides a detailed table outlining the number of outlets at the start of each year, outlets opened, reacquired, closed, and sold, as well as the number of outlets at the end of the year for each state. This information is crucial for prospective franchisees to understand the brand's presence and stability in different markets.
The data shows that in Alaska, the number of Benihana outlets remained constant at one from the start of 2022 through 2024. No outlets were opened, reacquired, closed, or sold during this period. This indicates a stable but not growing presence in the Alaskan market.
For a potential franchisee, this information suggests that the Alaskan market may not be a high-growth area for Benihana. It would be prudent to investigate further into the performance of the existing outlet and the market dynamics in Alaska to assess the potential for future growth or additional locations. Understanding why there has been no change in the number of outlets over the past three years could be a key factor in making an informed investment decision.