How many Benihana outlets were opened in Texas during 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, in 2023, one Benihana outlet was opened in Texas. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the status of company-owned outlets for fiscal years 2022-2024. In 2023, Texas had 7 outlets at the start of the year and ended the year with 8 outlets.
This information is valuable for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the growth and changes in the number of Benihana outlets in specific states. Monitoring the number of openings, closures, and reacquired/sold locations can help potential franchisees assess the brand's performance and stability in different markets.
It's important to note that this data pertains to company-owned outlets. The FDD also includes data on franchised outlets, which may show a different pattern of openings and closures. Reviewing both company-owned and franchised outlet data provides a comprehensive view of Benihana's expansion and contraction activities.