Regarding Benihana, has any employee made any statements about your ability to obtain inventory for a Benihana Restaurant?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| 12. | Has any employee or other person speaking on behalf of BNC made any statement, promise, or agreement, or given you any assurances concerning your ability to obtain the inventory that you may wish to purchase in connection with the operation of a BENIHANA® Restaurant? |
|---|---|
| Yes | |
| No |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, prospective franchisees are asked to confirm whether any Benihana National Corp. (BNC) employee or representative has made any statements, promises, agreements, or assurances regarding their ability to obtain inventory for a Benihana restaurant. This inquiry is part of a broader questionnaire designed to uncover any unauthorized or misleading claims made by BNC representatives during the franchise sales process.
The questionnaire emphasizes that the answers provided by the prospective franchisee are material to BNC's decision to enter into a franchise agreement. This suggests that any affirmative statements or promises made about inventory procurement could be a point of concern for Benihana if they are not aligned with the company's official policies.
This clause serves as a protective measure for Benihana, ensuring that franchisees are not relying on potentially inaccurate information when making their investment decision. It also highlights the importance of verifying all information with official Benihana sources and understanding the company's formal inventory procurement processes.