What is the registration number for the 'BENIHANA ORIGINAL GARLIC SAUCE' trademark?

According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the registration number for the 'BENIHANA ORIGINAL GARLIC SAUCE' trademark is 6,230,011. This trademark was registered on December 22, 2020. Benihana franchisees have the right to use this trademark, among others, for the operation of their Benihana restaurant, as outlined in the Franchise Agreement.

The FDD specifies that franchisees must adhere to Benihana's guidelines when using the trademarks and may not use them as part of their corporate or legal name. Furthermore, franchisees are required to sign documents necessary to protect the trademarks and maintain their validity. This underscores the importance Benihana places on protecting its brand identity and ensuring consistent use of its trademarks across all franchise locations.

It is important to note that all federal registrations of the Marks are owned by Benihana's affiliate, Noodle Time, Inc. Benihana has a license agreement with Noodle Time, granting them the right to use and license the Marks to franchisees. While this license agreement is perpetual, it can be terminated if Benihana defaults and fails to cure the default within a specified time. However, in the event of termination, Noodle Time would continue to license the Marks to the franchisees under the terms of their Franchise Agreement. This arrangement provides a level of assurance to franchisees regarding their continued use of the Benihana trademarks.