What is the registration number for the "SAMURAI TREAT" trademark used by Benihana?

According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the registration number for the "SAMURAI TREAT" trademark is 5,936,981. This trademark was registered on December 17, 2019.

Benihana grants franchisees the right to use its trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, and other commercial symbols, including the "SAMURAI TREAT" mark, specifically for operating a Benihana restaurant. However, franchisees must adhere to Benihana's guidelines on how these marks are used and cannot use them as part of their corporate or legal name.

All federal registrations of the marks are owned by Noodle Time, Inc., an affiliate of Benihana. Benihana has a license agreement with Noodle Time, granting them the right to use and license the marks to franchisees. This license is perpetual, but Noodle Time can terminate it if Benihana defaults and fails to correct the issue within a specified time. If this agreement were terminated, Noodle Time would continue to license the marks directly to the franchisees under the terms of their franchise agreements. Benihana is not obligated to protect franchisees against infringement claims related to the marks but has the right to do so.