What was the reported operating income for Benihana as of December 31, 2022?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and for a reconciliation of operating income (loss) to Restaurant Operating Profit.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth certain statements of operations data for the periods indicated (in thousands):
| For the year ended December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2020 | |||
| Revenues: | ||||
| Owned restaurant net revenue | $ | 264,404 | $ | 136,618 |
| Management, license and incentive fee revenue | 12,774 | 5,325 | ||
| Total revenues | 277,178 | 141,943 | ||
| Cost and expenses: | ||||
| Owned operating expenses: | ||||
| Owned restaurant cost of sales | 67,468 | 34,024 | ||
| Owned restaurant operating expenses | 144,529 | 87,042 | ||
| Total owned operating expenses | 211,997 | 121,066 | ||
| General and administrative (including stock-based compensation of $3,618 | ||||
| and $1,773 for the years ended December | 25,573 | 13,922 | ||
| 31, | ||||
| 2021 and 2020, respectively) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,790 | 10,114 | ||
| COVID-19 related expenses | 5,821 | 5,492 | ||
| Transaction costs | 160 | 1,109 | ||
| Lease termination expenses | 1,912 | 3,315 | ||
| Agreement restructuring expenses | 503 | 452 | ||
| Pre-opening expenses | 1,037 | 178 | ||
| Other income, net | — | (11) | ||
| Total costs and expenses | 257,793 | 155,637 | ||
| Operating income (loss) | 19,385 | (13,694) | ||
| Other (income) expenses, net: | ||||
| Interest expense, net of interest income | 3,780 | 5,329 | ||
| Loss on early debt extinguishment | 600 | — | ||
| Gain on CARES Act Loan Forgiveness | (18,529) | — | ||
| Total other (income) expenses, net | (14,149) | 5,329 | ||
| Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes | 33,534 | (19,023) | ||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 1,586 | (5,400) | ||
| Net income (loss) | 31,948 | (13,623) | ||
| Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | 600 | (798) | ||
| Net income (loss) attributable to The ONE Group Hospitality, | $ | 31,348 | $ | (12,825) |
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The following table sets forth certain statements of operations data as a percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated. Certain percentage amounts may not sum to total due to rounding.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the operating income as of December 31, 2022, was $16,306. This figure represents the income generated from Benihana's core business operations before accounting for other expenses such as interest and taxes.
For a prospective franchisee, operating income is a key indicator of the profitability and efficiency of Benihana's business model. A higher operating income suggests that the company is effectively managing its costs and generating revenue from its restaurant operations and other related activities such as management, license, and incentive fees.
However, it is important to note that this figure is based on the performance of company-owned restaurants and may not directly reflect the potential profitability of a franchised location. Factors such as location, local market conditions, and the franchisee's management capabilities can significantly impact the financial performance of an individual Benihana franchise. Therefore, while the operating income provides a useful benchmark, prospective franchisees should conduct their own due diligence and financial analysis to assess the viability of investing in a Benihana franchise.