Who is required to attend Benihana's Initial Training?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
vided by BNC will be subject to the terms set forth in Article 5 of this Agreement, and, unless otherwise specified by BNC, may take place in whole, or in part, at a location designated within the United States.
- 4.3 BNC will provide pre-opening and opening assistance and training of additional employees of Franchisee (other than those trained at the Initial Training) at the Restaurant ("In-Restaurant Training") as deemed appropriate by BNC in its discretion. The In-Restaurant Training provided by BNC is subject to the terms set forth in Article 5 of this Agreement.
- 4.4 BNC in its discretion will provide additional on-going training after the opening of the Restaurant, for chefs, general managers, and other restaurant personnel, subject to BNC's availability and openings for such training.
ARTICLE 5. TRAINING
- 5.1 Franchisee must, unless specifically excused by BNC based on prior experience, attend and complete to BNC's satisfaction all Initial Training and In-Restaurant Training before opening of the Restaurant.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 74–576)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees themselves must attend and complete the Initial Training and In-Restaurant Training programs to Benihana's satisfaction before opening their restaurant, unless Benihana specifically excuses them due to prior experience.
In addition to the franchisee, a General Manager, Chief Chef, and Chief Sushi Chef are required to attend, participate in, and successfully complete both the Initial Training and In-Restaurant Training programs at locations designated by Benihana, which may include locations within the United States. Benihana also has the right to require other people to attend these training programs.
Benihana offers the franchisee the right to bring up to five chefs, a General Manager, and, if required by Benihana or requested by the franchisee and subject to space availability, one principal of the franchisee to the Initial Training at no additional fee. However, bringing additional employees to the Initial Training requires Benihana's prior written consent, and the franchisee must pay Benihana's then-current training fee for each additional employee, which may include the salaries of all Benihana employees providing such training.