Is Benihana required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ⌧
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ⌧ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ⌧ No ☐
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Benihana is required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. The FDD indicates this through a checked box indicating that the registrant is not exempt from these filing requirements.
Furthermore, Benihana confirms that it has filed all reports required by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and has been subject to these filing requirements for the past 90 days, as indicated by another checked box. This suggests Benihana maintains compliance with the necessary regulations and regularly submits required reports.
Additionally, Benihana states that it has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months, reinforcing its commitment to regulatory compliance and transparency.