For Benihana sushi standards training, how many on-the-job training hours are required?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
cation (as we designate) |
| SUBJECT | CLASSROOM TRAINING HOURS | ON THE JOB TRAINING HOURS | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENIHANA SUSHI STANDARDS Sushi food specifications Sushi Awasezu &Sushi rice Standard menu items and their recipes "Specialty" rolls Happy Hour/LTOs Hibachi Food | 4 hours | 112 hours | Corporate or franchised restaurant (as we designate) |
| GUEST SAFETY AND SECURITY PROTOCOL Safety of facility in compliance with applicable regulations and EcoSure standards; ServSafe (or equivalent) certification; Vendor selection; "Approved Source"; "Safety First" in sushi; Chef safety protocol for a guest | 8 hours | Corporate or franchised restaurant (as we designate) | |
| STANDARD EQUIMENT, TOOLS, AND UTENSILS Facility Kitchen Sushi Bar Bar | 2 hours | Our Office (Aventura, FL) | |
| STANDARD SERVICE Steps of Service Host, Bar, Lounge Sushi bar dining room Chefs Management in Dining Room Reservation Management Special Occasion celebration Guest Relations and Recovery Delivery and take out | 40 hours | 80 hours | Corporate or franchised restaurant (as we designate) |
| STANDARD SUPPLIES & UNIFORMS Dinnerware Mugs Uniforms (Host, Servers, Chefs, Server Assistant) |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 36–47)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the on-the-job training hours required for Benihana sushi standards can vary. One table indicates 112 hours of on-the-job training are required, while another table indicates 28 hours of on-the-job training are required.
Specifically, the training covers sushi food specifications, Sushi Awasezu & Sushi rice, standard menu items and their recipes, and "Specialty" rolls. The training location is at a corporate or franchised restaurant, as designated by Benihana.
Prospective franchisees should clarify with Benihana which of these training schedules is current and applicable to their specific situation. Understanding the exact time commitment for on-the-job training is crucial for planning and resource allocation during the initial setup phase.