What is the total number of Kona Grill venues operated by Benihana?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We opened our first restaurant in January 2004 in New York, New York. We currently own, operate, manage or license 63 venues including 28 STKs and 27 Kona Grills in major metropolitan cities in North America, Europe and the Middle East and 8 F&B venues in four hotels and casinos in the United States and Europe.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company owns, operates, manages, or licenses a total of 27 Kona Grill venues. These venues are located in major metropolitan cities across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the current scale and reach of the Kona Grill brand under Benihana's management. It provides a tangible measure of the existing operational footprint that a new franchisee would be joining. The document also highlights Benihana's strategic focus on expanding the Kona Grill brand, with plans to increase the number of restaurants in the coming years.
This information is useful for potential franchisees to evaluate the maturity and market presence of the Kona Grill brand. It also suggests the level of existing brand recognition and operational support that Benihana can provide, which can be a significant advantage for new franchisees as they start and grow their businesses.