What was the total number of Benihana outlets at the end of 2024?
Benihana Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| OUTLET TYPE | YEAR | OUTLETS AT THE START OF THE YEAR | OUTLETS AT THE END OF THE YEAR | NET CHANGE* (+ or -) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 8* | 1 | |
| Company- | 2022 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Owned | ||||
| 2023 | 66 | 67 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 67 | 69 | 2 | |
| Total | 2022 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 2023 | 72 | 74 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 74 | 77* | 3* |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION LIST OF OUTLETS (FDD pages 67–72)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Benihana's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of Benihana outlets at the end of 2024 was 77. This total includes both franchised and company-owned locations. Specifically, there were 8 franchised outlets and 69 company-owned outlets in operation at the end of the fiscal year 2024.
The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of these numbers, showing that the total number of outlets increased from 74 at the start of 2024 to 77 by the end of the year. This net change of 3 outlets is the result of an increase of 1 franchised outlet and 2 company-owned outlets during the year.
It's important to note that these figures include one franchised outlet in Michigan that closed after the end of FY 2024 but before the issuance of the FDD. Additionally, the company operates one teppanyaki-style restaurant under the SAMURAI® brand, which is included in the company-owned outlet data. However, the data does not include the 16 RA® Sushi virtual locations that offer a limited Benihana menu for delivery or takeout.