Benihana
Franchise Overview
Benihana operates teppanyaki-style Japanese steakhouses where skilled chefs prepare steak, seafood, and chicken directly in front of guests on hibachi grills, blending live culinary performance with a full-service dining experience under the Benihana National Corp. franchise model.
Key Highlights
- Theatrical tableside cooking turns every meal into a live culinary performance
- Signature Japanese-inspired menu spanning steak, seafood, and chicken dishes
- Decades of national brand recognition driving strong consumer familiarity and trust
- Comprehensive training program and ongoing operational support from the franchisor
Benihana suits operators who want to run a full-service restaurant with a genuinely distinctive entertainment component that keeps guests engaged well beyond the plate.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Benihana Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Benihana FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Benihana National FDD 2025
January 2025
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.