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

In Business Since1963

Number of Units77

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$616K – $6.3M

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

$99.00

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