Benihana

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Founded

1964

Started franchising

1983

Sub industry
Asian

Benihana is a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant franchise famous for its live hibachi-style cooking, sushi offerings, and interactive dining experiences.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Initial investment

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$616,000
 - 
$6,250,000

Initial franchise fee

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$40,000

Royalty fee

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5.00%

Advertising fee

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4.00%

Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

Operating Profit

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Undisclosed

Franchised units

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8

+
33%
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2
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33%
(
2
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vs. 2 years ago

Company-owned units

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69

Total units

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77

UNITS

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Franchised units
Company-owned units
Total units

2025

8

69

77

7

67

74

6

66

72

PROFITABILITY

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Benihana
Food & Beverage
franchises
Asian
franchises

Operating Profit

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Undisclosed

Sales : Investment ratio

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Undisclosed

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Investment Payback

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Undisclosed

n.a.

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Units
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Initial fee
Investment
Revenue (AUV)
Gross Profit

8

+
33%
33%
No growth

$40,000

$616,000

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$6,250,000

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Home based franchise

Passive investment opportunity

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