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Corporate Facts

  • Founded by Rocky H. Aoki in 1964, New York City
  • Corporate headquarters located in Miami, Florida
  • President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Stockinger
  • More than 6,000 employees worldwide
  • Company owns 62 teppanyaki, 7 Haru restaurants and 25 RA Sushi restaurants
  • Largest operator of teppanyaki restaurants in the country
  • 15 franchises currently open worldwide

Milestones

  • 1964: First Benihana restaurant opens in New York City
  • 1983: Initial public offering
  • 1983-1997: Expanded from 11 restaurants to 47
  • 1995: Completed acquisition of 17 teppanyaki-style restaurants
  • 1997: Completed acquisition of Kyoto and Samurai restaurants
  • 1999: Completed acquisition of Haru Sushi restaurants
  • 2002: Acquisition of RA Sushi restaurants
  • 2006: Opened first new Benihana prototype in Miramar, FL
  • 2007: Opened 100th restaurant owned or franchised by Benihana Inc.
  • 2008: Completed renovations in 22 Benihana locations
  • 2009: Celebrates 45th anniversary
  • 2012: Acquired by Angelo, Gordon & Co. to become a privately held company

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