Benihana
Benihana is a Restaurant - Casual concept with 80 stores in 80 shopping centers across 23 states. As of October 11, 2026 they opened 1 and closed 1 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of 0. Typical site: 1,200–8,500 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 81,935 with a median household income of $103,103 and a median age of 39, according to Brandmarch. Similar brands: Din Tai Fung, P.F. Changs, and Culinary Dropout.
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In 80 properties
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Salt Lake City, UT · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected Jul 16
Miami, FL · Closed Q4 2025 · Detected Jan 29
About Benihana
Benihana is the global leader in teppanyaki dining and a premier Anchor Tenant for dominant lifestyle centers, regional malls, and high-profile entertainment districts. Since its acquisition by The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq: STKS) in 2024, the brand has shifted toward a high-fidelity "capital-efficient" expansion strategy. For 2026, Benihana is prioritizing asset-light growth, including its new "Benihana Express" small-format casual concept and high-traffic concessions in major sports stadiums like UBS Arena and Yankee Stadium. The brand’s traditional full-service prototype drives massive evening and weekend foot traffic, leveraging its signature theatrical "chef performances" to attract multi-generational, affluent demographics. With a focused National Expansion targeting the West Coast and Northeast, Benihana is currently converting underperforming Kona Grill and RA Sushi sites into high-yielding teppanyaki flagships. For developers, Benihana represents a resilient, destination-grade partner that significantly increases center-wide dwell time and co-tenancy synergy with luxury cinema and lifestyle brands.
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