MIAMI, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc.
(Nasdaq: BNHNA; BNHN) has recently become aware of a lawsuit
allegedly filed by Benihana against a blogger in Kuwait for his unfavorable review of a local
BENIHANA restaurant.
Benihana Inc. wishes to correct the misinformation being
disseminated on the Internet and published in articles connecting
Benihana Inc. to this lawsuit, when it is not.
The BENIHANA brand is co-owned by two separate and distinct
corporate entities – Benihana Inc. and Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. Benihana Inc. owns, operates
and franchises approximately 100 BENIHANA restaurants throughout
the United States, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. A complete list of locations
can be found at www.Benihana.com. Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. owns, operates and franchises
Benihana restaurants in various parts of the world, including
Kuwait. A complete list of
Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. locations
can be found at www.BenihanaGroup.com.
While both entities have a shared interest in the BENIHANA
brand, Benihana Inc. has no control or authority over the business
and legal decisions of Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. Consequently, we cannot
comment or opine on the alleged lawsuit filed in Kuwait by Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. and/or its franchisee.
However, we are never pleased to hear of any customer's
negative experience and seriously consider all feedback an
opportunity for improving operations.
We encourage you to share your opinions and comments directly
with Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. The
company's contact information is available on
www.BenihanaGroup.com.
About Benihana Inc.
Headquartered in Miami,
Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ GS: BNHN; BNHNA) is the nation's leading
operator of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants with 97
restaurants nationwide, including 63 Benihana restaurants, nine
Haru sushi restaurants, and 25 RA Sushi restaurants. Famous for its
entertaining chefs who present and prepare delicious teppanyaki
entrees at hibachi tables, as well as sushi and other Japanese
favorites, Benihana introduced Japanese food to America in 1964. RA
Sushi offers a subtly sexy and energetic experience with a hip
ambience, and Haru is an urban, upscale sushi concept. In addition,
20 franchised Benihana restaurants are operating in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. To learn more about Benihana Inc.
and its three restaurant concepts, please view the corporate video
at www.benihana.com/about/video.
SOURCE Benihana Inc.