"The One Group Hospitality, which acquired international teppanyaki chain Benihana last year, has announced plans to open 10 new restaurants throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The hospitality group secured development rights for the restaurants with "an experienced operator," according to a news release, with plans to open two Benihana locations in 2026. Three more future Benihana franchise locations and five Benihana Express (Benihana's new fast-casual concept) locations are slated to open over the next seven years."
"The chain also has an Emeryville location in the works, taking over the waterfront location that formerly housed Chevys Fresh Mex, although it's unclear when it will open. Founded in New York City in 1964 by Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki (yes, that's DJ Steve Aoki's dad), Benihana now has dozens of restaurants across the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America."
One Group Hospitality acquired Benihana in May 2024 for $365 million and plans to open 10 new restaurants in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The company secured development rights with an experienced operator and expects two Benihana locations in 2026, with three franchised Benihana sites and five Benihana Express fast-casual outlets opening over the next seven years. A new San Mateo restaurant opened in March after the acquisition, and an Emeryville location is planned at the former Chevys Fresh Mex waterfront site. Benihana, founded in 1964 by Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki, operates dozens of locations across the Americas and currently has five Bay Area restaurants.
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