Benihana opens in Monterey

Monterey, Calif. Japanese restaurant concept Benihana has announced the opening of its newest franchise location in Monterey, Calif.

The new unit is the 16th Benihana restaurant in California. The company operates 64 Benihana teppanyaki restaurants, nine Haru restaurants, and 22 RA Sushi restaurants.  Under development at present are nine restaurants: four Benihana teppanyaki restaurants and five RA Sushi restaurants. In addition, 22 franchised Benihana teppanyaki restaurants are operating in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.