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The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. to Acquire Owner of Benihana

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS), today announced it will acquire Safflower Holdings Corp., the owner of Benihana Inc. (“Benihana”), a leading operator of highly differentiated experiential brands that owns the only national teppanyaki brand in the U.S. and owns RA Sushi.

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  • The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS), today announced it will acquire Safflower Holdings Corp., the owner of Benihana Inc. (“Benihana”), a leading operator of highly differentiated experiential brands that owns the only national teppanyaki brand in the U.S. and owns RA Sushi.
  • Founded in 1964, Benihana has a tremendous legacy in the U.S. as it pioneered two unique, complementary restaurant brands focusing on providing high-quality food and unparalleled guest service.
  • Currently Benihana operates 88 company-owned restaurants and franchises or licenses an additional 17 venues in the Americas.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Benihana, an American cultural icon with timeless appeal that transcends generations and offers unparalleled guest experiences, to The ONE Group family,” said Emanuel “Manny” Hilario, President and CEO of The ONE Group.

Benihana Temecula Opens Amid Strategic Growth

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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AVENTURA, Fla., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants is thrilled to announce the opening of Benihana Temecula on September 29 located at 26420 Ynez Road at the Promenade Temecula. The new Benihana will feature an expansive cocktail bar, lounge, 21 teppanyaki tables and a dedicated to-go and delivery entrance.

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  • AVENTURA, Fla., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants is thrilled to announce the opening of Benihana Temecula on September 29 located at 26420 Ynez Road at the Promenade Temecula.
  • "Temecula is the perfect community for Benihana to call home as we honor our mission to create great guest memories," said Tom Baldwin, CEO and President of Benihana.
  • Benihana Temecula will host a charity lunch on October 1 benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire.
  • These new restaurants support the previously announced strategic plan centered on four key growth initiatives:
    New Benihana and RA Sushi restaurant development in the U.S.;

Benihana Set to Open New Temecula Restaurant in September 2023

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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TEMECULA, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana, the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Riverside County, CA restaurant in Temecula in September 2023. Located at 26420 Ynez Road near the Promenade Temecula at the intersection of Winchester Road and Ynez Road, the new location will mark the twelfth Benihana restaurant in Southern California.

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  • TEMECULA, Calif., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana, the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Riverside County, CA restaurant in Temecula in September 2023.
  • Located at 26420 Ynez Road near the Promenade Temecula at the intersection of Winchester Road and Ynez Road, the new location will mark the twelfth Benihana restaurant in Southern California.
  • "Temecula is the perfect place for Benihana to deliver on our mission of creating great guest memories" said Tom Baldwin, CEO and President of Benihana.
  • "We're thrilled to be a part of the Temecula community and look forward to welcoming neighbors and friends to enjoy our special Benihana dining experience."

BRINGING THE HEAT: BENIHANA OPENING IN CONROE, TX

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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CONROE, Texas, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana, the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants, is pleased to announce the highly anticipated opening of their fifth Houston area restaurant in Conroe set for July 13, 2023. The new restaurant is located at 3061 Interstate 45 North in the Teas Crossing Shopping Center at N. FM 3083 Rd. and N. Frazier St.

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    "We are thrilled to join the Conroe community and introduce our iconic Japanese menu alongside the Benihana experience people have come to know and love," said Tom Baldwin, CEO and President of Benihana.
  • Conroe will mark the fifth Benihana restaurant in the Houston market, joining Benihana Sugar Land, Houston downtown, The Woodlands and Westheimer Road.
  • To celebrate the grand opening, Benihana will host a special lunch for Texas Children's Hospital patients and families and a private event for Houston and Conroe communities.
  • The interior of the Benihana Conroe restaurant features a modern design that is perfect for any occasion, from intimate dinners to larger celebrations.

Benihana Accelerates Growth

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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AVENTURA, Fla., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants is thrilled to announce the opening of Benihana Saginaw, Michigan on January 11. Located at 3870 Bay Road with over 9,100 square feet and 16 teppanyaki tables offering lunch, dinner, happy hour, take-out and delivery.

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  • Benihana Growth Strategy Accelerates with Seven New Restaurants Including Three Franchised (Midland, MI, Saginaw, MI, Bayside Marketplace, Miami, FL) and Four Company (Conroe, TX, Plantation, FL, Temecula, CA, San Mateo, CA) Restaurants
    AVENTURA, Fla., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants is thrilled to announce the opening of Benihana Saginaw, Michigan on January 11.
  • "We at Benihana strive to create great guest memories and are proud to partner with Henry Pi and his talented team to expand our Michigan restaurants beyond our current Farmington Hills, Dearborn and Troy locations," said Tom Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer and President of Benihana.
  • "Guests in Saginaw will enjoy the same time-honored traditions and experiential dining that Benihana guests have come to love for almost 60 years.
  • These new restaurants support the previously-announced strategic plan centered on four key growth initiatives:
    New Benihana and RA Sushi restaurant development in the U.S.;

Benihana, Samurai and RA Sushi Support Hurricane Ian Relief

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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AVENTURA, Fla., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants, today announced it will support those impacted by Hurricane Ian by donating 10% of sales from all of its Florida Benihana, Samurai and RA Sushi restaurants from Saturday, October 15 through October 18 to the Florida Disaster Fund.  Additionally, the Company plans to provide food donations by joining efforts with the state of Florida and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association by traveling to the hurricane-damaged areas as soon as possible to feed both the victims and first responders.

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  • AVENTURA, Fla., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants, today announced it will support those impacted by Hurricane Ian by donating 10% of sales from all of its Florida Benihana, Samurai and RA Sushi restaurants from Saturday, October 15 through October 18 to the Florida Disaster Fund.
  • We are happy to donate 10% of all sales from all of our Benihana, Samurai and RA Sushi Florida restaurants October 15-18 to the Florida Disaster Fund," said Tom Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer and President of Benihana.
  • Benihana, Samurai and RA Sushi are also supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October by donating $2 from the sale of select drinks, sushi and ice cream menu items to The American Cancer Society.
  • Benihana, through its subsidiaries, is the nation's leading operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants with more than 100 restaurants operating under the brands BENIHANA, RA SUSHI, and SAMURAI, including franchised BENIHANA restaurants inthe United States,the Caribbean, Central America, andSouth America.

Los Angeles Tourism Raises Curtain on 'Now Playing' Ad Campaign

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EXTERIOR. LOS ANGELES. FADE IN. Today, Los Angeles Tourism invites visitors to discover what's "Now Playing" in the City of Angels with the kickoff of a creative new advertising campaign spotlighting the incomparable breadth of attractions, experiences, entertainment and accommodations found only in L.A. Shot on location at several iconic L.A. sites, the spot combines live-action film, music, animation and voiceover to create a dazzling mix of campaign content.

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  • "Now Playing instantly evokes what's unique about Los Angeles," said Don Skeoch, Chief Marketing Officer for the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board.
  • True to Los Angeles' identity, the ad also features top talent that give the campaign an added touch of Hollywood magic.
  • In celebration of Los Angeles' long-standing connection to Mexico, the advertising campaign is a coproduction between Plus Plus and Panamericana, bridging the cultural gap between two sister cities of Los Angeles and Mexico City.
  • Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is the non-profit destination marketing and sales organization for the Los Angeles tourism industry and the ultimate resource for where to stay and play in the L.A. area.

Benihana® Opens in Addison, TX

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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ADDISON, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana, the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants, will open its doors in Addison, a Dallas suburb tomorrow, August 26. Guests will watch as their personal chef slices and dices, preparing a meal that will dazzle their eyes and taste buds. Benihana celebrated the grand opening with a private event attended by Mayor Joe Chow, members of the city council, Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce and the fine residents of Addison and greater Dallas.

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  • "For 58 years, Benihana has remained committed to our promise of creating great guest memories and we are excited to become part of the Addison community," said Tom Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer and President of Benihana.
  • "We're thrilled to carry on our Benihana tradition and serve our local community," said Mark Allen, General Manager of our new Addison restaurant.
  • Our new Benihana Addison restaurant is located at 5000 Belt Line Road, Suite 600, Dallas, Texas.
  • Benihana is the nation's leading owner operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants with more than 100 restaurants operating under the brands BENIHANA, RA SUSHIand SAMURAI, including franchised BENIHANA restaurants in the United States, the Caribbean, Central America and South America.

Intellihot's telliBot_ai Wins Best New Product Software Category at 2022 Edison Awards

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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GALESBURG, Ill., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellihot, a clean technology manufacturer that creates innovative, sustainable solutions for the built environment, today announced it has been named the winner of the Best New Product in the Software category at the Edison Awards for its telliBot_ai software.

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  • GALESBURG, Ill., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellihot, a clean technology manufacturer that creates innovative, sustainable solutions for the built environment, today announced it has been named the winner of the Best New Product in the Software category at the Edison Awards for its telliBot_ai software.
  • The telliBot_ai software uses advanced intelligence and sensory technology to more accurately predict the remaining life of existing water heaters.
  • This software provides customers with more efficient and reliable predictions while also reducing costs and helping the environment.
  • "Here at Intellihot, we pride ourselves on quality and innovation," said Intellihot founder and CEO, Sridhar Deivasigamani, who attended the Edison Awards in person.

Benihana and RA Sushi's Strategic Growth Continues

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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AVENTURA, Fla., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's leading owner and operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants, today announced it signed agreements to open five new Benihana restaurants and one RA Sushi restaurant.  The details for each restaurant are as follows:

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  • These new restaurants support the strategic plan announced in early 2020 centered on four key growth initiatives, which include:
    New Benihana and RA Sushi restaurant development in the U.S.;
    International franchise development in the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
  • The impressive growth of the Benihana and RA Sushi brands resulted in record-breaking revenues and industry-leading same store sales in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and recently in 2021.
  • We are always working on new locations for our Benihana and RA Sushi brands throughout the U.S.
  • About Benihana Inc.Benihana, through its subsidiaries, is the nation's leading operator of Japanese teppanyaki and sushi restaurants with more than 100 restaurants operating under the brands BENIHANA, RA SUSHI, and SAMURAI, including franchised BENIHANA restaurants inthe United States,the Caribbean, Central America, andSouth America.