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Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHNA; BNHN) today announced that its motion for summary judgment in the pending litigation against it brought by the former minority shareholders of the Company’s Haru operating segment has been granted in all material respects. - More

Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHNA)(NASDAQ: BNHN) responded to public statements made by certain shareholders concerning the forthcoming special meeting of shareholders to consider and act upon a proposed merger the sole purpose of which is to increase the authorized number of shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock by 12,500,000. - More

Total restaurant sales increased 4.8% to $70.0 million in the third fiscal quarter 2010 from $66.8 million in the third fiscal quarter 2009. For the third fiscal quarter 2010, Company-wide comparable restaurant sales were (3.4%), including (5.9%) at Benihana teppanyaki, 4.4% at RA Sushi, and (1.6%) at Haru. - More

CEO Richard C. Stockinger Appointed to Additional Role of President - Gene R. Baldwin Appointed Interim CFO - More

For the fiscal second quarter of 2010, total revenues decreased 0.9% to $69.3 million, compared to $70.0 million in fiscal second quarter 2009. - More

Total restaurant sales decreased 0.9% to $69.0 million in the second fiscal quarter 2010 from $69.6 million in the second fiscal quarter 2009 - More

Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHNA; BNHN), operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, announced today that Christopher P. Ames has been named Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Juan C. Garcia will continue as President and will now serve as Chief Administrative Officer. - More

For fiscal first quarter of 2010, total revenues increased 1.6% to $96.0 million, compared to $94.5 million in fiscal first quarter 2009. - More

The Benihana Teppanyaki Renewal Program was presented by the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Richard C. Stockinger, and outlines several steps the Company is taking to improve guest perceptions of the Benihana Teppanyaki dining experience as they relate to image, value, quality, consistency, and lack of Japan. - More

Total restaurant sales increased 1.7% to $95.5 million in the first fiscal quarter 2010 from $93.9 million in the first fiscal quarter 2009. - More