Benihana Inc. Names Christopher P. Ames as Chief Operating Officer
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.
Mr. Ames has served as an industry consultant to Benihana Inc. since July 2009, and brings more than 25 years of restaurant operations experience to the Company. Prior to that, he held the position of Chief Operating Officer of Cosi, Inc. (NASDAQ: COSI), and had previously served in other senior operating positions at The Patina Group/Restaurant Associates, Elephant Bar Restaurants Inc., and California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPKI).
Richard C. Stockinger, Chief Executive Officer, said, 'With our increased focus on operations, included the recently implemented Benihana Renewal Program, we view Chris' leadership and extensive operations experience as a valuable asset to the Company. Chris and Juan will both report directly to me as they assume their new roles, and I look forward to the continued contributions they will make to our organization.'
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