Q1 2010 Benihana Inc. Earnings Release - After Market Close

Earnings Announcements for Monday, August 31CompanySymbolTimeConferenceCall104 CORP3130.TWTime Not SuppliedACCESS COMMERCECES.PATime Not SuppliedAIG International Real EstateARE.FTime Not SuppliedALBIS LEASING AGALG.FTime Not SuppliedAltran TechnologiesALT.PATime Not SuppliedAMTRAN TECHNOLOGY2489.TWAfter Market CloseAPRIL GROUPAPR.PAAfter Market CloseAreva CIARVCF.PKTime Not SuppliedARIMA COMMUNICATION CORP8101.TWTime Not SuppliedARIMA OPTOELECTRONICS CORP6289.TWAfter Market CloseARTPRICE.COMPRC.PATime Not SuppliedASIA CEMENT CORP1102.TWTime Not SuppliedAVOCA RESOURCES LTDAVORF.PKAfter Market CloseBANK LEUMI LE ISRAEL TEL AVIVLUMI.TATime Not SuppliedBenihana Inc.BNHNAAfter Market CloseListenBiomericaBMRA.OBTime Not SuppliedBLUE STAR NEW CHEMICAL MATERIAL CO.600299.SSTime Not Supplied...
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Benihana Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2010 Results

Benihana Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)   (in thousands except per share data)   Four Periods Ended     19-Jul-09   20-Jul-08   $ Change   % Change   Revenues Restaurant sales $ 95,465 $ 93,925 $ 1,540 1.6 % Franch...
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Builders FirstSource, China Medical Technologies and Books-A-Million lead small-cap percentage losers

    Price at 9:08 ET Change % Change Volume Year High Year Low BLDR BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC   -31.5%     8.30     5.11     655.4k     8.60     0.82   CMED CHINA MED TECHNOLOGIES INC   -15.8%     14.25     12.90     2,258.6k     46.84     11.41   BAMM BOOKS-A-MILLION INC   -15.7%     13.72     11.26     286.2k     15.00     1.70   SQNM SEQUENOM INC   -15.2%     6.14     5.37     12,091.3k     29.14     2.86   CPY CPI CORP   -14.7%     18.22     15.40     94.5k     20.00     1.00   BNHNA BENIHANA INC   -12.7%     6.76     6.00     63.1k     8.38     1.50   FHCO FEMALE HEALTH CO ...
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Benihana Inc. Earnings Call scheduled for 5:00 pm ET today

Call DetailsBenihana Inc. Earnings Conference Call (Q1 2010)Mon, Aug 31, 2009, 5:00 pm EasternAbout Benihana Inc. (NasdaqGS:BNHNA)Benihana Inc. operates Benihana teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company also operates other Asian restaurant concepts, which include RA Sushi and Haru. Its Benihana restaurants offer fresh steak, chicken, and seafood; RA Sushi concept provides sushi and the Pacific-Rim dishes; and Haru concept features Japanese and Japanese fusion dishes. As of June 29, 2009, the company owned and operated 65 Benihana restaurants, including 1 restaurant under the name of Samurai; 22 franchised Benihana restaurants; 23 RA Sushi restaurants; and 9 Haru restaurants. Benihana Inc. was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.More Info:Quote |Chart |News |Profile |Reports |SEC |Msgs | Insider...
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Benihana Invites Guests to Indulge in New Culinary Offerings and Enhanced Dining Experience

MIAMI, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Benihana Inc., operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today announced the unveiling of delicious new additions to the famed Benihana menu. The new menu offerings are part of the company's Teppanyaki Renewal Program, which will enhance the overall guest dining experience at Benihana locations nationwide. Available immediately at all 64 company-owned Benihana restaurants across the country, the new menu includes a 12-ounce Imperial Steak; Hibachi Lemon Chicken; an Emperor's Salad with a choice of shrimp, steak or chicken; Spicy Tofu Steak; Colossal Mango Shrimp; the Garden Delight, steamed vegetables prepared using a specialty steamer on the Teppanyaki grill; Spicy Seafood Soup and the Yummi-Taki, a deliciously fresh combination of orange sorbet, fresh fruit, berries and cheesecake tempura bites."At a time when many restaurants are cutting corners in an effort to save on costs, we are improving our food quality and variety without any entree price increases," said Richard C. Stockinger, Chief Executive Officer, Benihana Inc. "We are fully committed to offering our guests the very best dining experience."In addition to providing guests a new selection of menu offerings, Benihana has also put a variety of food enhancements in place. The restaurant has upgraded its tenderloin to USDA Choice, improved its chicken product and enhanced cooking methods to improve flavor. The specification and preparation process of cold water lobster tails and scallops have been modified and the entree shrimp has been dramatically improved with the introduction of colossal shrimp. In order to maximize freshness, all produce is cut on premises, and salads now include Romaine and Iceberg lettuce and grape tomatoes. Additionally, Haagen-Dazs® Ice Cream and Bindi® Sorbet have ...
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Benihana Inc. Names Christopher P. Ames as Chief Operating Officer

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 - News), 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 - News).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 assum...
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Benihana Partners With Best Buddies and FIJI Water To Kick-off a Season of Giving

MIAMI, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, is inviting guests to join their knife-wielding, entertaining chefs at their famous Teppanyaki tables to celebrate the season and give back. Throughout the month of November, Benihana will donate 100% of proceeds from the sale of bottled FIJI Water at all 76 U.S. restaurant locations to Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization with a mission to change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Guests may also donate $5 to Best Buddies by texting "BEST" to 501501 for a chance to win Benihana merchandise, gift cards or a trip for two to the biggest game of the season held in Miami, Florida. "Guests come to Benihana to celebrate and enjoy good food and company," said Richard C. Stockinger, chief executive officer, Benihana Inc. "We are delighted to partner with an organization like Best Buddies International that also fosters fun and friendship.""We are thrilled that Benihana and FIJI Water are supporting Best Buddies' mission of providing friendships, jobs and leadership opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and encouraging others to do the same," said Anthony Kennedy Shriver, founder and chairman of Best Buddies International.To find a restaurant location near you, please visit www.Benihana.com.About BenihanaBenihana Inc. (Nasdaq: BNHN - ...
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Benihana Inc. Reports Total Restaurant Sales and Comparable Restaurant Sales for the Second Fiscal Quarter 2010

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Benihana Inc. (NASDAQ: BNHNA; BNHN), operator of the nation’s largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, today reported total restaurant sales and comparable restaurant sales for the twelve-week second fiscal quarter ended October 11, 2009. Second Fiscal Quarter 2010 Restaurant SalesTotal 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. For the second fiscal quarter 2010, Company-wide comparable restaurant sales were (9.9%), including (12.2%) at Benihana teppanyaki, 0.2% at RA Sushi, and (14.3%) at Haru.During the period, Benihana teppanyaki represented approximately 64.4% of consolidated restaurant sales, while RA Sushi and Haru accounted for 24.7% and 10.9% of consolidated restaurant sales, respectively. There were a total of 1,179 store-operating weeks in the second fiscal quarter 2010 compared to 1,055 store-operating weeks in the second fiscal quarter 2009.th, will ultimately bolster sales at our Benihana concept but believe that it will take at least several quarters to gauge its success in increasing guest satisfaction, loyalty, rates of return and, ultimately, sales volume,” said Richard C. Stockinger, Chief Executive Officer.Mr. Stockinger added, “Lower than expected sales, as well as the investments we made in the Renewal Program ahead of its implementation, have pressured margins for the quarter more than expected and are likely to adversely affect our prior full year guidance on earnings (which should no longer be relied upon). We will provide a more comprehensive review of the fiscal quarter, along with an updated ...
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Happy Benihana-days!

MIAMI, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Benihana Inc., the nation's largest chain of Japanese and sushi restaurants, invites guests to join their family and friends around the Teppanyaki table to kick off the holidays with laughter, entertainment and great food. The company today announced several new holiday promotions and menu offerings created to present an authentic Benihana experience that will feed the senses and entertain the appetite. Restaurant guests looking for the perfect gift this holiday need to look no further than Benihana's "Be the Chef" and gift card offerings. Both provide an excellent choice for restaurant enthusiasts and aspiring chefs. The "Be the Chef" package includes personal training in the ancient art of Teppanyaki, as well as a dinner-for-four performance by your chef. Gift recipients will receive a "Be the Chef" greeting card informing them of this one-of-a-kind gift and an official "Be the Chef" certificate following their dinner performance. Additionally, for every $50 spent on Benihana gift cards, purchasers will receive an additional $10 bonus card to be used in the New Year.Also for the holidays, Benihana offers the Holiday Trio entree which includes filet mignon, chicken and colossal shrimp served with fried rice and ice cream for dessert as the ideal choice for the season. The restaurant's beverage menu will also include a Spiced Cranberry Mojito and the Benihana Holiday Martini."Benihana has always been the ideal destination for celebrations," said Richard C. Stockinger, chief executive officer, Benihana Inc. "What better way to welcome the holiday season than to offer our guests ways to share the unique and personalized Benihana dining experience with your closest friends and family."To find a restaurant location near you, please visit ...
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