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 Benihana
Benihana Inc. (Nasdaq: BNHN and BNHNA) is the nation's leading operator of
Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, with 64 Benihana, 25 RA Sushi and nine
Haru restaurants. Famous for its entertaining chefs who present and prepare
delicious Teppanyaki entrees at hibachi tables, as well as sushi and other
Japanese favorites, Benihana introduced Japanese food to America in 1964. RA
Sushi offers a subtly sexy and energetic experience with a hip ambience, and
Haru is an urban, upscale sushi concept. In addition, twenty-two franchised
Benihana restaurants operate in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean.
About Best Buddies International
Best Buddies® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing
a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one
friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1989 by Anthony
Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from
one original chapter to more than 1,400 middle school, high school, and
college campuses worldwide. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each
of the 50 United States. We have accredited programs in 44 countries, with
additional ones under active development. Our six formal programs - Best
Buddies Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies and Jobs -
positively impact more than 400,000 individuals with and without intellectual
disabilities annually. As a result of their involvement with Best Buddies,
people with intellectual disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live on their
own, and make lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit
www.bestbuddies.org.
About FIJI Water
FIJI® Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji
islands), is the #1 premium bottled water in the United States and one of the
fastest-growing brands worldwide. A product of one of the last virgin
ecosystems on the planet, natural pressure forces FIJI Water out of its
aquifer deep below the earth's surface and into iconic square bottles through
a sealed delivery system free of human contact. FIJI Water's unique mineral
profile lends to its refreshing taste and soft mouthfeel that have made it a
favorite among top chefs and the winner of taste tests by Chicago Magazine,
Cook's Illustrated Buying Guide, Men's Health, Every Day with Rachael Ray and
others.
FIJI Water is widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major
retail channels including grocery and convenience, and through an innovative
home delivery program. Following the success of the flagship U.S. business,
FIJI Water has expanded to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Asia Pacific,
where the brand's iconic square bottle is increasingly visible at leading
on-premise and retail establishments.
SOURCE Benihana Inc.
Lauren Ely, Coyne Public Relations, +1-212-938-0166, lely@coynepr.com, for
Benihana Inc.
