Founded in 1964, Benihana Inc. is one of the leading operators of teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurant chains in the United States. The company operates two other Asian restaurant concepts, such as RA Sushi and Haru. It currently owns more than 63 Benihana Teppanyaki restaurants, approximately 25 RA Sushi restaurants and over nine Haru sushi restaurants across America. Additionally, Benihana Inc. franchises over 20 Benihana Teppanyaki restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean. The companys core concept, the Benihana teppanyaki restaurant, offers teppanyaki-style Japanese cuisine in which fresh steak, chicken and seafood are prepared by a chef on a steel teppan grill at the center of the guests table. Its RA Sushi concept offers sushi and a full menu of Pacific-Rim dishes. The firms Haru concept offers a broad selection of traditional Japanese and Japanese fusion dishes, along with take-out and delivery services.