ONE Group signs 10-restaurant Benihana development deal for SF Bay Area, expands stadium concessions

ONE Group Hospitality, Inc.

Largest asset-light deal: 10 Benihana locations (3 franchise, 2 JV, 5 licensed) in Greater SF Bay Area; JV openings expected 2026, others over 7 years.
Renewed Benihana concession at Phoenix Mortgage Matchup Center (3-yr) and new concession at UBS Arena (3-yr); includes STK-branded products.
Opened two STK locations in Q4 2025: Scottsdale, AZ (conversion from RA Sushi, ~$1M) and Oak Brook, IL (~$1.5M); both showing strong early performance.
CEO Emanuel Hilario received $1M special bonus (clawback if terminated for cause before Dec 2028), term extended to Sept 2031, target bonus raised to 200%.
2026 strategy: focus on ≤$1.5M capex per unit, work through ~12 lease pipeline, identify up to 9 Kona/RA Sushi conversions to Benihana or STK.

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