Benihana National reports 2nd quarter gains.

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 1994--Benihana National Corporation (NASDAQ: BNHN, BNHNA), today reported results for the three periods and seven periods ended Oct. 9, 1994.

The company's fiscal year consists of 13 four-week accounting periods ending on the Sunday nearest March 31. -0-

                      Benihana National Corporation
                          Comparative Analysis
                              (Unaudited)


                                    For the Three Periods Ended
                                    10/9/94            10/10/93

Net restaurant sales                $9,466,855       $9,512,306
Restaurant costs and expenses        8,619,709        8,396,147
Loss on disposition of restaurant           --          338,867
Income before income taxes             243,495          125,086
Income tax provision                    20,000           10,000
Net income                             223,495          115,086
Net income per share                $      .04       $      .02

Weighted average shares outstanding  5,732,111        5,732,050


                                    For the Seven Periods Ended
                                    10/9/94            10/10/93

Net restaurant sales               $22,168,132      $21,842,705
Restaurant costs and expenses       20,046,719       19,512,536
Loss on disposition of restaurant           --          338,867
Income before income taxes             661,573          474,286
Income tax provision                    53,000           38,000
Net income                             608,573          436,286
Net income per share               $       .11      $       .08

Weighted average shares outstanding  5,732,111        5,732,050
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    "The small decline in net restaurant sales for the second
quarter reflects the closing of the Farmington, CT., restaurant.
However, same restaurant sales for the second quarter rose about two
percent and for the half-year increased four percent," Joel
Schwartz, president said.
    "We are optimistic about the balance of fiscal 1995, based on a
continuing improvement in the economic climate and the steady rise
in our loyal customer base," he concluded.
    Benihana National owns and operates 20 Teppanyaki-style
restaurants and licenses three additional units.

CONTACT: Benihana National Corporation, Miami

              Joel Schwartz, 305/593-0770
                          or
              Porter, Le Vay & Rose Inc., New York
              Hal Le Vay, 212/564-4700