Benihana Inc. Names David Flanery Chief Financial Officer

Benihana Inc. BNHN today announced that it has hired David Flanery as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Formerly Chief Financial Officer at Papa John's International Inc., Mr. Flanery will be based in Miami and report directly to Richard Stockinger, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Benihana Inc. He replaces Gene R. Baldwin, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since January 2010 and who will continue in a transition role for a brief period.