Clarification on Bennigans Closures and Franchise Restaurants.

Bennigan's Franchising Company, L.P. and Steak & Ale Franchising Company, L.P. Clarify Status of Franchise-Owned Restaurants and Bennigan's and Steakhouse Brand Assets
138 Domestic and International Restaurants Open for Business and Not Part
of Chapter 7 Filing By Parent Company, S&A Restaurant Corp.

Bennigan's Franchising Company,
L.P. and Steak & Ale Franchising Company, L.P., the owners of the
Bennigan's and Steak & Ale trademarks and franchise agreements, were not
part of the Chapter 7 filing made by its parent company, S&A Restaurant
Corp., today. The 138 domestic and international franchisee-owned
restaurants remain open and fully operational. Bennigan's Franchising
Company, L.P. and Steak & Ale Franchising Company, L.P. will continue to
provide high quality support services to its franchisees and remain focused
on maintaining and maximizing the value of the franchise brands for its
franchisees and their loyal customers.

So if your favorite Bennigan's is a franchise, you can still go there, for now.