EXHIBIT (99.1)
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the undersigned agree to the joint filing of a Statement on
Schedule 13G (including any and all amendments thereto) with respect to the
shares of Class A Common Stock, $.10 par value of Benihana Inc., and further
agree to the filing of this agreement as an Exhibit thereto. In addition, each
party to this Agreement expressly authorizes each other party to this Agreement
to file on its behalf any and all amendments to such Statement on Schedule 13G.
Date: December 10, 1997
THE XXXXXXX XXXXX GROUP, L.P.
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: Attorney-in-fact
XXXXXXX, SACHS & CO.
By: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxx
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Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxx
Title: Attorney-in-fact
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