Benihana begins work with turnaround firm

MIAMI Benihana Inc. announced this week changes to its management team as it begins work with CRG Partners Group LLC, a turnaround firm and financial restructuring expert.

The casual-dining company, which that operates and franchises about 120 restaurants under the Benihana, Haru and RA Sushi Bar brands, named CRG consultant Gene R. Baldwin as interim chief financial officer. He replaces Jose Ortega, who resigned as vice president of finance and CFO.