GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (GENK)

GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:GENK) reported second-quarter revenue growth as its consumer packaged goods business expanded rapidly, while restaurant-level profitability remained below the prior-year period amid commodity inflation, softer comparable sales and investments in retail distribution. Tot

CPG Momentum Accelerates with Purchase Commitments from More Than 100 Costco Warehouses Nationwide and New Distribution Agreements with United Natural Foods and C&S Wholesale Grocers

Proposal Encompasses the Company's U.S. Restaurant Operations Only; GEN Would Retain 100% of Its Rapidly Growing CPG Business

30-Year Consumer Packaged Goods Executive Joins GEN from Hormel Foods, with Prior Sales Leadership Roles at Kimberly-Clark and TreeHouse Foods

CERRITOS, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 4, 2026 / GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. ("GEN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:GENK), a leader in Korean BBQ both in-restaurant and at home, with more than 59 GEN Korean BBQ locations and a rapidly growing consumer packaged goods business, today announced that it will release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after market close on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Initial Purchase Order Through Recently Announced UNFI Distribution Agreement Adds 68 New Doors with Incremental Customer Base

CERRITOS, Calif., June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), operator of GEN Korean BBQ, one of the largest full-service Korean BBQ restaurant chain in the United States, today announced that its ready-to-cook marinated meat products have been accepted for retail placement at Smart & Final Stores LLC (“Smart & Final”), a leading warehouse-style grocery chain operated by Chedraui USA, Inc.

CERRITOS, Calif., June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), operator of GEN Korean BBQ, one of the largest full-service Korean BBQ restaurant chain in the United States, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with United Natural Foods, Inc. (“UNFI”), one of the largest food distributors in North America.

CERRITOS, Calif., June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), operator of GEN Korean BBQ, one of the largest full-service Korean BBQ restaurant chains in the United States, today announced that its consumer packaged goods products have been accepted for retail placement at Save Mart Supermarkets, a leading regional grocery chain across California and Nevada. GEN will launch six SKUs across all Save Mart store locations, with each location initially stocking one case per SKU.

CERRITOS, Calif., June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), operator of GEN Korean BBQ, the largest full-service Korean BBQ restaurant chain in the United States, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC (“C&S”), one of the largest wholesale grocery distributors in the United States.

Planned CFO succession brings a CPA and operator who built a direct-to-consumer business from the ground up and led a fintech platform through its sale to a Nasdaq-listed buyer, positioning GEN’s finance organization for expansion across CPG, retail, and online

CERRITOS, Calif., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), operator of GEN Korean BBQ, the largest full-service Korean BBQ restaurant chain in the United States, today announced the successful completion of its first Costco roadshow across the Northwest. Following the very strong performance of the roadshow, GEN has secured purchase commitments from approximately 60 to 70 Costco warehouse locations throughout the Northwest. Together with the 40 warehouse locations across Southern California and Hawaii that have already committed, GEN now has purchase commitments from more than 100 of the approximately 633 Costco warehouse locations in the United States, or over 16% of the chain’s domestic footprint. As part of its broader retail distribution strategy, GEN is continuing the roadshow program into additional regions, where it is confident it will see the same strong results. The Company expects its products will reach at least 30% to 40% of all Costco warehouse locations nationwide.

CERRITOS, Calif., May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a fast-growing casual dining concept with an extensive menu and signature “grill at your table” experience, today announced the opening of its 13th Texas location in McAllen.

GENK Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

GENK Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:GENK) said first-quarter traffic remained pressured by macroeconomic headwinds, including higher fuel prices that management said weighed on discretionary spending, particularly in California, where the company has a large store base. Chairman and CEO David Kim said sam

CERRITOS, Calif., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. ("GEN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: GENK), operator of GEN Korean BBQ, the largest full-service Korean BBQ restaurant chain in the United States, today announced it has received a direct retail purchase order from Costco's Southern California regional buying team, securing freezer aisle placement across approximately 40 Costco warehouse locations spanning Southern California and Hawaii.

CERRITOS, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a fast-growing casual dining concept with an extensive menu and signature “grill at your table” experience, will hold a conference call on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The results will be reported in a press release prior to the conference call.

GEN Restaurant Group brings its proven in-store demo model and restaurant-trained workforce to Costco warehouse locations across the country this summer

CERRITOS, Calif., May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a leading Korean BBQ brand, today announced a major expansion of its product offerings across premier Southern California destinations, including Downtown Disney and Knott’s Berry Farm.

CERRITOS, Calif., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a leading Korean BBQ brand known for its bold and authentic flavors, today announced the launch of four premium, fully marinated Korean BBQ meats now available at all 169 Stater Brothers Markets located across Southern California.

CERRITOS, Calif., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a fast-growing casual dining concept with an extensive menu and signature “grill at your table” experience, today announced the continued product placement of its CPG products, including the adult beverages Soju, with number one beverage retailer on the west coast, BEVMO.

GEN Korean BBQ Expands KBBQ Meat & Restaurant Experience with Launch of New Retail Products Inspired by Fan-Favorite Flavors

CERRITOS, Calif., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a fast-growing casual dining concept with an extensive menu and signature “grill at your table” experience, will hold a conference call on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The results will be reported in a press release prior to the conference call.

CERRITOS, Calif., March 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN, the innovative leader in Korean BBQ and ready-to-cook meats consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its CPG division –– a broader at-home portfolio that expands beyond ready-to-cook meats into a full line of Korean food products including meals, side dishes, sauces, drinks, adult beverage SOJU, and snacks, giving consumers more ways to bring the GEN experience home.