GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. - GENK STOCK NEWS

GEN Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: GENK) has opened a new GEN Korean BBQ location in Maui, Hawaii. This marks the company's fourth restaurant in Hawaii and expands its national footprint to 41 total locations. The new Maui restaurant is part of GEN's strategic expansion goals, capitalizing on Hawaii's popularity among global travelers and locals seeking value-oriented dining options.

GEN's existing Hawaii locations generate approximately $6 million - $8 million each in annual revenue. The company aims to open 10-11 new locations across the country by year-end and reach 75-80 total locations by the end of 2026. GEN is also planning further expansion in Hawaii, with the Big Island as its next target.

The new Maui restaurant is located in the Puunene Shopping Center and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, has announced its investor marketing schedule for September 2024. The company will participate in several events:

1. 2024 Gateway Conference in San Francisco on September 4th, featuring a presentation and meetings.

2. 2024 Benchmark Consumer 1x1 Investor Conference in New York on September 12th, with one-on-one and group meetings.

3. ROTH Non-Deal Roadshows in Toronto (September 25th) and Montreal (September 26th), offering one-on-one and group meetings.

These events provide opportunities for investors to engage with GEN Restaurant Group and learn more about its fast-growing casual dining concept, which features an extensive menu and signature 'grill at your table' experience.

GEN Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: GENK) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, with total revenue increasing 15.9% to $53.9 million compared to Q2 2023. Key highlights include:

- Income from operations: $1.6 million (3.0% of revenue)
- Restaurant-level adjusted EBITDA: $10.2 million (19.0% of revenue)
- Adjusted EBITDA: $4.9 million (9.1% of revenue)
- Net Income: $2.1 million (3.8% of revenue)
- Cash and cash equivalents: $29.2 million

The company opened one new location in Jacksonville, Florida, and began construction on seven additional stores. GEN now anticipates opening 10 to 11 new locations in 2024, up from previous guidance. Despite a broader pullback in consumer spending, GEN continues to see outperformance at new locations and profitability levels meeting or exceeding internal targets.

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, has appointed David Park to its board of directors and audit committee, effective July 24, 2024. This expansion brings the board to five total directors, with three serving independently. Park, founder and CIO of Alpha Park Partners, brings over 20 years of capital markets and M&A experience to the role. He has held senior positions at firms like Archegos Capital, Tiger Asia, and Goldman Sachs. GEN's Co-CEO and Board Chair, David Kim, welcomed Park's expertise as the company navigates public markets and executes its growth strategy. Park expressed excitement about joining GEN at this inflection point, citing the company's plan to double its footprint in the next two years and create long-term shareholder value.

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, has announced its upcoming second quarter 2024 earnings conference call. The call is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Co-CEO David Kim and CFO Tom Croal will host the call, which will be preceded by a press release detailing the financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Investors can join the call using the toll-free number 1-877-407-0792 (US) or 1-201-689-8263 (International) with Conference ID 13747302. The call will also be broadcast live and available for replay on the company's website. A telephonic replay will be accessible until August 7, 2024.

GEN Restaurant Group has launched a new Premium Menu at its GEN Korean BBQ locations nationwide. This menu, available for an extra fee per person or a la carte, includes high-quality proteins like Premium Marinated Long Bone Short Rib Steak, Wagyu, and Premium Marbling Center Cut Marinated Short Rib. Other options include Al Pastor, Pollo Asado, and Premium Cajun Shrimp. The menu aims to enhance the dining experience by offering a variety of gourmet-level entrees and interactive cooking at the table. GEN aims to elevate traditional Korean and Korean-American cuisine while introducing non-traditional items like their Taco Sampler.

GEN Restaurant Group announced its financial results for Q1 2024, reporting a 16% increase in revenue to $50.8 million compared to Q1 2023. The company achieved a net income of $3.7 million, or 7.3% of revenue, and adjusted EBITDA of $6.4 million, inclusive of $1.9 million in pre-opening expenses. The company opened two new locations in Seattle and Dallas and a third in Jacksonville in April. The total number of locations now fully owned by GEN is 40, following an acquisition in Hawaii. Despite increased revenues, comparable restaurant sales decreased by 1.8%, and total operating expenses rose by 327 basis points due to higher costs in goods, payroll, and other areas.

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc., the owner of GEN Korean BBQ, will hold a conference call on May 14, 2024, to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2024. Co-CEO David Kim and CFO Tom Croal will host the call, followed by a Q&A session.

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. announced financial results for Q4 and year ended December 31, 2023. Revenue increased by 10.4% to $45.1 million in Q4 2023. However, comparable restaurant sales decreased by 1.7% compared to the same period in 2022. Net income was $(0.2) million for Q4 2023. For the full year 2023, revenue was $181.0 million, with comparable restaurant sales increasing by 0.6%. Adjusted EBITDA was $18.8 million for 2023.