GEN Restaurant Group Signs Distribution Agreement with United Natural Foods, Inc.
Rhea-AI Summary
GEN Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: GENK), operator of GEN Korean BBQ, signed a distribution agreement with United Natural Foods (UNFI), one of North America’s largest food distributors.
The deal gives GEN access to UNFI’s wholesale network to support retail expansion and the rollout of ready-to-cook marinated meat products.
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- Access to UNFI’s wholesale distribution network serving 30,000+ customer locations
- Supports GEN’s broader retail expansion strategy beyond restaurant locations
- Enables rollout of ready-to-cook marinated meats through additional retail channels
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News Market Reaction – GENK
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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.
UNFI serves and distributes products to more than 30,000 customer locations across North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, e-commerce providers, and food service customers. The company supports its retail partners with professional services, marketing solutions, and digital tools designed to drive store traffic and consumer engagement.
The agreement provides GEN with access to UNFI’s wholesale distribution network, supporting the Company’s broader retail expansion strategy and its ongoing rollout of ready-to-cook marinated meat products through additional retail channels.
“UNFI is one of the largest food distributors in North America, with a particularly strong presence in the natural and specialty grocery channel that aligns well with the GEN brand. We believe this agreement provides a meaningful platform to extend our retail reach and supports the long-term growth of our distribution strategy,” said David Kim, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GEN.
GEN’s ready-to-cook marinated meats are prepared using the same recipes and quality standards featured across the Company’s restaurant operations, offering consumers a convenient way to recreate the GEN Korean BBQ experience at home.
For more information or to locate a GEN Korean BBQ restaurant, visit www.genkoreanbbq.com.
About GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.
GEN Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: GENK) owns and operates GEN Korean BBQ, a full-service Korean BBQ dining concept with 50+ locations across the United States. The Company is engaged in expanding its brand through retail, consumer packaged goods, and experiential channels.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Relations Contact:
Luke A. Hewko
1-562-356-9929
investor@genbbqoffice.com
