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GEN Korean BBQ Opens 22nd California Location, Second in San Diego

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GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: GENK) has announced the opening of its second San Diego location in La Jolla, marking its 22nd restaurant in California and the 15th new location in 2025. The new GEN Korean BBQ restaurant, located near the University of California San Diego campus at 4373 La Jolla Village Drive, will serve both local residents and tourists.

The restaurant features the brand's signature "grill at your table" experience and will operate seven days a week, with extended hours on weekends. This expansion represents the company's continued growth strategy in the California market.

GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: GENK) ha annunciato l'apertura della sua seconda sede a San Diego, in La Jolla, segnando il suo 22° ristorante in California e il 15° nuovo punto vendita nel 2025. Il nuovo ristorante GEN Korean BBQ, situato vicino al campus dell'Università della California a San Diego al 4373 La Jolla Village Drive, servirà sia residenti locali che turisti.

Il ristorante offre l'esperienza distintiva della marca di grigliata a tavola e funzionerà sette giorni alla settimana, con orari estesi nel weekend. Questa espansione rappresenta la continua strategia di crescita dell'azienda nel mercato della California.

GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: GENK) ha anunciado la apertura de su segunda ubicación en San Diego, en La Jolla, marcando su 22º restaurante en California y su 15ª nueva ubicación en 2025. El nuevo GEN Korean BBQ restaurante, ubicado cerca del campus de la Universidad de California en San Diego, en 4373 La Jolla Village Drive, atenderá a residentes locales y turistas.

El restaurante presenta la experiencia distintiva de la marca 'asadores en la mesa' y operará los siete días de la semana, con horarios extendidos los fines de semana. Esta expansión representa la estrategia de crecimiento continuo de la empresa en el mercado californiano.

GEN Restaurant Group(NASDAQ: GENK)는 샌디에이고의 라호야에 두 번째 매장을 열었다고 발표했습니다. 이는 캘리포니아에서의 22번째 레스토랑이며 2025년의 15번째 신규 매장입니다. 새 GEN Korean BBQ 레스토랑은 샌디에이고 주립대학 캠퍼스 인근 4373 La Jolla Village Drive에 위치해 현지 주민과 관광객을 모두 대상으로 할 예정입니다.

이 레스토랑은 브랜드의 시그니처인 '테이블 위에서 굽기' 경험을 제공하며 주 7일 운영되며 주말에는 영업 시간이 연장됩니다. 이번 확장은 캘리포니아 시장에서 회사의 지속적인 성장 전략을 나타냅니다.

GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ : GENK) a annoncé l'ouverture de son deuxième établissement à San Diego, à La Jolla, marquant son 22e restaurant en Californie et sa 15e nouvelle localisation en 2025. Le nouveau restaurant GEN Korean BBQ, situé près du campus de l'Université de Californie à San Diego, au 4373 La Jolla Village Drive, servira aussi bien les habitants que les touristes.

Le restaurant propose l'expérience emblématique de la marque « grillé à votre table » et sera ouvert sept jours sur sept, avec des horaires prolongés le week-end. Cette expansion illustre la stratégie de croissance continue de l'entreprise sur le marché californien.

GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: GENK) hat die Eröffnung seiner zweiten Filiale in San Diego in La Jolla bekannt gegeben und damit das 22. Restaurant in Kalifornien sowie die 15. neue Filiale im Jahr 2025 markiert. Das neue GEN Korean BBQ-Restaurant befindet sich in der Nähe des UC San Diego-Campus unter der Adresse 4373 La Jolla Village Drive und richtet sich an Einheimische wie Touristen.

Das Restaurant bietet das markentypische 'Grillen am Tisch'-Erlebnis und wird sieben Tage die Woche geöffnet sein, mit verlängerten Öffnungszeiten am Wochenende. Diese Expansion steht im Zeichen der fortgesetzten Wachstumsstrategie des Unternehmens im kalifornischen Markt.

إعلنت مجموعة GEN Restaurant Group (نشر NASDAQ: GENK) عن افتتاح فرعها الثاني في سان دييغو في لا جولا، مما يجعلها المطعم رقم 22 في كاليفورنيا و الفرع الجديد الرقم 15 في 2025. يقع المطعم الجديد GEN Korean BBQ قرب حرم جامعة كاليفورنيا في سان دييغو، العنوان 4373 La Jolla Village Drive، وسيخدم السكان المحليين والسياح على حد سواء.

يقدم المطعم تجربة العلامة التجارية المميزة لـ "الشواء على الطاولة" وسيعمل سبعة أيام في الأسبوع، مع ساعات عمل ممتدة في عطلة نهاية الأسبوع. يعكس هذا التوسع استراتيجية النمو المستمرة للشركة في سوق كاليفورنيا.

GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: GENK)宣布在圣地亚哥-La Jolla开设第二家门店,标志着其在加州的第22家餐厅以及2025年的第15家新店。新开的GEN Korean BBQ餐厅位于圣地亚哥大学校园附近,地址为4373 La Jolla Village Drive,将为当地居民和游客服务。

该餐厅保留品牌标志性的“桌上烤肉”体验,周7天营业,周末延长营业时间。这次扩张体现了公司在加州市场的持续增长战略。

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  • Opening of 15th new restaurant in 2025 shows strong expansion momentum
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CERRITOS, Calif., Sept. 25, 2025 (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 second San Diego, California location in La Jolla.

“ We are excited to keep connecting with our valued guests with the announcement of the opening of our 15th restaurant this year,” said David Kim, Chairman and CEO of GEN. “Sharing the GEN experience with an additional location in San Diego allows us to reach even more residents and we look forward to introducing them to the unique flavors and value of Korean barbecue.”

Located in the heart of the destination beach neighborhood, La Jolla, the new restaurant is just minutes away from the University of California, San Diego campus. The new GEN Korean BBQ location is poised to serve a diverse mix of local residents and vacation visitors alike.

The new GEN Korean BBQ in San Diego, California is located at 4373 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite G12, San Diego, CA 92122 and is open from 11:30 am to 10:30 pm Monday through Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 11:30 pm, and Sundays from 11am to 11pm.

For more information or to find a GEN Korean BBQ near you, visit:
www.genkoreanbbq.com/locations

About GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.
​​GEN Korean BBQ is one of the largest Asian casual dining restaurant concepts in the United States. Founded in 2011 by two Korean immigrants in Los Angeles, the brand has now grown to over 56 company-owned locations where guests serve as their own chefs, preparing meals on embedded grills in the center of each table. The extensive menu consists of traditional Korean and Korean-American food, including high-quality meats, poultry, seafood and mixed vegetables. With its unique culinary experience alongside its modern décor and lively atmosphere, GEN Korean BBQ delivers an engaging and interactive dining experience that appeals to a vast segment of the population. For more information, visit GenKoreanBBQ.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.

Investor Relations Contact:
Tom Croal
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.
1-562-365-2089
investor@genbbqoffice.com


FAQ

How many GEN Korean BBQ locations are now in California?

GEN Korean BBQ now has 22 locations in California, with this new restaurant marking their second location in San Diego.

Where is the new GEN Korean BBQ located in San Diego?

The new GEN Korean BBQ is located at 4373 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite G12, San Diego, CA 92122, near the University of California, San Diego campus.

What are the hours of operation for GEN Korean BBQ's new La Jolla location?

The restaurant is open Monday-Thursday 11:30am-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-11:30pm, and Sunday 11:00am-11:00pm.

How many restaurants has GENK opened in 2025?

GEN Restaurant Group has opened 15 new restaurants in 2025, with this La Jolla location being their latest addition.
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