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Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING - Get Free Report) and GEN Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: GENK - Get Free Report) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability. Valuation and Earnings This table compares Wingstop and
GEN Restaurant Group (GENK) is undervalued, with new growth from grocery store sales not yet priced into the stock. GENK's restaurant segment faces weak same-store sales and losses, but its ready-to-cook meats are gaining traction at Albertsons' stores. The CPG business could drive significant revenue growth, with management targeting $100 million in annual grocery sales within 4-5 years.
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. ( GENK ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 7, 2025 5:00 PM EST Company Participants Thomas Croal - CFO & Secretary Wook Kim - Chairman & CEO Conference Call Participants Jeremy Hamblin - Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, Research Division Todd Brooks - The Benchmark Company, LLC, Research Division George Kelly - ROTH Capital Partners, LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. 3Q 2025 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] And now I would like to turn the conference over to Mr.
CERRITOS, Calif., Nov. 05, 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, will hold a conference call on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
CERRITOS, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN, the innovative leader in Korean BBQ dining and ready-to-cook meal consumer packaged goods (“CPG”) solutions, proudly announces another major expansion of its grocery retail footprint through a new partnership with 300 Safeway stores, in addition to the 300 Pavilions, Albertsons, and Vons stores announced earlier this week.
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.
CERRITOS, Calif., Sept. 15, 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 that ready to cook meats will be sold through the Pavilions Grocery stores.
CERRITOS, Calif., Sept. 09, 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 grand opening of two international locations in South Korea.
CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 14, 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 grand opening of three international locations in South Korea.
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:GENK ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Thomas V. Croal - CFO & Secretary Wook Jin Kim - Chairman & CEO Conference Call Participants John-Paul Wollam - ROTH Capital Partners, LLC, Research Division Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. 2Q 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Gen Restaurant (GENK) Q2 EPS Tops Views
CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 06, 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, is announcing financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 04, 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 13th Texas location in El Paso.
CERRITOS, Calif., July 29, 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, will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
CERRITOS, Calif., July 10, 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 Waco, Texas location.
Milestone Marks GEN's Entry into Global Market and 50th Location, Signaling Strong Growth and Continued Expansion Momentum Milestone Marks GEN's Entry into Global Market and 50th Location, Signaling Strong Growth and Continued Expansion Momentum
Gen Korean BBQ remains deeply undervalued, trading at bargain multiples despite rapid unit growth and a self-funded balance sheet. Recent stock declines are driven by macro headwinds, tariff risks, and premium positioning, but the core growth story and expansion pace are intact. Q1 results showed strong revenue growth from new openings, manageable same-store sales declines, and temporary margin pressure from expansion costs.
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:GENK ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 13, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Thomas V. Croal - Chief Financial Officer David Kim - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Todd Brooks - The Benchmark Company George Kelly - Roth Capital Partners Will Forsberg - Craig-Hallum Operator Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the GEN Restaurant Group, Incorporated First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.
CERRITOS, Calif., May 13, 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, is announcing financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
GEN Restaurant Group is a misunderstood growth story with a Korean BBQ concept, efficient cost structure, and debt-free expansion plans. Despite surpassing FY24 revenue guidance, same-store sales have declined for six consecutive quarters, raising concerns about the growth concept. The company maintains a strong net cash position and plans to open 10-13 new locations in 2025, including two in South Korea.