Press Releases June 4, 2026 05:42 AM

GEN Restaurant Group Signs Distribution Agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers

GEN Restaurant Group expands retail reach through distribution pact with major U.S. grocery wholesaler C&S Wholesale Grocers

By Ajmal Hussain GENK

GEN Restaurant Group, operator of GEN Korean BBQ, announced a new distribution agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, enabling GEN to expand its ready-to-cook marinated meat products through one of the largest wholesale grocery networks in the U.S. This partnership aims to scale GEN's consumer packaged goods business and increase brand accessibility nationwide.

GEN Restaurant Group Signs Distribution Agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers
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Key Points

  • GEN signs distribution agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, accessing over 7,500 customers nationwide including supermarkets and institutional food service operations.
  • The partnership allows GEN to expand its ready-to-cook marinated meat products into retail and institutional channels, broadening consumer access beyond its 50+ restaurant locations.
  • GEN leverages C&S's established wholesale network to scale its consumer packaged goods division and brand presence in the retail food sector.

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.

C&S Wholesale Grocers services more than 7,500 customers nationwide, including independent supermarkets, major regional and national chain stores, military commissaries, and institutional food service operations. C&S also operates over 200 corporate-run grocery stores under banners including Piggly Wiggly, Grand Union, and Family Fare.

Through the agreement, GEN gains access to C&S’s established wholesale distribution network, expanding the reach of its ready-to-cook marinated meats and other CPG products across additional retail and institutional channels.

“C&S is one of the most established wholesale grocery distributors in the country, and this agreement provides an important platform to extend the GEN brand to a wider range of retail and institutional customers. We believe this partnership is a meaningful step in scaling our CPG business and broadening consumer access to the GEN brand,” 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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Risks

  • The success of expanding into retail and wholesale channels depends on consumer adoption and maintaining product quality consistent with restaurant standards, which may vary.
  • GEN's growth projections rely on C&S's distribution effectiveness and competition in the consumer packaged goods and prepared foods sector, which could impact revenue outcomes.
  • Potential supply chain or operational challenges in scaling product production and distribution could affect delivery and profitability.

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