CERRITOS, Calif., June 08, 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 chains in the United States, today announced that its consumer packaged goods products have been accepted for retail placement at Save Mart Supermarkets, a leading regional grocery chain across California and Nevada. GEN will launch six SKUs across all Save Mart store locations, with each location initially stocking one case per SKU.

Founded in Modesto, California in 1952, The Save Mart Companies is the largest regional grocer in California, operating nearly 200 stores across California and Nevada under the Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, and FoodMaxx banners. For over 70 years, Save Mart has earned the trust and loyalty of millions of shoppers by prioritizing fresh, high-quality products, delivering genuine value, and maintaining a deep commitment to the communities it serves.

The six SKUs launching at Save Mart include GEN Beef Bulgogi, GEN Chicken Bulgogi, GEN Pork Bulgogi, GEN Kimchi Fried Rice, GEN Vegetable Fried Rice, and GEN Teriyaki Garlic Chicken. Products 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. Distribution of the products to all Save Mart store locations is targeted to begin by the end of June.

The placement reflects growing mainstream consumer interest in Korean cuisine and the strength of the GEN brand's crossover appeal beyond its restaurant locations. Save Mart joins a growing retail network that includes Costco, Stater Brothers, Albertsons, BevMo, and C&S Wholesale Grocers, as GEN continues to secure shelf space with some of the most recognizable grocery names in the Western United States. GEN's entry into the grocery channel leverages the brand recognition built across its 50+ restaurant locations, positioning the Company to capture consumer demand for authentic Korean flavors in the at-home cooking market.

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.

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Investor Relations Contact:

Luke A. Hewko

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investor@genbbqoffice.com

Source: GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.

GEN Restaurant Group Secures Retail Placement at Save Mart Supermarkets with Six SKU Launch