GEN Korean BBQ Expands to Waco, Texas, 8th New Location in 2025

GEN Restaurant Group has opened its 8th new location in Waco, Texas, marking its expansion in the state. This move is part of the company's 2025 growth goals, driven by strong performance in Texas. GEN Korean BBQ's "grill at your table" experience and all-inclusive, value-focused approach appeal to a wide range of community members, including tourists and Baylor University students.

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: GENK) has announced the opening of its 12th Texas location in Waco, marking the company's 8th new restaurant in 2025. The new GEN Korean BBQ restaurant, located at 2412 Creekview Dr., Suite 100, Waco, TX 76711, brings its signature "grill at your table" dining experience to the Waco community [2].

The expansion in Texas is a result of the company's strong performance and continued growth in the state. David Kim, Chairman and CEO of GEN, stated, "Continuing our expansion in Texas is a result of our strong performance throughout Texas and an indicator of our steady progress on our 2025 expansion goals" [2].

The new location is strategically positioned near Baylor University, aiming to serve both the local community and tourists. The restaurant operates from 11:00 am to 10:30 pm Sunday through Thursday, and extends hours until 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday [2].

GEN Korean BBQ is known for its extensive menu and unique culinary experience, where guests serve as their own chefs, preparing meals on embedded grills in the center of each table. The menu includes traditional Korean and Korean-American food, high-quality meats, poultry, seafood, and mixed vegetables [2].

Waco has multiple sites of historical and cultural interest, attracting tourists and residents alike. The new location's proximity to Baylor University allows it to reach a wide variety of community members in the age demographic [2].

For more information or to find a GEN Korean BBQ near you, visit: www.genkoreanbbq.com/locations [2].

References:
[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/Waco/comments/1lucbwj/gen_kbbq/
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/GENK/gen-korean-bbq-opens-12th-texas-location-in-xg5y795brx1t.html