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ROC

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 001-41727

 

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

87-3424935

( State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

11480 South Street Suite 205

Cerritos, CA

90703

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (562) 356-9929

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common stock,

par value $0.001 per share

 

GENK

 

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

(The Nasdaq Global Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

 

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No

As of April 24,2024 the registrant had 4,511,958 shares of Class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding and 27,886,912 shares of Class B common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding.

 

 

 


 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

Page

 

 

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

1

 

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements

2

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Permanent Equity (Deficit)

3

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

4

 

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

5

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

22

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

34

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

35

 

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

36

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

36

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

36

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

36

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

36

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

36

Item 5.

Other Information

36

Item 6.

Exhibits

37

Signatures

38

 

 


 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

(in thousands, except share and per share information)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

28,122

 

 

$

32,631

 

Inventories

 

 

474

 

 

 

461

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

3,854

 

 

 

3,726

 

Total current assets

 

 

32,450

 

 

 

36,818

 

Equity method investment

 

 

 

 

 

523

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

37,138

 

 

 

33,907

 

Goodwill

 

 

9,498

 

 

 

 

Operating lease assets

 

 

121,369

 

 

 

99,255

 

Deferred tax asset

 

 

13,196

 

 

 

12,618

 

Other assets

 

 

860

 

 

 

749

 

Total assets

 

$

214,511

 

 

$

183,870

 

Liabilities and equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

12,597

 

 

 

10,704

 

Accrued salaries and benefits

 

 

1,525

 

 

 

2,660

 

Accrued interest

 

 

57

 

 

 

42

 

Notes payable, current

 

 

3,252

 

 

 

165

 

Notes payable to related parties, current

 

 

1,197

 

 

 

1,197

 

Obligations under finance leases, current

 

 

88

 

 

 

124

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

 

4,113

 

 

 

4,535

 

Deferred Restaurant Revitalization Fund grant

 

 

3,806

 

 

 

3,806

 

Advances from members

 

 

1,841

 

 

 

2,704

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

5,615

 

 

 

5,366

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

34,091

 

 

 

31,303

 

Notes payable, net of current portion

 

 

4,422

 

 

 

4,547

 

Tax receivable agreement liability

 

 

584

 

 

 

 

Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

 

133,552

 

 

 

110,501

 

Total liabilities

 

 

172,649

 

 

 

146,352

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mezzanine equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

EB-5 Members’ equity

 

 

1,500

 

 

 

1,500

 

Permanent equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class A common stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized,
 
4,511,958 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and
4,140,000 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023, respectively

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

Class B common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized;
  
27,886,912 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024 and
28,141,566 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023, respectively

 

 

28

 

 

 

28

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

8,016

 

 

 

7,112

 

Retained Earnings

 

 

818

 

 

 

322

 

Non-controlling interest

 

 

31,496

 

 

 

28,552

 

Total permanent equity

 

 

40,362

 

 

 

36,018

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

214,511

 

 

$

183,870

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

Revenue

 

$

50,760

 

 

$

43,862

 

 

Restaurant operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food cost

 

 

16,968

 

 

 

14,305

 

 

Payroll and benefits

 

 

16,152

 

 

 

13,652

 

 

Occupancy expenses

 

 

4,293

 

 

 

3,432

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

5,098

 

 

 

4,126

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,537

 

 

 

1,113

 

 

Pre-opening costs

 

 

1,901

 

 

 

519

 

 

Total restaurant operating expenses

 

 

45,949

 

 

 

37,147

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

4,674

 

 

 

2,055

 

 

Consulting fees - related party

 

 

 

 

 

880

 

 

Management fees

 

 

 

 

 

588

 

 

Depreciation and amortization - corporate

 

 

29

 

 

 

18

 

 

Total costs and expenses

 

 

50,652

 

 

 

40,688

 

 

Income from operations

 

 

108

 

 

 

3,174

 

 

Employee retention credits

 

 

 

 

 

1,165

 

 

Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest (see Note 3)

 

 

3,402

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income (expense), net

 

 

276

 

 

 

(189

)

 

Equity in income (loss) of equity method investee

 

 

(17

)

 

 

381

 

 

Net income before income taxes

 

 

3,769

 

 

 

4,531

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(71

)

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

 

3,698

 

 

 

4,531

 

 

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

3,202

 

 

 

397

 

 

Net income attributable to GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.

 

 

496

 

 

 

4,134

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Class A common stock per share - basic and diluted (1)

 

$

496

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic (1)

 

 

4,324

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted (2)

 

 

4,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share of Class A common stock - basic

 

$

0.11

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share of Class A common stock - diluted

 

$

0.11

 

 

 

 

 

(1) (2) Basic and diluted net income per share of Class A common stock is presented only for the period after the Company’s organization transactions.

See Note 1 for a description of the organizational transactions. See Note 15 for calculation of net income per share.

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Permanent Equity (Deficit)

(unaudited)

 

Three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023

 

(in thousands)

 

Members' Equity
(Deficit)

 

 

Non-Controlling
Interest

 

 

Total

 

Balance, December 31, 2022

 

$

(10,011

)

 

$

3,250

 

 

$

(6,761

)

Distributions

 

 

(3,059

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,059

)

Net Income

 

 

4,134

 

 

 

397

 

 

 

4,531

 

Balance, March 31, 2023

 

$

(8,936

)

 

$

3,647

 

 

$

(5,289

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable
Class B
Common

 

 

Class A
Common Stock

 

 

Class B
Common Stock

 

 

Additional
paid-in

 

 

Retained

 

 

Non-
Controlling

 

 

Stockholders'
Equity/
Members'
equity

 

(in thousands)

 

Units

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

capital

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Interest

 

 

(deficit)

 

Balance, December 31, 2023

 

$

-

 

 

 

4,140,000

 

 

$

4

 

 

 

28,141,566

 

 

$

28

 

 

$

7,112

 

 

$

322

 

 

$

28,552

 

 

$

36,018

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

496

 

 

 

3,202

 

 

 

3,698

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

759

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

759

 

Adjustment to tax liabilities and assets under TRA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(113

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(113

)

Shares issued upon RSU vesting

 

 

 

 

 

117,304

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange of noncontrolling interest for Class A common stock

 

 

 

 

 

254,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

(254,654

)

 

 

 

 

 

258

 

 

 

 

 

 

(258

)

 

 

-

 

Balance, March 31, 2024

 

$

-

 

 

 

4,511,958

 

 

$

4

 

 

 

27,886,912

 

 

$

28

 

 

$

8,016

 

 

$

818

 

 

$

31,496

 

 

$

40,362

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

For the three months ended March 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

3,698

 

 

$

4,531

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,566

 

 

 

1,131

 

Equity in income of equity method investee, net of distributions

 

 

17

 

 

 

(31

)

Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest

 

 

(3,402

)

 

 

 

Acquisition related costs

 

 

(370

)

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

759

 

 

 

 

Amortization of operating lease assets

 

 

1,304

 

 

 

1,140

 

Interest income earned on Notes receivable from related party

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(47

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

 

(13

)

 

 

1,198

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(109

)

 

 

(146

)

Other assets

 

 

(136

)

 

 

(3

)

Accounts payable

 

 

1,985

 

 

 

(3,020

)

Accrued salaries and benefits

 

 

(1,135

)

 

 

(1,143

)

Accrued interest

 

 

15

 

 

 

24

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

249

 

 

 

117

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

(790

)

 

 

(961

)

Deferred tax asset

 

 

(107

)

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

3,514

 

 

 

2,790

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advances made to related party

 

 

 

 

 

(2,100

)

Purchase of property and equipment

 

 

(4,100

)

 

 

(2,808

)

Acquisition of GKBH, net of cash acquired

 

 

(2,976

)

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) investing activities

 

 

(7,076

)

 

 

(4,908

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments to members for advances

 

 

(864

)

 

 

 

Advance from members

 

 

 

 

 

2,989

 

Payments for deferred offering costs

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

Payments on PPP and EIDL loans

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(22

)

Payments on finance leases

 

 

(37

)

 

 

(51

)

Payments on third party loans

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(156

)

Payments on related party loans

 

 

 

 

 

(650

)

Payment on line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

(153

)

Proceeds from third party loans

 

 

 

 

 

1,300

 

Proceeds from related party loans

 

 

 

 

 

500

 

Member distributions

 

 

 

 

 

(3,059

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

(947

)

 

 

698

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(4,509

)

 

 

(1,420

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

 

32,631

 

 

 

11,195

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

 

$

28,122

 

 

$

9,775

 

Supplemental disclosures of other cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

70

 

 

$

76

 

Cash paid for taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid purchases of property and equipment

 

 

837

 

 

 

381

 

Receivable for member contributions

 

 

 

 

 

60

 

Unpaid deferred offering cost

 

 

118

 

 

 

137

 

Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities

 

 

23,421

 

 

 

 

Issuance of promissory note for business acquisition

 

3,000

 

 

 

 

Decrease in non-controlling interest as a result of exchanges for Class A common stock

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

(1)
Organization and Description of Business

The accompanying consolidated financial statements represent the consolidated balance sheets, income statements, changes in permanent equity (deficit), and cash flows of GEN Restaurant Group, Inc and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Company (the “Company”). The Company operates restaurants which are located in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Washington, Florida, and Texas, specializing in a variety of special flavored meats for Korean barbeque.

The following tables lists the Company’s entities in operation as of March 31, 2024:

 

Name

 

Operating Name

 

State

 

Purpose

GEN Restaurant Group, LLC

 

GEN Tustin

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Huntington Beach

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Oxnard

 

CA

 

Restaurant

JC Group International Inc. (S Corp)

 

GEN Henderson

 

NV

 

Restaurant

 

GEN West Covina

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Corona

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Restaurant Investment, LLC

 

GEN Glendale

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN California, LLC

 

GEN Fullerton

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Mira Mesa

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Arizona, LLC

 

GEN Tempe

 

AZ

 

Restaurant

GEN Chandler, LLC

 

GEN Chandler

 

AZ

 

Restaurant

GEN Nevada, LLC

 

GEN Sahara

 

NV

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Miracle Mile

 

NV

 

Restaurant

GEN Alhambra, LLC

 

GEN Alhambra

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Arlington, LP

 

GEN Arlington

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Cerritos, LLC

 

GEN Cerritos

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Cerritos II, LP

 

Gen Cerritos II

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Torrance, LLC

 

GEN Torrance

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Rancho Cucamonga, LP

 

GEN Rancho Cucamonga

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN San Jose, LP

 

GEN San Jose

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Northridge, LP

 

GEN Northridge

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Chino Hills, LP

 

GEN Chino Hills

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Carrollton, LP

 

GEN Carrollton

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Fort Lauderdale, LP

 

GEN Fort Lauderdale

 

FL

 

Restaurant

GEN Fremont, LP

 

GEN Fremont

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Concord, LP

 

GEN Concord

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Webster, LP

 

GEN Webster

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Westgate, LP

 

GEN Westgate

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Westheimer, LLC

 

GEN Westheimer

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Manhattan NYU, LP

 

GEN Manhattan

 

NY

 

Restaurant

GEN Mountain View, LP

 

GEN Mountain View

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GKBH Restaurant, LLC

 

GEN Korean BBQ

 

HI

 

Restaurant

GEN Hawaii, LLC

 

Investment Company

 

HI

 

Management of GKBH

GEN Online, LLC

 

GEN Online

 

CA

 

Website sales

GEN Sacramento, LP

 

GEN Sacramento

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Pearlridge, LLC

 

GEN Pearlridge

 

HI

 

Restaurant

GEN Kapolei, LP

 

GEN Kapolei

 

HI

 

Restaurant

GEN Frisco, LP

 

GEN Frisco

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Houston, LLC

 

GEN Houston

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Seattle, LP

 

GEN Seattle

 

WA

 

Restaurant

GEN Dallas, LP

 

GEN Dallas

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Texas, LLC

 

Investment Company

 

TX

 

Management of GEN Houston and GEN Webster

GEN Master, LLC

 

Holding Company

 

NV

 

Management

GEN Restaurant Management, LLC

 

GRM

 

DE

 

Management

 

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

As of March 31, 2024, the above entities are collectively owned 100% by the controlling group. The Company had an equity method investment through GEN Hawaii, with a 50% ownership share of GKBH Restaurant, LLC (“GKBH”). On February 18, 2024, the Company purchased the other 50% of GKBH for a total purchase price of $6.0 million and the Company now controls 100% of GKBH. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 39 and 37 restaurants in operation, respectively. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company signed three leases for restaurants in Huebner Oaks (San Antonio), TX, Pflugerville (Austin), TX and Bayside (Queens), NY for terms between 10 and 15 years. During April 2024, the Company opened a restaurant in Jacksonville, FL.

Organization

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN Inc.”) was formed as a Delaware corporation on October 28, 2021. GEN Inc. is a holding company that was formed for the purpose of completing an underwritten initial public offering (“IPO”) of shares of its Class A common stock (as defined below) and other related Transactions (as defined below) in order to carry on the business of GEN Restaurant Companies, LLC (“GEN LLC”, or the “Operating Company”), the predecessor of GEN Inc. for financial reporting purposes. The Operating Company was organized under the laws of the state of Delaware on October 28, 2021, and is based in Cerritos, California. As the managing member of the Operating Company, GEN Inc. operates and controls all the business and affairs of the Operating Company, and through the Operating Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, conducts its business. Unless the context otherwise requires, references to the “Company” refer to GEN Restaurant Group, Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Company. The authorized shares of GEN Inc. consist of (i) shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Class A common stock”) and (ii) shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Class B common stock”). See “Initial Public Offering and Organizational Transactions” below for a description of the IPO and the Transactions completed in June 2023.

The Operating Company has been determined to be the predecessor for accounting purposes and, accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements for periods prior to the IPO and the related Transactions have been adjusted to combine the previously separate entities for presentation purposes. Amounts for the period from January 1, 2023 through June 27, 2023 presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements and condensed notes to the financial statements herein represent the historical operations of the Operating Company. The amounts for the period from June 28, 2023 through March 31, 2024 reflect the consolidated operations of the Company.

 

(2)
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a)
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company, collectively, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Annual Report”). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements, and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (all of which were considered of normal recurring nature) considered necessary to present fairly the Company's financial results. The results of the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 and for any other interim period or future year.

(b)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company, as an emerging growth company, has elected to use the extended transition period which allows us to defer the adoption of new or revised standards. This allows the Company to adopt new or revised accounting standards as of the effective date for non-public business entities.

In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements. The new guidance requires all lessees in a lease with a lessor under common control to amortize leasehold improvement over the useful life of the common control group and provides new guidance for

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

recognizing a transfer of assets between entities under common control as an adjustment to equity when the lessee no longer controls the use of the underlying asset. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The adoption of this standard in the first quarter of 2024 did not have any material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ASC Topic 320, “Investments-Debt Securities,” requires that an enterprise classify all debt securities as either held-to-maturity, trading, or available-for-sale. During the third quarter 2023, the Company adopted ASC 320 and classified its U.S. Treasury and equivalent securities as held-to-maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 820): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures” which provides guidance to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and will adopt this pronouncement in the fourth quarter of 2024.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740),” “Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024. The Company is evaluating the presentational effect that ASU 2023-09 will have on our consolidation financial statements.

(c)
Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP and applicable rules, and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Annual Report.

(d)
Goodwill

Goodwill is calculated under ASC 805-30-30, which represents the excess of the fair value of purchase consideration of an acquired business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at a reporting unit level on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances change or an event occurs that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the a reporting unit below its carrying amount.

(e)
Business Combinations

The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”). Under the acquisition method, we recognize 100% of the assets we acquire and liabilities we assume, regardless of the percentage we own, at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisitions. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets and other identifiable intangible assets we acquire is recorded as goodwill. The assets we acquire, and liabilities we assume from contingencies, are recognized at fair value if we can readily determine the fair value during the measurement period. The operating results of the business the Company acquired are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

(f)
Equity-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for equity-based compensation grants of equity awards to employees in accordance with ASC Topic 718, “Stock Based Compensation”. The Company issued restricted stock units to its employees.

The Company estimates the fair value of the restricted stock units on the grant-date and recognizes the resulting fair value over the requisite service period. The fair value of each restricted stock unit or award is determined based upon the value of the common stock granted. The Company has elected to treat stock-based awards with graded vesting schedules and time-based service conditions as a single award and recognizes stock-based compensation on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

(g)
Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company and its related entities consider all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents consist principally of cash, money market accounts and short-term investments. Short-term investments are classified as available for sale securities, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in earnings. Cash equivalents also include credit card transactions in transit.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were deposits in excess of federally insured amounts of $5.0 million and $8.8 million, respectively.

 

 

Carrying
Value/Amortized
Cost

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

 

Fair Value
as of
March 31,
2024

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Money Market Accounts (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

5,087

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

5,087

 

U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

20,000

 

 

$

592

 

 

$

 

 

$

20,592

 

 

$

25,087

 

 

$

592

 

 

$

 

 

$

25,679

 

Represent money market accounts. Excludes $2.4 million of cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(h)
Concentration Risk

The Company relies on third parties for specified food products and supplies. In instances where these parties fail to perform their obligation, the Company may be unable to find alternative suppliers.

The Company relies on Sysco, an unrelated third-party, for a significant portion of its food supplies. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with Sysco Los Angeles, Inc., or Sysco, to purchase certain food supplies. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, Sysco accounted for approximately 35.2% and 0% of total food costs, respectively

The Company previously relied on U.S. Foods, an unrelated third-party for a significant portion of its food products. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not purchase from U.S. Foods. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, U.S. Foods accounted for approximately 52.2% of total food costs.

The Company relies on Pacific Global Distribution, Inc. (“PGD”), which provides restaurant supplies such as tableware, napkins, soda, and sauces. PGD is owned by a related party. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, PGD accounted for approximately 0.5% and 22.3% of total operating expenses, respectively.

The Company previously relied on Wise Universal, Inc. (“Wise”), an entity 60% owned by a related party, for food supplies for 13 restaurants. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 the Company did not purchase from Wise. For the three months ended March 31, 2023,Wise accounted for approximately and 27.8% of total food supplies.

(i)
Inventories

Inventories consist principally of food and beverages and are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method (FIFO) for all inventories.

(j)
Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” Revenue from the operation of the restaurants is recognized as food and beverage products are delivered to customers and payment is tendered at the time of sale.

Sales tax amounts collected from customers are remitted to governmental authorities and are excluded from revenue.

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

(k)
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Property and equipment under finance leases are stated at the present value of minimum lease payments.

The estimated useful service lives are as follows:

 

Equipment

 

5 - 7 Years

Furniture and fixtures

 

5 - 7 Years

Leasehold improvements

 

Shorter of useful life or remaining lease term

 

The Company and its related entities capitalize certain costs in conjunction with improvements to specific sites for planned future restaurants. The Company and its related entities also capitalize certain costs, including interest, in conjunction with constructing new restaurants. These costs are included in property and equipment and are amortized over the shorter of the life of the related leasehold improvements or the remaining lease term. Costs related to abandoned sites and other site selection costs that cannot be identified with specific restaurants are charged to general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated income statements. The Company and its related entities did not capitalize any internal costs related to site preparation and construction activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 as any amounts were deemed immaterial.

(l)
Other Assets and Other Current Liabilities

Other assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following:

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Other Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security Deposits

 

$

636

 

 

$

534

 

Liquor Licenses

 

 

224

 

 

 

215

 

Total Other Assets

 

$

860

 

 

$

749

 

 

Other Current Liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following:

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Other Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales tax payable

 

$

1,680

 

 

$

1,447

 

Accrued percentage rent

 

 

918

 

 

 

1,163

 

Deferred offering costs

 

 

118

 

 

 

125

 

Misc. accrued expenses

 

 

2,899

 

 

 

2,631

 

Total Other Current Liabilities

 

$

5,615

 

 

$

5,366

 

 

(m)
Advances from members

Advances from members consist of funding received from member owners. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company re-paid a member $864 thousand. As of March 31, 2024, the balance was $1.8 million and as of December 31, 2023, the balance was $2.7 million.

(n)
Pre-Opening Costs

Pre-opening costs, incurred in connection with the opening of new restaurants, are expensed as incurred. Pre-opening costs were $1.9 million and $519 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively.

(o)
Income Taxes

Prior to the IPO, the Company and its related entities were organized as limited liability companies or limited partnerships and are treated as pass-through entities for federal and state income tax purposes. As the Company and its related entities have elected to

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

be treated as partnerships for income tax purposes and are not subject to federal or state income taxes, income or loss is included in the tax returns of the members or the partners of the Company and its related entities based on their respective shares.

Deferred tax assets are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company recognizes positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return in accordance with existing accounting guidance on income taxes which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process. Under GAAP, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Interest and penalties on tax liabilities, if any, would be recorded in interest expense and other non-interest expense, respectively.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considered whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.

(p)
Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment owned, are reviewed quarterly for impairment and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long- lived asset or asset group to be tested for possible impairment, undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group are compared to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not expected to be recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. We assessed our long-lived assets for potential impairment with the result that no impairment charges were recorded in any of the periods presented.

(q)
Interest Income/Expense

A reconciliation of total interest cost to interest income/expense as reported in the condensed consolidated income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

87

 

 

 

256

 

 

Interest income

 

 

(363

)

 

 

(67

)

 

Interest (income) expense, net

 

$

(276

)

 

$

189

 

 

 

(r)
Liquor Licenses

Liquor licenses are deemed to have indefinite useful lives and are qualitatively tested on an annual basis for impairment. Liquor licenses are included in other assets in the accompanying balance sheets.

(s)
Sales Taxes

Sales taxes are imposed by state, county, and city governmental authorities, collected from customers and remitted to the appropriate governmental agency. The Company’s policy is to record the sales taxes collected as a liability on the books and then remove the liability when the sales tax is remitted. There is no impact on the condensed consolidated income statements as restaurant sales are recorded net of sales tax.

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

(t)
Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in General and Administrative costs in the accompanying condensed consolidated income statements. The Company incurred approximately $104 thousand and $33 thousand in advertising expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively.

(u)
Risks and Uncertainties.

We have been subject to continued risks and uncertainties as a result of the outbreak of, and local, state and federal governmental responses to, the COVID-19 pandemic which was declared a National Public Health Emergency in March 2020. We experienced significant disruptions to our business as suggested and mandated social distancing and shelter-in-place orders led to the temporary closure of all of our restaurants. In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, certain jurisdictions began allowing the reopening of restaurants. By the end of the first quarter of 2022 all of our restaurants were operating at full capacity with no capacity restrictions remaining. We cannot predict whether COVID-19 outbreaks will reoccur or whether variants will spike, what additional restrictions may be enacted, to what extent we can maintain sales volumes during or following any resumption of mandated social distancing protocols or vaccination or mask mandates and what long-lasting effects the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the restaurant industry as a whole. The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, labor-related impacts, supply chain disruptions and changes in consumer behavior, will determine the continued significance of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to our operating results and financial position.

The Company has experienced, and in the future may experience, inflation related to its purchase of certain food supplies that the Company needs to operate its business. This price volatility could potentially have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition and/or its results of operations. In order to mitigate price volatility, the Company monitors cost fluctuations and may adjust its menu prices accordingly. The Company’s ability to compensate for higher costs through increased menu pricing may be limited by the competitive environment in which the Company operates.

(v)
Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Several of the Company’s restaurants received, between May and August 2021, a total of approximately $16.8 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (“RRF”). The RRF funds must be used for specific purposes, and the Company was required to provide use of funds validation on an annual basis through March 2023. The Company accounted for the RRF funds as a government grant and has recognized the amounts as income as related expenses were incurred. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized approximately $13.0 million as RRF grant income and had deferred the remaining balance of $3.8 million. No RRF grant income was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

(w)
Employee Retention Credits

In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act was signed into law, providing numerous tax provisions and other stimulus measures, including the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”), a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 extended and expanded the availability of the ERC. We qualified for the ERC in the first and second quarters of 2019, second and fourth quarters of 2020 and first, second and third quarters of 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, we recorded an aggregate benefit of $0 and $1.2 million, respectively, in our condensed consolidated income statements to reflect the ERC.

(x) Deferred Offering Costs

The Company capitalized certain legal, accounting, and other third-party fees that were directly attributable to GEN Inc’s IPO. Following the successful consummation of the IPO in June 2023, deferred offering costs of approximately $3.3 million were recorded in the Company’s stockholders’ equity as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. The Company had no remaining deferred offering costs assets at March 31, 2024.

(y) Net Income Per Share

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by giving effect to all potential weighted-average

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

dilutive shares including stock options, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent units, restricted stock awards, and Class B Common Units exchangeable for shares of Class A common stock for the periods after the closing of the IPO on June 30, 2023. The dilutive effect of outstanding awards, if any, is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method or if-converted method, as applicable. See “Note 15—Net Income per Share.”

(3)
Business Combinations

On February 18, 2024, we acquired the remaining 50% interest in GKBH, which was previously accounted for under the equity method. GKBH has been consolidated in our consolidated financial statement commencing February 18, 2024, the date of acquisition. The purchase price for the acquisition was allocated based on estimates of the fair value of the net assets acquired at the acquisition date, with the excess allocated to goodwill. The total consideration for the acquisition consisted of $6.0 million, payable in cash. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized approximately $370 thousand in acquisition-related costs, which were included within “Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest” in our condensed consolidated income statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value of GKBH’s assets and liabilities at the acquisition date, and the resulting goodwill.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Purchase price of 50% interest in GKBH

 

$

6,000

 

Acquisition-date fair value of previously held interest (Level 2)

 

 

4,286

 

Fair value of GKBH at acquisition date

 

 

10,286

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

24

 

Accounts Receivable

 

 

96

 

Inventories

 

 

22

 

Prepaid and Other assets

 

 

118

 

Deposits

 

 

67

 

Property and equipment

 

 

745

 

Operating lease right-of use assets

 

 

3,851

 

Liabilities assumed

 

 

(4,135

)

Total identifiable net assets

 

$

788

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

9,498

 

 

 

$

10,286

 

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the net assets acquired. The Company expects that a portion of the goodwill balance to be deductible for tax purposes over a period of 15 years. Goodwill is primarily attributed to growth and efficiency opportunities, expected synergies from combining the operations with the Company, and the assembled workforce.

 

The following table presents unaudited consolidated pro forma results as if the acquisition of GKBH had occurred on January 1, 2023.

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Revenue

 

 

51,669

 

 

 

45,691

 

Net income before taxes

 

 

733

 

 

 

7,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per common stock:

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

(0.61

)

 

$

-

 

Diluted

$

(0.61

)

 

$

-

 

 

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

The unaudited pro forma financial information reflects the acquisition of the GKBH by the application of pro forma adjustments to the Company’s historical financial statements as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2023. The unaudited pro forma financial information should not be considered indicative of actual results that would have been achieved had the acquisition of GKBH actually been consummated on the date indicated and does not purport to be indicative of the Company’s future financial position or results of operations. There were no material nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the acquisition included within the unaudited pro forma financial information.

The fair value of the previously held noncontrolling interest was determined based on the fair value of total consideration transferred and application of a discount for lack of control, which was determined using historical market data on control premiums and other industry data.

(4)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents and investments. The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets of liabilities.

As of March 31, 2024, all of the Company's financial assets that were subject to fair value measurement were valued using observable inputs. The Company's financial assets valued based on Level 1 inputs consist of cash and money market funds. The Company's financial assets based on Level 1 inputs consist of U.S. treasury securities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2024

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 Money Market Account (included Cash and Cash Equivalents)

$

5,087

 

 

$

5,087

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)

$

20,592

 

$

20,592

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023

 

 Money Market Account (included Cash and Cash Equivalents)

 

$

9,079

 

 

$

9,079

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

20,322

 

 

$

20,322

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

(5)
Property and Equipment, Net

The costs and related accumulated depreciation and amortization of major classes of property:

 

 

For the year ended

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Equipment

 

 

13,799

 

 

 

12,387

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

6,093

 

 

 

5,467

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

48,602

 

 

 

43,022

 

Other assets

 

 

414

 

 

 

414

 

Construction in progress

 

 

3,647

 

 

 

4,894

 

 

$

72,555

 

 

$

66,184

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(35,417

)

 

 

(32,277

)

Property and Equipment, Net

 

$

37,138

 

 

$

33,907

 

 

The construction in progress balance on March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is related to new stores being developed for

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

openings expected in 2024.

Total depreciation and amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 was $1.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of which $31 thousand and $62 thousand for those periods were related to assets acquired under a finance lease.

(6)
Equity Method Investment

On April 1, 2016, GEN Hawaii made an investment of $200 thousand for a 50% interest in GKBH, which operates a GEN restaurant in Hawaii. The Company accounted for this investments as an equity method investment since the Company did not control major operational and financial decisions, which require consent from the other owner.

On February 18, 2024, the Company purchased the remaining 50% membership interest for a total purchase price of $6.0 million and controls 100% of GKBH as of the acquisition date. See (Note 3. Business Acquisition.)

Prior to the purchase of GKBH, the following was recognized: during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023, the Company received distributions of $0 thousand and $350 thousand, respectively, from GKBH.

A summary of the GKBH financial position as of December 31, 2023 and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is as follows (unaudited):

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31,
2023

 

Current assets

 

 

808

 

Noncurrent assets

 

 

2,290

 

Current liabilities

 

 

972

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

 

1,064

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

(in thousands)

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

Net sales or gross revenue

 

 

 

1,829

 

Operating income

 

 

 

1,233

 

Net income

 

 

 

761

 

Net income attributable to the entity

 

 

 

381

 

 

(7)
Line of Credit

During March 2022 the Company entered into a line of credit for $8.0 million with Pacific City Bank (“PCB”). These funds were used to pay off related party loans payable. The line of credit matured on September 3, 2023, and bore interest at a variable interest rate which was defined as the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 1.75%, resulting in an interest rate of 10.25% on August 16, 2023, when paid in full. Only interest payments were due monthly with the principal balance to be paid in one payment at the maturity date. On August 16, 2023, the Company repaid in full the obligation under the line of credit plus accrued interest of $29 thousand. The balance as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $0.

On September 29, 2023, the Company entered into a new line of credit agreement for $20.0 million with PCB. The line of credit matures on September 25, 2024, and bears interest at a variable rate per annum equal to The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate, plus 0.25% resulting in an initial rate of 8.750%. The available balance is $20.0 million at March 31, 2024, with no draw against the line of credit.

(8)
Notes Payable

Note Payable to WDI

On February 18, 2024, the Company finalized an agreement with WDI International, Inc., (“WDI”) to acquire a 50% ownership stake in GKBH Restaurants, along with securing rights for participation in upcoming restaurant ventures in Hawaii, at a valuation of $6.0 million. Subsequently, on the same date, the Company disbursed $3.0 million in cash and committed to a promissory note amounting to $3.0 million as per the terms of the agreement. The note is non-interest bearing and is due August 16, 2024.

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

Notes Payable to Bank

On September 13, 2017, the Company and a commercial bank entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $3.0 million with a maturity date of September 15, 2024, at an interest rate of 6.00%. On September 2, 2020, the loan was amended for the amount of the balloon payment due on September 15, 2024. The Company pays $44 thousand each month and will pay one last payment estimated at $263 thousand due on September 15, 2024. Interest on this loan is computed on a 365/360 basis, by applying the ratio of the interest rate over a year of 360 days, multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days in the monthly period. This calculation method results in a slightly higher effective interest rate than the numeric interest rate originally stated. This note is guaranteed by six of the Company’s entities and is cross guaranteed by related party entities. On August 16, 2023, the Company paid the outstanding balance plus accrued interest in full. The balance at both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $0.

During the first quarter of 2023, the Company and a commercial bank entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $1.3 million with a maturity date of February 6, 2030, at a variable interest rate which is defined as the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 1.00%, resulting in an interest rate of 9.25% as of August 16, 2023. Principal and interest payments were due monthly and commenced in March 2023. On August 16, 2023, the Company paid the outstanding balance plus accrued interest in full.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

On July 1, 2020, the Company executed the standard loan documents for restaurants required for securing EIDL from the United States Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance program. This assistance was sought in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business.

As of both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the total principal amount of the EIDLs was $4.4 million, and the proceeds were used for working capital purposes. Interest on the EIDLs accrues at 3.75% per annum and installment payments, including principal and interest, are due monthly beginning twelve months from the date of each loan. The balance of principal and interest is payable over thirty years from the date of the promissory note.

Note Payable to Landlord

In August 2017, GEN Fremont entered into a note agreement with a landlord. The Company is making equal monthly payments on this note which has a July 2027 maturity date, with an interest rate of 8.00% per annum. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the loan balance outstanding was $254 thousand and $271 thousand, respectively.

Total Obligations of Notes Payable

The aggregate maturities of all third party notes payable as of March 31, 2024:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

2024 - remaining

 

$

3,129

 

2025

 

 

179

 

2026

 

 

189

 

2027

 

 

163

 

2028

 

 

117

 

Thereafter

 

 

3,897

 

 

$

7,674

 

Less current portion of notes payable

 

 

(3,252

)

Long term portion

 

$

4,422

 

 

(9)
Related Party Notes Payable

During 2022, the member owners loaned $1.9 million to the Company for the construction and pre-opening costs at the new GEN Webster restaurant location. As of March 31, 2024, the loan balance outstanding was $1.2 million. The loan bears interest of 3.00% per year and matures on November 25, 2024.

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

In December 2022, the member owners loaned an additional $500 thousand to the Company for construction and pre-opening costs. The loan has a variable interest rate which is defined as the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 1.75%, resulting in an interest rate of 9.25% at December 31, 2022. During January 2023, the Company repaid $500 thousand towards the Note Payable – related party. During March 2023, the member owner loaned another $500 thousand to the Company of which $150 thousand was repaid prior to the IPO transaction, and as part of the IPO transaction, the remaining loan balance was repaid in full and immediately contributed to owners’ equity.

The aggregate maturities of notes payable from related parties as of March 31, 2024, are as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Total related party notes payable

 

 

 

$

1,197

 

Less current portion of notes payable:

 

 

 

$

(1,197

)

Notes Payable, net of current portion:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense incurred for the related party debt was $25 thousand and $23 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively.

 

(10)
Leases

At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is a lease based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Lease classification, measurement, and recognition are determined at lease commencement, which is the date the underlying asset is available for use by the Company. The accounting classification of a lease is based on whether the arrangement is effectively a financed purchase of the underlying asset (finance lease) or not (operating lease). The Company has operating and finance leases for its corporate office, restaurant locations, office equipment and kitchen equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of less than 1 year to up to 25 years, including options to extend many of the leases. For leases with renewal periods at the Company’s option, the Company determines the expected lease period based on whether the renewal of any options are reasonably assured at the inception of the lease.

Operating leases are accounted for on the balance sheet with the lease assets and liabilities recognized in “Operating lease assets”, “Operating lease liabilities, current” and “Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion”. Finance lease liabilities are recognized on the balance sheet in “Obligations under finance leases, current” and “Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion”.

Lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date. All lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the lease payments not yet paid. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, we estimate incremental borrowing rates corresponding to the maturities of the leases. We estimate this rate based on prevailing financial market conditions, comparable company and credit analysis, and management judgment. Operating lease assets are initially measured based on the lease liability, adjusted for initial direct costs, prepaid or deferred rent, and lease incentives. The operating lease liabilities are subsequently measured at the carrying amount of the lease liability adjusted for initial direct costs, prepaid or accrued lease payments, and lease incentives.

The following table summarizes the operating and finance lease activities to the income statement and balance sheet for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the three months ended March 31, 2023:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

Operating lease cost

 

Classification

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating lease cost

 

Occupancy and related expenses, and General and administrative expenses

 

$

2,760

 

 

$

2,099

 

Variable lease cost

 

Occupancy and related expenses, and General and administrative expenses

 

 

1,631

 

 

 

1,333

 

Total operating lease cost

 

 

 

$

4,391

 

 

$

3,432

 

 

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Operating lease assets

 

$

121,369

 

 

$

99,255

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

 

4,113

 

 

 

4,535

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

 

133,552

 

 

 

110,501

 

Total operating lease liabilities

 

$

137,665

 

 

$

115,036

 

 

Finance lease assets, net

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Property and equipment

 

$

902

 

 

$

902

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(896

)

 

 

(861

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

6

 

 

$

41

 

 

Finance lease liabilities

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Obligations under finance leases, current

 

$

88

 

 

$

124

 

Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

Total finance lease liabilities

 

$

88

 

 

$

125

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

15.5

 

Finance leases

 

 

0.6

 

Weighted-Average Discount Rate

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

6.67

%

Finance leases

 

 

7.46

%

 

Maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2024:

 

 

Operating Leases

 

 

Finance Leases

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024 - remaining

 

$

8,918

 

 

$

90

 

2025

 

 

13,435

 

 

 

1

 

2026

 

 

13,876

 

 

 

 

2027

 

 

14,183

 

 

 

 

2028

 

 

14,395

 

 

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

169,707

 

 

 

 

Total undiscounted lease payments

 

$

234,514

 

 

$

91

 

Present value discount/interest

 

 

(96,849

)

 

 

(3

)

Present value

 

 

137,665

 

 

 

88

 

Lease liabilities, current

 

 

4,113

 

 

 

88

 

Lease liabilities, net of current

 

 

133,552

 

 

 

0

 

Total operating lease liability

 

$

137,665

 

 

$

88

 

 

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had additional operating leases related to new restaurants the Company has not yet taken possession of that will total $19.2 million in future lease payment commitments. These operating leases are expected to commence later in fiscal year 2024 and have lease terms, including option periods, of 20 to 22 years.

The Company is obligated under finance leases covering certain property and equipment that expire at various dates during the next 2 years. On March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 the gross amounts of property and equipment and related accumulated depreciation and amortization recorded under finance leases were as follows:

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

Property and equipment

 

 

902

 

 

 

905

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(896

)

 

 

(776

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

6

 

 

$

129

 

 

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

Amortization of assets held under finance leases is included with depreciation expense in the condensed consolidated income statement.

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Commitments and Contingencies
(a)
Commitments

On November 23, 2016, pursuant to the U.S. government’s Immigrant Investor Program, commonly known as the EB-5 program (the “EB-5 Program”), Gen Restaurant Investment, LLC entered into an operating agreement with an investor (the “EB-5 Investor”). Under the terms and conditions of the EB- 5 program, the Company is subject to certain job creation requirements.

As part of the EB-5 Program operating agreement, Gen Restaurant Investment, LLC issued 3 units of Series II Preferred Member Interest in exchange for a 30% interest and received $1.5 million, recorded as equity. Five years from the date of issue, (the “Conversion Date”), or after approval of the l-829 petition to USCIS, the EB-5 Investor has the option to convert the Series II Units into Series I Units. If the EB-5 Investor does not exercise the conversion option, the Company may exercise its call option to purchase the EB-5 Investor’s interests for the fair market value. If approval of the preferred member's I-526 immigration application is denied, the Company is required to repurchase the preferred member's units for $1.5 million.

Accordingly, this has been presented as mezzanine equity, not permanent equity, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(b)
Contingencies

The Company and its related entities are involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The outcomes of these actions are not predictable but the Company does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these other actions will have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources. However, a significant increase in the number of these claims or an increase in amounts owing under successful claims, could materially and adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company is a party to several lawsuits brought in Los Angeles County, California by ex-employees alleging labor law violations. The Company plans to continue to defend against these claims and does not expect the outcome of the lawsuit to have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

 

(12)
Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and the Transactions the Company owns a portion of the common units of the Operating Company, which is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal, and most applicable state and local income tax purposes. As a partnership, the Operating Company is generally not subject to U.S. federal and certain state and local income taxes. Any taxable income or loss generated by the Operating Company is passed through to and included in the taxable income or loss of its members in accordance with the terms of the Operating Agreement. The Company is subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes based on its share of the Operating Company’s pass-through taxable income.

The effective tax rate differs from the statutory tax rate primarily due to the Operating Company’s pass-through structure for U.S. income tax purposes.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits as a result of tax positions taken during a prior period or during the current period. No interest or penalties have been recorded as a result of tax uncertainties.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $71 thousand. The Company’s effective income tax rate before discrete items for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 1.85%.

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”)

Gen, Inc. entered into the TRA, with the Operating Company and each of the members of the Operating Company (the “Members”) that provides for the payment by Gen Inc. to the Members of 85% of the amount of tax benefits, if any, that the Company may actually realize (or in some circumstances is deemed to realize) as a result of (i) increases in tax basis resulting from any future redemptions that are funded by Gen Inc. or exchanges of Class A Common Units described above in “Note 1—Organization and Description of Business” and (ii) certain other tax benefits attributable to payments made under the TRA.

The annual tax benefits are computed by calculating the income taxes due, including such tax benefits, and the income taxes due without such benefits. The Operating Company expects to benefit from the remaining 15% of any tax benefits that it may actually realize. The TRA payments are not conditioned upon any continued ownership interest in the Operating Company. The rights of each noncontrolling interest holder under the TRA are assignable to transferees of its interest in the Operating Company. The timing and amount of aggregate payments due under the TRA may vary based on a number of factors, including the amount and timing of the taxable income the Operating Company generates each year and the applicable tax rate.

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had a liability related to its projected obligations under the TRA of $584 thousand, which is reflected on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet in “Tax receivable agreement liability”. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Gen Inc. did not make any payments to members of the Operating Company pursuant to the TRA.

(13)
Non-Controlling Interest

As discussed in “Note 1 – Organization and Description of Business,” the Company consolidates the financial results of the Operating Company and reports a non-controlling interest related to the Class B Common Units held by non-controlling interest holders on its consolidated statements.

As of March 31, 2024, the Company owned 13.9% of the economic interests in the Operating Company, with the remaining 86.1% of the economic interest owned by non-controlling interest holders. The non-controlling interests on the accompanying condensed consolidated income statement represents the portion of the income attributable to the economic interests in the Operating Company held by the non-controlling holders of Class B Common Units calculated based on the weighted-average non-controlling interests’ ownership during the periods presented.

(14)
Other Related-Party Transactions

The Company purchased approximately $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, of supplies from Pacific Global (“PGD”), which is 100% owned by Mr. Jae Chang, our Co-Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Chang's direct family. Outstanding obligations for supply purchases from PGD of approximately $140 thousand were included in accounts payable as of March 31, 2023. Following the IPO on June 27, 2023 the agreement with PGD was terminated.

In 2016, the Company entered into a management agreement with JL Restaurant Management, Inc (formerly known as J&J Management Group, Inc.), a third party which shares offices with Mr. Jae Chang, our Co-Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company paid $0 and approximately $0.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023, respectively. As of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, included in accounts payable were payments due for obligations for management services provided by JL Restaurant Management, Inc. of $0 and $78 thousand, respectively. Following the IPO on June 27, 2023 this management agreement was terminated.

The Company purchased food from Wise Universal Inc., an affiliate 60% owned by Mr. Chang for $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and $3.5 million for three months ended March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, included in accounts payable were outstanding obligations for food purchases from Wise of approximately $0 and $420 thousand, respectively.

On August 29, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Ignite Enterprise, LLC, (“Ignite”), 100% owned by Mr. David Kim, our Co-Chief Executive Officer, which provides for annual fees of up to 25% of gross revenue in exchange for various consulting services. The Company paid $0 and approximately $880 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023, respectively, to Ignite for consulting services. Following the IPO on June 27, 2023 this agreement was terminated.

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the Company paid $0 and approximately $100 thousand to Fast Fabrications, LLC (“Fast Fabrications”), for services related to restaurant interior construction. Fast Fabrications is an affiliate that is 100% owned by an employee of the Company.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had notes receivable from Ignite and A/R Put-Forever, LP (100% owned by David Kim) totaling $21.5 million with interest accruing at 2.5% per annum. The $13.0 million was collected during the three months ending March 31, 2022. During the month of January 2022, the Company received $320 thousand from its partners. The remaining balance of approximately $13.0 million was repaid in full and immediately distributed to owner’s equity as part of the IPO transaction during June 2023.

As of December 31, 2023, GEN Mountain View had a related party account payable to a company owned by Mr. David Kim of approximately $152 thousand for purchases of fixed assets during 2018. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, GEN Mountain View paid $32 thousand towards this payable. The balance at March 31, 2024 was $120 thousand.

 

(15)
Net Income per Share

Basic net income per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to GEN Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to GEN Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities. Diluted net income per share for any periods for which loss per share is presented is the same as basic net income per share as the inclusion of potentially issuable shares would be antidilutive.

Prior to the amendment and restatement of the Operating Company’s LLC Agreement in connection with the IPO, the Operating Company’s membership interests were defined solely as percentage interests as the LLC Agreement did not define a number of membership units outstanding or authorized. As a result, a calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was not presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements as a denominator to the calculation could not be determined. The basic and diluted net income per share for the three months ended March 31, 2024 represents the period from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024.

A calculation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share of Class A common stock is as follows:

 

 

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

3,698

 

 

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

3,202

 

 

Net income attributable to Class A common stockholders

 

$

496

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic

 

 

4,324

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted

 

 

4,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share of Class A common stock - basic

 

$

0.11

 

 

Net income per share of Class A common stock - basic and diluted

 

$

0.11

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, 27,886,912 shares of Class B common stock was excluded from the weighted-average in the computation of diluted net income per share of Class A common stock because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Shares of Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of GEN Inc. and are therefore not participating securities. Separate calculations of basic and diluted net income per share for Class B common stock has not been presented.

(16)
Stock-Based Compensation

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GEN RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

March 31, 2024 and 2023

 

In connection with the IPO, the Company granted restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain team members that generally vest on the five year anniversary of the grant date, or over a five year period with vesting of 20% each year. The non-employee directors of the Company received RSUs that vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the grantee's continued service through the vesting period, or upon termination from the Board of Directors for any reason other than for cause, a pro rated portion of the shares vest on the termination date. The total stock based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $759 thousand, and is included in general and administrative expenses.

 

 

 

 

Number of RSUs

 

RSUs

 

(Thousands)

 

Non-vested as December 31, 2023

 

 

1,209

 

Granted

 

 

-

 

Vested

 

 

(117

)

Canceled

 

 

-

 

Non-vested as of March 31, 2024

 

 

1,092

 

 

The aggregate fair value of the RSU's granted during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $14.6 million. The unrecognized stock-based compensation of $12.2 million as of March 31, 2024, will be recognized through July 2028. The Company issued 372,600 (or 9% of the shares of common stock sold in the offering) warrants in connection with the IPO transaction to the underwriters. The warrants expire five years after the effective date of the registration and can be exercised on a cashless basis. As a result, the conversion of some or all of the warrants may dilute the ownership interests of existing shareholders.

 

(17)
Subsequent Events

The Company and its related parties evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through May 14, 2024, the date at which the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued.

Store Opening

On April 12, 2024, the Company opened a new restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes of GEN Restaurant Group, Inc., included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The terms “we”, “our”, and “us” as used herein refer to the Operating Company and its consolidated subsidiaries prior to the Transactions described in this Form 10-Q and to GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Company, following the Transactions.

This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed below. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this Quarterly Report, including, without limitation, statements regarding our future results of operations or financial condition, business strategy, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “consider,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, and operating results. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in the Annual Report, and in our subsequent filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, new information, or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

Overview

GEN Restaurant Group is an Asian casual dining restaurant concept that offers an extensive menu of traditional Korean and Korean-American food, including high-quality meats, poultry, and seafood, all at a superior value. Founded in 2011 by two Korean immigrants, since the opening of our first restaurant in September 2011 we have grown to 40 company-owned restaurants located in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Texas, New York, Washington and Florida. Our restaurants have modern décor, lively Korean pop music playing in the background and embedded grills in the center of each table. We believe we offer our customers a unique dining experience in which guests cook the majority of the food themselves, reducing the need for chefs and servers and providing a similar customer experience across the restaurants.

We expect to continue growing our number of restaurants in the future. Our new restaurants have historically generated average payback periods of approximately 1.4 years. The projected payback periods for stores open since 2022 range from 1.9 to 3.1 years. Restaurants range in size from 4,700 to 12,000 square feet, and are typically located in high-activity commercial areas.

During the first quarter of 2024, we signed three new leases for restaurants in Huebner Oaks, TX, Pflugerville, TX, and Bayside, NY.

Business Trends

Although we temporarily paused our new restaurant opening plans during the pandemic, our long-term growth strategy is to continue to open new restaurants in locations that we believe will achieve profitability levels consistent with our pre-pandemic experience. During 2023, we opened six new restaurants and through April 2024, we opened three restaurants in Seattle, WA, Dallas, TX, and Jacksonville, FL. As of March 31, 2024 we have eight new restaurant locations with leases that have been signed. These locations are in Maui, Hawaii, Manhattan Sixth New York, NY, Orlando FL, Austin, TX, Portland, OR, Huebner Oaks, TX, Pflugerville, TX and Bayside, NY. We currently expect to open five of these locations during the remainder of 2024.

Recent Events Concerning Our Financial Position

We have received approximately $16.8 million in Restaurant Revitalization Fund, or RRF, grants. These grants were recognized as income as the money was spent, with $13.0 million recorded as income as of December 31, 2021, and $3.8 million was deferred as of December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2022 we received $2.6 million in additional Economic Injury Disaster Loans, “or EIDLs”. There are no additional EIDLs expected. The EIDLs mature in 2050 and 2051, and

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carry an interest rate of 3.75%. The range of monthly payments under the EIDLs are from $700 to $9,770. As of March 31, 2024, the balance outstanding on the EIDLs was approximately $4.4 million.

During 2022, we entered into a new line of credit for $8.0 million with Pacific City Bank with the funds used to pay off related party loans payable. On August 16, 2023, the Company paid the outstanding balance on the line of credit and the related interest payable in full reflecting a balance at December 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 of $0.

On September 29, 2023, the Company entered into a $20 million line of credit with a bank. The line of credit matures on September 25, 2024 and bears interest at a variable rate per annum equal to 8.750% as of September 30, 2023. No amounts have been borrowed under the line of credit as of March 31, 2024

We assessed our long-lived assets for potential impairment each quarter with the result that no impairment charges were recorded in any of the periods presented.

Key Performance Indicators

In assessing the performance of our business, we consider a variety of financial and performance measures. The key measures for determining how our business is performing include Net Income Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA, Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Average Unit Volumes, comparable restaurant sales growth, the number of restaurant openings and revenue per square foot.

Net Income Margin

Net Income Margin is net income measured under GAAP divided by revenue.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income excluding interest expense, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, consulting fees paid to a related party, gain on extinguishment of debt, RRF grants, employee retention credits, litigation accruals, aborted deferred IPO costs written off, non-cash lease expense and non-cash lease expense included in pre-opening costs. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP measures intended as supplemental measures of our performance and are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. For a discussion of why we consider these measures to be useful and their material risks and limitations, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin

Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA is Income from operations plus adjustments to add-back the following expenses: depreciation and amortization, pre-opening costs, general and administrative expenses, related party consulting fees, management fees and non-cash lease expense. Non-cash items such as charges for asset impairments and asset disposals are not included in Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA. Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin is the calculation of Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. For a discussion of why we consider these measures to be useful and their material risks and limitations, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Average Unit Volume

“Average Unit Volume” or “AUV” means the average annual restaurant sales for all restaurants open for a full 12 months before the end of the period measured. AUV is calculated by dividing annual revenue for the year presented for all such restaurants by the total number of restaurants in that base. This measurement allows management to assess changes in consumer spending patterns at our restaurants and the overall performance of our restaurant base.

The following table shows the AUV for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 :

 

 

Twelve months ended March 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Average Unit Volume

 

$

5,842

 

 

$

5,960

 

 

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Comparable Restaurant Sales Growth

Comparable restaurant sales growth refers to the change in year-over-year sales for the comparable restaurant base. We include restaurants in the comparable restaurant base that have been in operation for at least 12 full months prior to the accounting period presented. Once a restaurant has been open 12 full months, it must have had continuous operations during both the current period and the prior year period being measured to remain a comparable restaurant. If operations were to be substantially impacted by unusual events that closed the location or significantly changed its capacity, that location is excluded from the comparable sales calculation until it has been operating continuously under normal conditions for both the current period and the prior year comparison period.

 

 

Twelve months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Comparable restaurant sales change (%)

 

 

-1.8

%

 

 

3.9

%

 

Comparable restaurant base

 

 

31

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

Since opening new restaurants is expected to be a significant component of our sales growth, comparable restaurant sales growth is only one measure of how we evaluate our performance.

Number of Restaurant Openings

The number of restaurant openings reflects the number of restaurants opened during a particular reporting period. Before we open new restaurants, we incur pre-opening costs. New restaurants may not be profitable, and their sales performance may not follow historical patterns. The number and timing of restaurant openings has had, and is expected to continue to have, an impact on our results of operations. We temporarily stopped opening new restaurants in 2021 and 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but began openings again in 2022. The following table shows the change in our restaurant base for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023:

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Restaurant activity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

 

37

 

 

 

31

 

 

Openings

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

Closings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of period

 

 

39

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

Revenue Per Square Foot

Revenue per square foot means the restaurant sales for all restaurants opened a full 12 months before the end of the twelve month period measured divided by the average square footage of such restaurants. This measurement allows management to assess the effectiveness of our approach to real estate selection and the overall performance of our restaurant base. The following table shows the revenue per square foot for the twelve month periods ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 :

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Revenue per square foot

 

$

855

 

 

$

899

 

 

Components of Results of Operations

Revenues. Revenues represent sales of food and beverages in restaurants and, to a minor extent, through our online portal. Restaurant revenues in a given period are directly impacted by the number of restaurants we operate, menu pricing, the number of customers visiting and comparable restaurant sales growth.

Food costs. Food costs are variable in nature, change with sales volume and are influenced by menu mix and subject to increases or decreases based upon fluctuations in commodity costs. Another important factor causing fluctuations in food costs includes restaurant management of food waste. Food costs are a substantial expense and are expected to grow proportionally as our sales grow.

Payroll and benefits. Payroll and benefits include all restaurant-level management and hourly labor costs, including wages, employee benefits and payroll taxes. Similar to the food costs that we incur, labor and related expenses at our restaurants are expected

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to grow proportionally as our sales grow. Factors that influence fluctuations in our labor and related expenses include the volume of sales at our restaurants, minimum wage and payroll tax legislation, payroll rate increases due to labor shortages or inflationary pressures, the frequency and severity of workers’ compensation claims, and healthcare costs.

Occupancy expenses. Occupancy expenses include rent, common area maintenance and taxes for all restaurant locations, but exclude any related pre-opening costs.

Operating expenses. Operating expenses include supplies, utilities, repairs and maintenance, and other costs incurred directly at the restaurant level.

Depreciation and amortization expenses. Depreciation and amortization expenses are periodic non-cash charges at our restaurants that consist of depreciation of fixed assets, including equipment, software and capitalized leasehold improvements. Depreciation is determined using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives, ranging from five to ten years.

Pre-opening costs. Pre-opening costs include pre-opening period rent, maintenance, taxes, payroll and benefits costs, advertising and other expenses directly incurred by the new restaurant until the date of the restaurant opening. Pre-opening costs can fluctuate significantly from period to period, based on the number and timing of restaurant openings.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses include expenses associated with corporate management supervisory functions that support the operations of existing restaurants and development of new restaurants, including compensation and benefits, stock-based compensation, travel expenses, legal and professional fees, marketing costs, information systems, corporate office rent and other related corporate costs. General and administrative expenses are expected to grow as our sales grow, including incremental legal, accounting, insurance and other expenses incurred as a public company including becoming compliant with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley and addressing our internal control weaknesses through implementing new accounting systems and hiring additional staff.

Consulting fees — related party. Consulting fees include expenses paid to a related party entity, which provides for annual fees of up to 25% of gross revenue in exchange for various consulting services. The related party is 100% owned by an executive officer, the services were for 21 of the restaurants, and such consulting fees were only paid to the extent we had adequate resources. Following the effective date of our IPO, these consulting fees were eliminated as services transitioned to us, although corporate general and administrative expenses increased correspondingly.

Management fees. Management fees include expenses paid to a related third-party entity, which provides fixed fees for 12 restaurants and a percentage of gross revenue for one restaurant in exchange for management services. Following the IPO, management fees were eliminated and corporate general and administrative expenses increased correspondingly.

Depreciation and amortization - corporate. These are periodic non-cash charges at the corporate level that consist of depreciation of fixed assets, including equipment, information systems software and capitalized leasehold improvements, if any. Depreciation is determined using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives, ranging from five to seven years.

Employee retention credits. Employee retention credits include refundable credits recognized under the provisions of the CARES Act and extension thereof. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, $0 and $1.2 million respectively, of these credits were received and recorded.

Other gain (loss). Other gain (loss) consists of one-time legal accruals and other miscellaneous items such as the business acquisition of GKBH (a restaurant in Hawaii) during the first quarter of 2024.

Interest income (expense), net. Interest expense includes cash and non-cash charges related to our debt outstanding and finance lease obligations. Interest income reflects income earned on deposits and notes receivable.

Equity in income of equity method investee. Equity in income of equity method investee reflects our 50% ownership in a restaurant located in Hawaii that was accounted for using the equity method until the date of acquisition on February 18, 2024.

Provision for income taxes. Represents federal, state, and local current and deferred income tax expense.

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Results of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023

The following table presents selected comparative results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023. Our financial results for these periods are not necessarily indicative of the financial results that we will achieve in future periods.

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

Increase/(decrease)

 

(amounts in thousands)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

Amount

 

 

%

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

50,760

 

 

$

43,862

 

 

$

6,898

 

 

 

15.7

%

Restaurant operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food cost

 

 

16,968

 

 

 

14,305

 

 

 

2,663

 

 

 

18.6

%

Payroll and benefits

 

 

16,152

 

 

 

13,652

 

 

 

2,500

 

 

 

18.3

%

Occupancy expenses

 

 

4,293

 

 

 

3,432

 

 

 

861

 

 

 

25.1

%

Operating expenses

 

 

5,098

 

 

 

4,126

 

 

 

972

 

 

 

23.6

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,537

 

 

 

1,113

 

 

 

424

 

 

 

38.1

%

Pre-opening costs

 

 

1,901

 

 

 

519

 

 

 

1,382

 

 

 

266.3

%

Total restaurant operating expenses

 

 

45,949

 

 

 

37,147

 

 

 

8,802

 

 

 

23.7

%

General and administrative

 

 

4,674

 

 

 

2,055

 

 

 

2,619

 

 

 

127.4

%

Consulting fees - related party

 

 

 

 

 

880

 

 

 

(880

)

 

 

(100.0

)%

Management fees

 

 

 

 

 

588

 

 

 

(588

)

 

 

(100.0

)%

Depreciation and amortization - corporate

 

 

29

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

61.1

%

Total costs and expenses

 

 

50,652

 

 

 

40,688

 

 

 

9,964

 

 

 

24.5

%

Income from operations

 

 

108

 

 

 

3,174

 

 

 

(3,066

)

 

 

(96.6

)%

Employee retention credits

 

 

 

 

 

1,165

 

 

 

(1,165

)

 

 

(100.0

)%

Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest

 

 

3,402

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,402

 

 

100.0%

 

Interest income (expense), net

 

 

276

 

 

 

(189

)

 

 

465

 

 

 

(246.0

)%

Equity in income of equity method investee

 

 

(17

)

 

 

381

 

 

 

(398

)

 

 

(104.5

)%

Income before income taxes

 

 

3,769

 

 

 

4,531

 

 

 

(762

)

 

 

(16.8

)%

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(71

)

 

 

 

 

 

(71

)

 

 

100.0

%

Net income

 

 

3,698

 

 

 

4,531

 

 

 

(833

)

 

 

(18.4

)%

Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

3,202

 

 

 

397

 

 

 

2,805

 

 

 

706.5

%

Net income attributable to GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.

 

$

496

 

 

$

4,134

 

 

$

(3,638

)

 

 

(88.0

)%

 

 

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% of Revenue

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Revenue

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

Restaurant operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food cost

 

 

33.4

%

 

 

32.6

%

Payroll and benefits

 

 

31.8

%

 

 

31.1

%

Occupancy expenses

 

 

8.5

%

 

 

7.8

%

Operating expenses

 

 

10.0

%

 

 

9.4

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3.0

%

 

 

2.5

%

Pre-opening costs

 

 

3.7

%

 

 

1.2

%

Total restaurant operating expenses

 

 

90.5

%

 

 

84.7

%

General and administrative

 

 

9.2

%

 

 

4.7

%

Consulting fees - related party

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

2.0

%

Management fees

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

1.3

%

Depreciation and amortization - corporate

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

0.0

%

Total costs and expenses

 

 

99.8

%

 

 

92.8

%

Income from operations

 

 

0.2

%

 

 

7.2

%

Employee retention credits

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

2.7

%

Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest

 

 

6.7

%

 

 

0.0

%

Interest income (expense), net

 

 

0.5

%

 

 

(0.4

)%

Equity in income of equity method investee

 

 

(0.0

)%

 

 

0.9

%

Income before income taxes

 

 

7.4

%

 

 

10.3

%

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(0.1

)%

 

 

0.0

%

Net income

 

 

7.3

%

 

 

10.3

%

Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

6.3

%

 

 

0.9

%

Net income attributable to GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.

 

 

1.0

%

 

 

9.4

%

 

Revenues. Revenues were $50.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $43.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $6.9 million, or 15.7%. This reflects revenue increases due to having 39 restaurants open in the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 31 restaurants open in the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Food costs. Food costs were $17.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $14.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $2.7 million, or 18.6%. The increase in food costs reflects more restaurants in operation and inflationary cost increases. As a percentage of revenue, food costs increased from 32.6% to 33.4%.

Payroll and benefits. Payroll and benefits costs were $16.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $13.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $2.5 million, or 18.3%. The increase in payroll and benefits costs reflects the staffing needed to support the higher customer volumes from new and existing restaurants as well as inflationary payroll increases. As a percentage of revenue, payroll and benefits costs increased from 31.1% to 31.8%.

Occupancy expenses. Occupancy expenses were $4.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $0.9 million, or 25.1%. The increase in occupancy expenses reflects the addition of eight new locations. As a percentage of revenue, occupancy expenses were 8.5% in the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 7.8% in the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Operating expenses. Operating expenses were $5.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $1.0 million, or 23.6%, as expenses increased to support the revenue growth and reflected inflationary cost increases. As a percentage of revenue, operating expenses were 10.0% in the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 9.4% in the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Depreciation and amortization expenses. Depreciation and amortization expenses were $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, depreciation and amortization expenses at the restaurant-level were 3.0% during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2.5% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, with the increase related to more stores in operation.

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Pre-opening costs. Pre-opening costs were $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. This increase was due to more restaurants under development in 2024 than in 2023.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses were $4.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $2.6 million, or 127.4%. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses increased from 4.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2023 to 9.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as costs shifted post-IPO from consulting and management fees previously paid to related parties and additional costs were incurred to operate as a public company.

Consulting fees - related party. Consulting fees were $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. These fees were eliminated following the IPO.

Management Fees. Management fees were $0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and $0.6 million for the three months ending March 31, 2023. This includes expenses paid to a related third-party entity, which consist of fixed fees for twelve restaurants and a percentage of gross revenue for one restaurant in exchange for management services. These fees were eliminated following the IPO.

Employee retention credits. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we did not receive employee retention credits from the IRS, compared to $1.2 million received in three months ended March 31, 2023.

Other gain (loss). During the three months ended March 31, 2024 other gain represented the gain on the previously held equity interest. In the three months ended March 31, 2023 we did not have other gain (loss).

Interest income (expense), net. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, interest income (expense), net was $276 thousand in income compared to $189 thousand in expense during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in net interest income was primarily due to the interest income earned on the proceeds from the IPO transaction.

Equity in income of equity method investee. Equity in income of equity method investee was a loss of $17 thousand during the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023. During February 2024, the remaining ownership interest in GKBH was acquired and operations were consolidated as of the date of acquisition, February 18, 2024.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income excluding interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and we also exclude non-recurring items, such as gain on extinguishment of debt, RRF grants, consulting fees paid to a related party, employee retention credits, litigation accruals, aborted deferred IPO costs written off, non-cash lease expense and non-cash lease expense related to pre-opening costs. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and operating results, as these measure depict normal recurring cash operating expenses essential to supporting the operations of our company. We expect Adjusted EBITDA to increase with the number of new restaurants we open and with comparable restaurant sales growth.

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The following table reconciles net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

 

(amounts in thousands)

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

3,698

 

 

$

4,531

 

 

Net Income Margin

 

 

7.3

%

 

 

10.3

%

 

Interest income (expense), net

 

 

(276

)

 

 

189

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

71

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,566

 

 

 

1,131

 

 

EBITDA

 

$

5,059

 

 

$

5,851

 

 

EBITDA Margin

 

 

10.0

%

 

 

13.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to EBITDA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBITDA

 

$

5,059

 

 

$

5,851

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense (1)

 

 

759

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting fees - related party (2)

 

 

 

 

 

880

 

 

Employee retention credits (3)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,165

)

 

Non-cash lease expense (4)

 

 

184

 

 

 

60

 

 

Non-cash lease expense related to pre-opening costs (5)

 

 

364

 

 

 

219

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

6,366

 

 

$

5,845

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

 

12.5

%

 

 

13.3

%

 

 

(1)
Stock-based compensation expense: During the first quarter of 2024 we incurred expenses related to the granting of Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) to employees.
(2)
Consulting fees—related party: These costs ended following the completion of the IPO.
(3)
Employee retention credits: These are refundable credits recognized under the provisions of the CARES Act.
(4)
Non-cash lease expense: This reflects the extent to which lease expense is greater than or less than contractual rent.
(5)
Non-cash lease expense related to pre-opening costs: Cost for stores in development in which the lease expense is greater than the contractual rent.

Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin

We define Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA as Income from operations plus adjustments to add-back the following expenses: depreciation and amortization, pre-opening costs, general and administrative expense, related party consulting fees, management fees and non-cash lease expense. We define Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.

As with Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, we believe that Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and operating results, as these measures depict normal, recurring cash operating expenses essential to supporting the operations of our restaurants. We expect Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA to increase in proportion to the number of new restaurants we open and with our comparable restaurant sales growth.

However, you should be aware that Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin are financial measures that are not indicative of overall results for our company, and Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin do not accrue directly to the benefit of stockholders because of corporate-level and non-cash expenses excluded from such measures.

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The following table reconciles Income from Operations to Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023:

 

(amounts in thousands)

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

Income from Operations

 

$

108

 

 

$

3,174

 

 

Income Margin from Operations

 

 

0.2

%

 

 

7.2

%

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,566

 

 

 

1,131

 

 

Pre-opening costs

 

 

1,901

 

 

 

519

 

 

General and administrative

 

 

4,674

 

 

 

2,055

 

 

Consulting fees - related party

 

 

 

 

 

880

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

 

 

 

588

 

 

Non-cash lease expense

 

 

184

 

 

 

60

 

 

Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

8,433

 

 

$

8,407

 

 

Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

 

16.6

%

 

 

19.2

%

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA, and Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP measures intended as supplemental measures of our performance and are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with GAAP. Our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Our computation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA and Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures presented by other companies, because all companies may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA, and Restaurant-Level Adjusted EBITDA Margin in the same fashion. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2024 we had $28.1 million of cash and $(1.6) million of working capital, which is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities, compared with $32.6 million in cash and $5.5 million of working capital as of December 31, 2023. On June 30, 2023, we completed the IPO of 4,140,000 shares of Class A common stock. The public offering prices of the shares sold in the IPO was $12.00 per share, resulting in aggregate net proceeds to us of approximately $46.2 million after deducting the underwriting discounts and commission and offering expenses payable by us.

Our primary uses of cash are for operational expenditures and capital investments, including new restaurants, costs incurred for restaurant remodels and restaurant equipment and fixtures. There is no guarantee that if we need to raise any additional capital that we will be able to do so.

Prior to the IPO certain companies within GEN Restaurant Group made distributions to their members, which impacted our cash position upon completion of the IPO. The operating agreements of most of the companies within GEN Restaurant Group, as separate private entities prior to the Reorganization, mandate annual or quarterly distributions of available cash and/or tax distributions in an amount sufficient to allow members to pay taxes on income allocated to them. We determined the amount of these distributions based on the operating cash flow of each such entity.

We believe that cash provided by operating activities and cash on hand will be sufficient to fund our lease obligations, capital expenditures and working capital needs for at least the next 12 months.

Upon the IPO transaction, GEN Inc. became a holding company with no operations of its own. Accordingly, GEN Inc. will be dependent on distributions from GEN LLC to pay its taxes, its obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement and other expenses.

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In connection with the Reorganization, certain members of GEN LLC received the right to receive future payments pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement. The amount payable under the Tax Receivable Agreement will be based on an annual calculation of the reduction in our U.S. federal, state and local taxes resulting from the utilization of certain tax benefits resulting from sales and exchanges by certain members of GEN LLC. We expect that payments that we may be required to make under the Tax Receivable Agreement may be substantial. Assuming no material changes in the relevant tax law and that we earn sufficient taxable income to realize all tax benefits that are subject to the Tax Receivable Agreement, we expect that the reduction in tax payments for us associated with the federal, state and local tax benefits described above would aggregate to approximately $117.2 million through 2037. Under such scenario we would be required to pay certain members of GEN LLC 85% of such amount, or $99.6 million through 2037.

The actual amounts may materially differ from these hypothetical amounts as potential future reductions in tax payments for us and Tax Receivable Agreement payments by us will be calculated using prevailing tax rates applicable to us over the life of the Tax Receivable Agreement and will be dependent on us generating sufficient future taxable income to realize the benefit.

We cannot reasonably estimate future annual payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement given the difficulty in determining those estimates as they are dependent on a number of factors, including the extent of exchanges by continuing GEN LLC unitholders, the associated fair value of the underlying GEN LLC units at the time of those exchanges, the tax rates applicable, our future income, and the associated tax benefits that might be realized that would trigger a Tax Receivable Agreement payment requirement.

However, a significant portion of any potential future payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement is anticipated to be payable over 15 years, consistent with the period over which the associated tax deductions would be realized by GEN Inc., assuming GEN LLC generates sufficient income to utilize the deductions. If sufficient income is not generated by GEN LLC, the associated taxable income of GEN Inc. will be impacted and the associated tax benefits to be realized will be limited, thereby similarly reducing the associated Tax Receivable Agreement payments to be made. Given the length of time over which payments would be payable, the impact to liquidity in any single year may be greatly reduced.

Summary of Cash Flows

Our primary sources of liquidity are operating cash flows, cash on hand and debt borrowings. We use these sources to fund expenditures for new restaurant openings, reinvest in our existing restaurants, and increase our working capital. Our working capital position benefits from the fact that we generally collect cash from sales to guests the same day, or in the case of credit or debit card transactions, within several days of the related sale, and we typically have at least 30 days to pay our vendors.

The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented:

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

(amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

Summary of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

3,514

 

 

$

2,790

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(7,076

)

 

 

(4,908

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

(947

)

 

 

698

 

 

Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $3.5 million, the result of net income of $3.7 million, adjusted by non-cash charges of depreciation and amortization of $1.6 million, amortization of operating lease assets of $1.3 million, stock-based compensation of $0.8 million and a reduction related to the gain on the acquisition of the remaining ownership interest in GKBH. The net cash outflows from changes in operating assets and liabilities were collectively a decrease of $41 thousand.

Net cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $2.8 million, the result of net income of $4.5 million, adjusted by non-cash charges of depreciation and amortization of $1.1 million, and amortization of operating lease assets of $1.1 million, and net cash outflows of approximately $3.9 million from changes in operating assets and liabilities. The net cash outflows from changes in operating assets and liabilities were primarily the result of a decrease of $3.0 million in accounts payable, $1.1 million in accrued salaries and benefits and $1.0 million in operating lease liabilities, offset partially by a $1.2 million decrease in inventories.

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Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $7.1 million, reflecting $4.1 million for the purchase of property and equipment and $3.0 million of payment for the acquisition of the remaining ownership interest in GKBH.

Net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $4.9 million, reflecting $2.1 million in advances made to a related party and $2.8 million for the purchase of property and equipment.

Cash Flows (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $0.9 million, primarily due to payment to members for advances of $0.9 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $0.7 million, primarily due to $3.0 million in advances from members, $1.3 million in proceeds from third party loans and $0.5 million in related party loans, largely offset by $0.7 million in payments on related party loans and $3.1 million in member distributions.

Contractual Obligations

The following table presents our commitments and contractual obligations as of March 31, 2024:

 

 

Payments Due by Period as of March 31, 2024

 

 

Total

 

 

Less than 1 year

 

 

1-3 years

 

 

3-5 years

 

 

More than 5 years

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

(amounts in thousands)

 

Operating lease payments (1)

 

$

231,761

 

 

$

8,918

 

 

$

27,311

 

 

$

28,578

 

 

 

166,954

 

Finance lease payments (2)

 

 

88

 

 

 

88

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable (3)

 

 

7,674

 

 

 

3,129

 

 

 

368

 

 

 

280

 

 

 

3,897

 

Notes payable interest (4)

 

 

2,874

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

344

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

2,076

 

Notes payable - related party (5)

 

 

1,197

 

 

 

1,197

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable - related party interest (6)

 

 

127

 

 

 

127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Contractual obligations

 

$

243,721

 

 

$

13,600

 

 

$

28,023

 

 

$

29,171

 

 

$

172,927

 

 

(1)
Represents future minimum lease payments for our restaurant operations and corporate office. Operating lease payments exclude contingent rent payments that may be due under certain of our leases based on a percentage of sales in excess of specified thresholds. See “Note 10—Leases” to the financial statements in this Quarterly Report for further details.
(2)
Reflects the principal and interest payments during the lease terms. Refer to “Note 10—Leases” to the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.
(3)
Reflects the principal payment on third party notes. Refer to “Note 8—Notes Payable” to the financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.
(4)
Interest related to notes payable through maturity dates. Refer to “Note 8—Notes Payable” to the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.
(5)
Reflects the principal payment on related party notes. Refer to “Note 9—Related Party Notes Payable” to the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.
(6)
Interest relates to the notes payable to related party through maturity dates. Refer to “Note 9— Related Party Notes Payable” to the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 we did not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of operating results and financial condition are based upon our financial statements. The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on past

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experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, and we evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis.

Our critical accounting policies are those that materially affect our financial statements and involve subjective or complex judgments by management. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that may impact us in the future, actual results may be materially different from the estimates. We believe the following critical accounting policies are affected by significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements and that the judgments and estimates are reasonable.

Operating and Finance Leases

Our office leases provide for fixed minimum rent payments. Our restaurant leases provide for fixed minimum rent payments and some require additional contingent rent payments based upon sales in excess of specified thresholds. When achievement of such sales thresholds is deemed probable, contingent rent is accrued in proportion to the sales recognized in the period. For operating leases that include free-rent periods and rent escalation clauses, we recognize rent expense based on the straight-line method. For the purpose of calculating rent expenses under the straight-line method, the lease term commences on the date we obtain control of the property. Lease incentives used to fund leasehold improvements are recognized when earned and reduce the operating right-of-use asset related to the lease. These are amortized through the operating right-of-use asset as reductions of expense over the lease term. Restaurant lease expense is included in occupancy expenses, while office lease expense is included in general and administrative expenses on the accompanying financial statements.

We currently lease all of our restaurant locations, corporate office, and some of the equipment used in our restaurants. On January 1, 2022, we adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), or “Topic 842”, using a modified retrospective approach. See "Note 10—Leases" to the financial statements. At commencement of the lease, we determine the appropriate classification as an operating lease or a finance lease. All of our restaurant and office leases are classified as operating leases and some of our equipment leases are classified as finance leases.

Assets we acquired under finance lease arrangements are recorded at the lower of the present value of future minimum lease payments or fair value of the assets at the inception of the lease. Finance lease assets are amortized over the shorter of the useful life of the assets or the lease term, and the amortization expense is included in depreciation and amortization on the accompanying financial statements.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We assess potential impairments of our long-lived assets, which includes property and equipment and operating lease right-of-use assets, in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, 360—Property, Plant and Equipment. An impairment test is performed on a quarterly basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In determining the recoverability of the asset value, an analysis is performed at the individual restaurant level. Assets are grouped at the individual restaurant-level for purposes of the impairment assessment because a restaurant represents the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Recoverability of an asset group is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to its estimated forecasted restaurant cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. Factors considered by us in estimating future cash flows include, but are not limited to: significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets; and significant negative industry or economic trends. If the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.

No impairment loss was recognized during any of the periods presented.

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Emerging Growth Company Status

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and we have taken advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies.” We may take advantage of these exemptions until we are no longer an “emerging growth company.” Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period afforded by the JOBS Act for the implementation of new or revised accounting standards. We have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards and as a result of this election, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates. We may take advantage of these exemptions up until the last day of the fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of our IPO or such earlier time that we are no longer an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company if we have more than $1.235 billion in annual revenue, we have more than $700.0 million in market value of our stock held by non-affiliates (and we have been a public company for at least 12 months or we issue more than $1.0 billion of non-convertible debt securities over a three-year period.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2020, the staff of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a question-and-answer document that stated that entities may elect to account for lease concessions related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as though the rights and obligations for those concessions existed as of the commencement of the contract rather than as a lease modification. Lessees may make the election for any lessor- provided lease concession related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as long as the concession does not result in a substantial increase in the rights of the lessor or in the obligations of the lessee. We have made such election. We have received immaterial rent concessions that did not result in an extension of lease term. As such, this election did not have a material impact on the balance sheets, the statements of operations, statements of stockholders’ equity or statements of cash flows.

On September 1, 2019, the FASB issued Topic 842 along with related clarifications and improvements. This pronouncement requires lessees to recognize a liability for lease obligations, which represents the discounted obligation to make future lease payments, and a corresponding right-of-use asset on the balance sheet. The guidance requires disclosure of key information about leasing arrangements that is intended to give financial statement users the ability to assess the amount, timing, and potential uncertainty of cash flows related to leases. We adopted this pronouncement for the year beginning after December 31, 2021 using the modified retrospective method to apply the standard as of the effective date of January 1, 2022 and therefore prior period amounts were not adjusted.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes,” which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 was effective for us beginning in fiscal year 2022, although applicability only began after we became a publicly traded corporation in June 2023.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” ("ASU 2016-13"). ASU 2016-13 amends the impairment model by requiring entities to use a forward-looking approach based on expected losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including receivables. In January 2023, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-13, and concluded that the adoption of ASC 326 did not have a material impact on the Company’s recognition of financial instruments within the scope of the standard.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Commodity and Food Price Risks

Our profitability is dependent on, among other things, our ability to anticipate and react to changes in the costs of key operating resources, including food and beverage and other commodities. We have been able to partially offset cost increases that have resulted from a number of factors, including market conditions, shortages or interruptions in supply due to weather or other conditions beyond our control and governmental regulations and inflation, by increasing our menu prices as well as making other operational adjustments that increase productivity.

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However, substantial increases in costs and expenses could impact our operating results to the extent that such increases cannot be offset by menu price increases or operational adjustments.

Inflation Risk

The primary areas where inflation impacts our operations are food, beverage, labor and energy costs. Our restaurant operations are subject to federal and state minimum wage and other laws governing such matters as working conditions, overtime and tip credits. Significant numbers of our restaurant personnel are paid at rates related to the federal and/or state minimum wage and, accordingly, increases in the minimum wage increase our labor costs. To the extent permitted by competition and the economy, we have mitigated increased costs by increasing menu prices and may continue to do so if deemed necessary in future years. Substantial increases in costs and expenses could impact our operating results to the extent such increases cannot be passed through to our guests. Historically, until 2022, inflation has not had a material effect on our results of operations. Severe increases in inflation, however, could affect the global and U.S. economies and could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

While we have been able to partially offset inflation and other changes in the costs of core operating resources by gradually increasing menu prices, coupled with more efficient purchasing practices, productivity improvements and greater economies of scale, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to do so in the future. From time to time, competitive conditions could limit our menu pricing flexibility. In addition, macroeconomic conditions could make additional menu price increases imprudent. There can be no assurance that future cost increases can be offset by increased menu prices or that increased menu prices will be fully absorbed by our guests without any resulting change to their visit frequencies or purchasing patterns. In addition, there can be no assurance that we will generate sales growth in an amount sufficient to offset inflationary or other cost pressures.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company is exposed to market interest rates reflected in the line of credit which bears an interest rate at the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 0.25%.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined by Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of March 31, 2024, due to material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities Exchange Commission and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The material weaknesses related to (a) a lack of adequate and timely review of accounts and reconciliations by management, primarily due to a large number of accounting journal entries across GEN Restaurant Group's operating entities resulting in material audit adjustments and significant post-closing adjustments and (b) an inadequate design of our information technology controls and inadequate access by members of our finance team, primarily due to our accounting system's open architecture and a lack of segregation of duties within our finance team.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

We are subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. Although the outcome of these and other claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe the ultimate resolution of the current matters will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. See “Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies” to the financial statements in this Quarterly Report for further details.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Not applicable.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

 

Not applicable.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

(a) None.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) None

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Item 6. Exhibits.

Furnish the exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.601 of this chapter).

 

Exhibit

Number

Description

31.1*

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1*

Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2*

Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

101.INS

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101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema With Embedded Linkbase Document

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

* Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.

Date: May 14, 2024

By:

/s/ David Kim

David Kim

 

Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date: May 14, 2024

 

By:

/s/ Jae Chang

 

 

 

Jae Chang

 

Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date: May 14, 2024

By:

/s/ Thomas V. Croal

 

 

 

Thomas Croal

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, David Kim and Jae Chang, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of GEN Restaurant Group, Inc;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
(Paragraph omitted pursuant to SEC Release Nos. 33-8238/34-47986 and 33-8392/34-49313);
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: May 14, 2024

By:

/s/ David Kim

David Kim

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 14, 2024

By:

/s/ Jae Chang

Jae Chang

Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 


Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Thomas V. Croal, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of GEN Restaurant Group, Inc;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
(Paragraph omitted pursuant to SEC Release Nos. 33-8238/34-47986 and 33-8392/34-49313);
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: May 14, 2024

By:

/s/ Thomas V. Croal

Thomas V. Croal

Chief Financial Officer

 

 


Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

 

Date: May 14, 2024

By:

/s/ David Kim

David Kim

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 14, 2024

By:

/s/ Jae Chang

Jae Chang

Co-Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 


Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

 

Date: May 14, 2024

By:

/s/ Thomas V. Croal

Thomas V. Croal

Chief Financial Officer

 

 


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Dec. 31, 2023
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Mar. 31, 2023
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Payroll and benefits 16,152 13,652
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Class A Common Stock
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Class B Common Stock
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Mar. 31, 2023
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Operating lease liabilities (790) (961)
Deferred tax asset (107)  
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,514 2,790
Cash flows from investing activities    
Advances made to related party   (2,100)
Purchase of property and equipment (4,100) (2,808)
Acquisition of GKBH, net of cash acquired (2,976)  
Net cash (used in) investing activities (7,076) (4,908)
Cash flows from financing activities    
Payments to members for advances (864)  
Advances from members   2,989
Payments for deferred offering costs (7)  
Payments on PPP and EIDL loans (22) (22)
Payments on finance leases (37) (51)
Payments on third party loans (17) (156)
Payments on related party loans   (650)
Payments on line of credit   (153)
Proceeds from third party loans   1,300
Proceeds from related party loans   500
Member distributions   (3,059)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (947) 698
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (4,509) (1,420)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 32,631 11,195
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 28,122 9,775
Supplemental disclosures of other cash flow information:    
Cash paid for interest 70 76
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Unpaid purchases of property and equipment 837 381
Receivable for member contributions   60
Unpaid deferred offering cost 118 $ 137
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 23,421  
Issuance of promissory note for business acquisition $ 3,000  
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Organization and Description of Business
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization and Description of Business
(1)
Organization and Description of Business

The accompanying consolidated financial statements represent the consolidated balance sheets, income statements, changes in permanent equity (deficit), and cash flows of GEN Restaurant Group, Inc and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Company (the “Company”). The Company operates restaurants which are located in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Washington, Florida, and Texas, specializing in a variety of special flavored meats for Korean barbeque.

The following tables lists the Company’s entities in operation as of March 31, 2024:

 

Name

 

Operating Name

 

State

 

Purpose

GEN Restaurant Group, LLC

 

GEN Tustin

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Huntington Beach

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Oxnard

 

CA

 

Restaurant

JC Group International Inc. (S Corp)

 

GEN Henderson

 

NV

 

Restaurant

 

GEN West Covina

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Corona

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Restaurant Investment, LLC

 

GEN Glendale

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN California, LLC

 

GEN Fullerton

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Mira Mesa

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Arizona, LLC

 

GEN Tempe

 

AZ

 

Restaurant

GEN Chandler, LLC

 

GEN Chandler

 

AZ

 

Restaurant

GEN Nevada, LLC

 

GEN Sahara

 

NV

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Miracle Mile

 

NV

 

Restaurant

GEN Alhambra, LLC

 

GEN Alhambra

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Arlington, LP

 

GEN Arlington

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Cerritos, LLC

 

GEN Cerritos

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Cerritos II, LP

 

Gen Cerritos II

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Torrance, LLC

 

GEN Torrance

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Rancho Cucamonga, LP

 

GEN Rancho Cucamonga

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN San Jose, LP

 

GEN San Jose

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Northridge, LP

 

GEN Northridge

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Chino Hills, LP

 

GEN Chino Hills

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Carrollton, LP

 

GEN Carrollton

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Fort Lauderdale, LP

 

GEN Fort Lauderdale

 

FL

 

Restaurant

GEN Fremont, LP

 

GEN Fremont

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Concord, LP

 

GEN Concord

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Webster, LP

 

GEN Webster

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Westgate, LP

 

GEN Westgate

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Westheimer, LLC

 

GEN Westheimer

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Manhattan NYU, LP

 

GEN Manhattan

 

NY

 

Restaurant

GEN Mountain View, LP

 

GEN Mountain View

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GKBH Restaurant, LLC

 

GEN Korean BBQ

 

HI

 

Restaurant

GEN Hawaii, LLC

 

Investment Company

 

HI

 

Management of GKBH

GEN Online, LLC

 

GEN Online

 

CA

 

Website sales

GEN Sacramento, LP

 

GEN Sacramento

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Pearlridge, LLC

 

GEN Pearlridge

 

HI

 

Restaurant

GEN Kapolei, LP

 

GEN Kapolei

 

HI

 

Restaurant

GEN Frisco, LP

 

GEN Frisco

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Houston, LLC

 

GEN Houston

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Seattle, LP

 

GEN Seattle

 

WA

 

Restaurant

GEN Dallas, LP

 

GEN Dallas

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Texas, LLC

 

Investment Company

 

TX

 

Management of GEN Houston and GEN Webster

GEN Master, LLC

 

Holding Company

 

NV

 

Management

GEN Restaurant Management, LLC

 

GRM

 

DE

 

Management

 

As of March 31, 2024, the above entities are collectively owned 100% by the controlling group. The Company had an equity method investment through GEN Hawaii, with a 50% ownership share of GKBH Restaurant, LLC (“GKBH”). On February 18, 2024, the Company purchased the other 50% of GKBH for a total purchase price of $6.0 million and the Company now controls 100% of GKBH. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 39 and 37 restaurants in operation, respectively. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company signed three leases for restaurants in Huebner Oaks (San Antonio), TX, Pflugerville (Austin), TX and Bayside (Queens), NY for terms between 10 and 15 years. During April 2024, the Company opened a restaurant in Jacksonville, FL.

Organization

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN Inc.”) was formed as a Delaware corporation on October 28, 2021. GEN Inc. is a holding company that was formed for the purpose of completing an underwritten initial public offering (“IPO”) of shares of its Class A common stock (as defined below) and other related Transactions (as defined below) in order to carry on the business of GEN Restaurant Companies, LLC (“GEN LLC”, or the “Operating Company”), the predecessor of GEN Inc. for financial reporting purposes. The Operating Company was organized under the laws of the state of Delaware on October 28, 2021, and is based in Cerritos, California. As the managing member of the Operating Company, GEN Inc. operates and controls all the business and affairs of the Operating Company, and through the Operating Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, conducts its business. Unless the context otherwise requires, references to the “Company” refer to GEN Restaurant Group, Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Operating Company. The authorized shares of GEN Inc. consist of (i) shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Class A common stock”) and (ii) shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Class B common stock”). See “Initial Public Offering and Organizational Transactions” below for a description of the IPO and the Transactions completed in June 2023.

The Operating Company has been determined to be the predecessor for accounting purposes and, accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements for periods prior to the IPO and the related Transactions have been adjusted to combine the previously separate entities for presentation purposes. Amounts for the period from January 1, 2023 through June 27, 2023 presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements and condensed notes to the financial statements herein represent the historical operations of the Operating Company. The amounts for the period from June 28, 2023 through March 31, 2024 reflect the consolidated operations of the Company.

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(2)
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a)
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company, collectively, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Annual Report”). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements, and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (all of which were considered of normal recurring nature) considered necessary to present fairly the Company's financial results. The results of the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 and for any other interim period or future year.

(b)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company, as an emerging growth company, has elected to use the extended transition period which allows us to defer the adoption of new or revised standards. This allows the Company to adopt new or revised accounting standards as of the effective date for non-public business entities.

In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements. The new guidance requires all lessees in a lease with a lessor under common control to amortize leasehold improvement over the useful life of the common control group and provides new guidance for

recognizing a transfer of assets between entities under common control as an adjustment to equity when the lessee no longer controls the use of the underlying asset. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The adoption of this standard in the first quarter of 2024 did not have any material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ASC Topic 320, “Investments-Debt Securities,” requires that an enterprise classify all debt securities as either held-to-maturity, trading, or available-for-sale. During the third quarter 2023, the Company adopted ASC 320 and classified its U.S. Treasury and equivalent securities as held-to-maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 820): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures” which provides guidance to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and will adopt this pronouncement in the fourth quarter of 2024.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740),” “Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024. The Company is evaluating the presentational effect that ASU 2023-09 will have on our consolidation financial statements.

(c)
Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP and applicable rules, and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Annual Report.

(d)
Goodwill

Goodwill is calculated under ASC 805-30-30, which represents the excess of the fair value of purchase consideration of an acquired business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at a reporting unit level on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances change or an event occurs that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the a reporting unit below its carrying amount.

(e)
Business Combinations

The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”). Under the acquisition method, we recognize 100% of the assets we acquire and liabilities we assume, regardless of the percentage we own, at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisitions. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets and other identifiable intangible assets we acquire is recorded as goodwill. The assets we acquire, and liabilities we assume from contingencies, are recognized at fair value if we can readily determine the fair value during the measurement period. The operating results of the business the Company acquired are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

(f)
Equity-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for equity-based compensation grants of equity awards to employees in accordance with ASC Topic 718, “Stock Based Compensation”. The Company issued restricted stock units to its employees.

The Company estimates the fair value of the restricted stock units on the grant-date and recognizes the resulting fair value over the requisite service period. The fair value of each restricted stock unit or award is determined based upon the value of the common stock granted. The Company has elected to treat stock-based awards with graded vesting schedules and time-based service conditions as a single award and recognizes stock-based compensation on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.

(g)
Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company and its related entities consider all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents consist principally of cash, money market accounts and short-term investments. Short-term investments are classified as available for sale securities, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in earnings. Cash equivalents also include credit card transactions in transit.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were deposits in excess of federally insured amounts of $5.0 million and $8.8 million, respectively.

 

 

Carrying
Value/Amortized
Cost

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

 

Fair Value
as of
March 31,
2024

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Money Market Accounts (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

5,087

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

5,087

 

U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

20,000

 

 

$

592

 

 

$

 

 

$

20,592

 

 

$

25,087

 

 

$

592

 

 

$

 

 

$

25,679

 

Represent money market accounts. Excludes $2.4 million of cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(h)
Concentration Risk

The Company relies on third parties for specified food products and supplies. In instances where these parties fail to perform their obligation, the Company may be unable to find alternative suppliers.

The Company relies on Sysco, an unrelated third-party, for a significant portion of its food supplies. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with Sysco Los Angeles, Inc., or Sysco, to purchase certain food supplies. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, Sysco accounted for approximately 35.2% and 0% of total food costs, respectively

The Company previously relied on U.S. Foods, an unrelated third-party for a significant portion of its food products. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not purchase from U.S. Foods. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, U.S. Foods accounted for approximately 52.2% of total food costs.

The Company relies on Pacific Global Distribution, Inc. (“PGD”), which provides restaurant supplies such as tableware, napkins, soda, and sauces. PGD is owned by a related party. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, PGD accounted for approximately 0.5% and 22.3% of total operating expenses, respectively.

The Company previously relied on Wise Universal, Inc. (“Wise”), an entity 60% owned by a related party, for food supplies for 13 restaurants. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 the Company did not purchase from Wise. For the three months ended March 31, 2023,Wise accounted for approximately and 27.8% of total food supplies.

(i)
Inventories

Inventories consist principally of food and beverages and are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method (FIFO) for all inventories.

(j)
Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” Revenue from the operation of the restaurants is recognized as food and beverage products are delivered to customers and payment is tendered at the time of sale.

Sales tax amounts collected from customers are remitted to governmental authorities and are excluded from revenue.

(k)
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Property and equipment under finance leases are stated at the present value of minimum lease payments.

The estimated useful service lives are as follows:

 

Equipment

 

5 - 7 Years

Furniture and fixtures

 

5 - 7 Years

Leasehold improvements

 

Shorter of useful life or remaining lease term

 

The Company and its related entities capitalize certain costs in conjunction with improvements to specific sites for planned future restaurants. The Company and its related entities also capitalize certain costs, including interest, in conjunction with constructing new restaurants. These costs are included in property and equipment and are amortized over the shorter of the life of the related leasehold improvements or the remaining lease term. Costs related to abandoned sites and other site selection costs that cannot be identified with specific restaurants are charged to general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated income statements. The Company and its related entities did not capitalize any internal costs related to site preparation and construction activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 as any amounts were deemed immaterial.

(l)
Other Assets and Other Current Liabilities

Other assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following:

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Other Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security Deposits

 

$

636

 

 

$

534

 

Liquor Licenses

 

 

224

 

 

 

215

 

Total Other Assets

 

$

860

 

 

$

749

 

 

Other Current Liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following:

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Other Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales tax payable

 

$

1,680

 

 

$

1,447

 

Accrued percentage rent

 

 

918

 

 

 

1,163

 

Deferred offering costs

 

 

118

 

 

 

125

 

Misc. accrued expenses

 

 

2,899

 

 

 

2,631

 

Total Other Current Liabilities

 

$

5,615

 

 

$

5,366

 

 

(m)
Advances from members

Advances from members consist of funding received from member owners. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company re-paid a member $864 thousand. As of March 31, 2024, the balance was $1.8 million and as of December 31, 2023, the balance was $2.7 million.

(n)
Pre-Opening Costs

Pre-opening costs, incurred in connection with the opening of new restaurants, are expensed as incurred. Pre-opening costs were $1.9 million and $519 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively.

(o)
Income Taxes

Prior to the IPO, the Company and its related entities were organized as limited liability companies or limited partnerships and are treated as pass-through entities for federal and state income tax purposes. As the Company and its related entities have elected to

be treated as partnerships for income tax purposes and are not subject to federal or state income taxes, income or loss is included in the tax returns of the members or the partners of the Company and its related entities based on their respective shares.

Deferred tax assets are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company recognizes positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return in accordance with existing accounting guidance on income taxes which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process. Under GAAP, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Interest and penalties on tax liabilities, if any, would be recorded in interest expense and other non-interest expense, respectively.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considered whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.

(p)
Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment owned, are reviewed quarterly for impairment and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long- lived asset or asset group to be tested for possible impairment, undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group are compared to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not expected to be recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. We assessed our long-lived assets for potential impairment with the result that no impairment charges were recorded in any of the periods presented.

(q)
Interest Income/Expense

A reconciliation of total interest cost to interest income/expense as reported in the condensed consolidated income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

87

 

 

 

256

 

 

Interest income

 

 

(363

)

 

 

(67

)

 

Interest (income) expense, net

 

$

(276

)

 

$

189

 

 

 

(r)
Liquor Licenses

Liquor licenses are deemed to have indefinite useful lives and are qualitatively tested on an annual basis for impairment. Liquor licenses are included in other assets in the accompanying balance sheets.

(s)
Sales Taxes

Sales taxes are imposed by state, county, and city governmental authorities, collected from customers and remitted to the appropriate governmental agency. The Company’s policy is to record the sales taxes collected as a liability on the books and then remove the liability when the sales tax is remitted. There is no impact on the condensed consolidated income statements as restaurant sales are recorded net of sales tax.

(t)
Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in General and Administrative costs in the accompanying condensed consolidated income statements. The Company incurred approximately $104 thousand and $33 thousand in advertising expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively.

(u)
Risks and Uncertainties.

We have been subject to continued risks and uncertainties as a result of the outbreak of, and local, state and federal governmental responses to, the COVID-19 pandemic which was declared a National Public Health Emergency in March 2020. We experienced significant disruptions to our business as suggested and mandated social distancing and shelter-in-place orders led to the temporary closure of all of our restaurants. In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, certain jurisdictions began allowing the reopening of restaurants. By the end of the first quarter of 2022 all of our restaurants were operating at full capacity with no capacity restrictions remaining. We cannot predict whether COVID-19 outbreaks will reoccur or whether variants will spike, what additional restrictions may be enacted, to what extent we can maintain sales volumes during or following any resumption of mandated social distancing protocols or vaccination or mask mandates and what long-lasting effects the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the restaurant industry as a whole. The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, labor-related impacts, supply chain disruptions and changes in consumer behavior, will determine the continued significance of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to our operating results and financial position.

The Company has experienced, and in the future may experience, inflation related to its purchase of certain food supplies that the Company needs to operate its business. This price volatility could potentially have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition and/or its results of operations. In order to mitigate price volatility, the Company monitors cost fluctuations and may adjust its menu prices accordingly. The Company’s ability to compensate for higher costs through increased menu pricing may be limited by the competitive environment in which the Company operates.

(v)
Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Several of the Company’s restaurants received, between May and August 2021, a total of approximately $16.8 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (“RRF”). The RRF funds must be used for specific purposes, and the Company was required to provide use of funds validation on an annual basis through March 2023. The Company accounted for the RRF funds as a government grant and has recognized the amounts as income as related expenses were incurred. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized approximately $13.0 million as RRF grant income and had deferred the remaining balance of $3.8 million. No RRF grant income was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

(w)
Employee Retention Credits

In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act was signed into law, providing numerous tax provisions and other stimulus measures, including the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”), a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 extended and expanded the availability of the ERC. We qualified for the ERC in the first and second quarters of 2019, second and fourth quarters of 2020 and first, second and third quarters of 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, we recorded an aggregate benefit of $0 and $1.2 million, respectively, in our condensed consolidated income statements to reflect the ERC.

(x) Deferred Offering Costs

The Company capitalized certain legal, accounting, and other third-party fees that were directly attributable to GEN Inc’s IPO. Following the successful consummation of the IPO in June 2023, deferred offering costs of approximately $3.3 million were recorded in the Company’s stockholders’ equity as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. The Company had no remaining deferred offering costs assets at March 31, 2024.

(y) Net Income Per Share

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by giving effect to all potential weighted-average

dilutive shares including stock options, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent units, restricted stock awards, and Class B Common Units exchangeable for shares of Class A common stock for the periods after the closing of the IPO on June 30, 2023. The dilutive effect of outstanding awards, if any, is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method or if-converted method, as applicable. See “Note 15—Net Income per Share.”

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Business Combinations
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Combinations
(3)
Business Combinations

On February 18, 2024, we acquired the remaining 50% interest in GKBH, which was previously accounted for under the equity method. GKBH has been consolidated in our consolidated financial statement commencing February 18, 2024, the date of acquisition. The purchase price for the acquisition was allocated based on estimates of the fair value of the net assets acquired at the acquisition date, with the excess allocated to goodwill. The total consideration for the acquisition consisted of $6.0 million, payable in cash. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we recognized approximately $370 thousand in acquisition-related costs, which were included within “Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest” in our condensed consolidated income statements.

The following table summarizes the fair value of GKBH’s assets and liabilities at the acquisition date, and the resulting goodwill.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Purchase price of 50% interest in GKBH

 

$

6,000

 

Acquisition-date fair value of previously held interest (Level 2)

 

 

4,286

 

Fair value of GKBH at acquisition date

 

 

10,286

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

24

 

Accounts Receivable

 

 

96

 

Inventories

 

 

22

 

Prepaid and Other assets

 

 

118

 

Deposits

 

 

67

 

Property and equipment

 

 

745

 

Operating lease right-of use assets

 

 

3,851

 

Liabilities assumed

 

 

(4,135

)

Total identifiable net assets

 

$

788

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

9,498

 

 

 

$

10,286

 

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the net assets acquired. The Company expects that a portion of the goodwill balance to be deductible for tax purposes over a period of 15 years. Goodwill is primarily attributed to growth and efficiency opportunities, expected synergies from combining the operations with the Company, and the assembled workforce.

 

The following table presents unaudited consolidated pro forma results as if the acquisition of GKBH had occurred on January 1, 2023.

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Revenue

 

 

51,669

 

 

 

45,691

 

Net income before taxes

 

 

733

 

 

 

7,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per common stock:

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

(0.61

)

 

$

-

 

Diluted

$

(0.61

)

 

$

-

 

 

The unaudited pro forma financial information reflects the acquisition of the GKBH by the application of pro forma adjustments to the Company’s historical financial statements as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2023. The unaudited pro forma financial information should not be considered indicative of actual results that would have been achieved had the acquisition of GKBH actually been consummated on the date indicated and does not purport to be indicative of the Company’s future financial position or results of operations. There were no material nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the acquisition included within the unaudited pro forma financial information.

The fair value of the previously held noncontrolling interest was determined based on the fair value of total consideration transferred and application of a discount for lack of control, which was determined using historical market data on control premiums and other industry data.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
(4)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents and investments. The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets of liabilities.

As of March 31, 2024, all of the Company's financial assets that were subject to fair value measurement were valued using observable inputs. The Company's financial assets valued based on Level 1 inputs consist of cash and money market funds. The Company's financial assets based on Level 1 inputs consist of U.S. treasury securities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2024

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 Money Market Account (included Cash and Cash Equivalents)

$

5,087

 

 

$

5,087

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)

$

20,592

 

$

20,592

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023

 

 Money Market Account (included Cash and Cash Equivalents)

 

$

9,079

 

 

$

9,079

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

20,322

 

 

$

20,322

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Property and Equipment, Net
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment, Net
(5)
Property and Equipment, Net

The costs and related accumulated depreciation and amortization of major classes of property:

 

 

For the year ended

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Equipment

 

 

13,799

 

 

 

12,387

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

6,093

 

 

 

5,467

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

48,602

 

 

 

43,022

 

Other assets

 

 

414

 

 

 

414

 

Construction in progress

 

 

3,647

 

 

 

4,894

 

 

$

72,555

 

 

$

66,184

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(35,417

)

 

 

(32,277

)

Property and Equipment, Net

 

$

37,138

 

 

$

33,907

 

 

The construction in progress balance on March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is related to new stores being developed for

openings expected in 2024.

Total depreciation and amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 was $1.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of which $31 thousand and $62 thousand for those periods were related to assets acquired under a finance lease.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Equity Method Investment
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Equity Method Investment
(6)
Equity Method Investment

On April 1, 2016, GEN Hawaii made an investment of $200 thousand for a 50% interest in GKBH, which operates a GEN restaurant in Hawaii. The Company accounted for this investments as an equity method investment since the Company did not control major operational and financial decisions, which require consent from the other owner.

On February 18, 2024, the Company purchased the remaining 50% membership interest for a total purchase price of $6.0 million and controls 100% of GKBH as of the acquisition date. See (Note 3. Business Acquisition.)

Prior to the purchase of GKBH, the following was recognized: during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023, the Company received distributions of $0 thousand and $350 thousand, respectively, from GKBH.

A summary of the GKBH financial position as of December 31, 2023 and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is as follows (unaudited):

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31,
2023

 

Current assets

 

 

808

 

Noncurrent assets

 

 

2,290

 

Current liabilities

 

 

972

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

 

1,064

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

(in thousands)

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

Net sales or gross revenue

 

 

 

1,829

 

Operating income

 

 

 

1,233

 

Net income

 

 

 

761

 

Net income attributable to the entity

 

 

 

381

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Line of Credit
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Line of Credit
(7)
Line of Credit

During March 2022 the Company entered into a line of credit for $8.0 million with Pacific City Bank (“PCB”). These funds were used to pay off related party loans payable. The line of credit matured on September 3, 2023, and bore interest at a variable interest rate which was defined as the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 1.75%, resulting in an interest rate of 10.25% on August 16, 2023, when paid in full. Only interest payments were due monthly with the principal balance to be paid in one payment at the maturity date. On August 16, 2023, the Company repaid in full the obligation under the line of credit plus accrued interest of $29 thousand. The balance as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $0.

On September 29, 2023, the Company entered into a new line of credit agreement for $20.0 million with PCB. The line of credit matures on September 25, 2024, and bears interest at a variable rate per annum equal to The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate, plus 0.25% resulting in an initial rate of 8.750%. The available balance is $20.0 million at March 31, 2024, with no draw against the line of credit.

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Notes Payable
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Notes Payable
(8)
Notes Payable

Note Payable to WDI

On February 18, 2024, the Company finalized an agreement with WDI International, Inc., (“WDI”) to acquire a 50% ownership stake in GKBH Restaurants, along with securing rights for participation in upcoming restaurant ventures in Hawaii, at a valuation of $6.0 million. Subsequently, on the same date, the Company disbursed $3.0 million in cash and committed to a promissory note amounting to $3.0 million as per the terms of the agreement. The note is non-interest bearing and is due August 16, 2024.

Notes Payable to Bank

On September 13, 2017, the Company and a commercial bank entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $3.0 million with a maturity date of September 15, 2024, at an interest rate of 6.00%. On September 2, 2020, the loan was amended for the amount of the balloon payment due on September 15, 2024. The Company pays $44 thousand each month and will pay one last payment estimated at $263 thousand due on September 15, 2024. Interest on this loan is computed on a 365/360 basis, by applying the ratio of the interest rate over a year of 360 days, multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days in the monthly period. This calculation method results in a slightly higher effective interest rate than the numeric interest rate originally stated. This note is guaranteed by six of the Company’s entities and is cross guaranteed by related party entities. On August 16, 2023, the Company paid the outstanding balance plus accrued interest in full. The balance at both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $0.

During the first quarter of 2023, the Company and a commercial bank entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $1.3 million with a maturity date of February 6, 2030, at a variable interest rate which is defined as the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 1.00%, resulting in an interest rate of 9.25% as of August 16, 2023. Principal and interest payments were due monthly and commenced in March 2023. On August 16, 2023, the Company paid the outstanding balance plus accrued interest in full.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

On July 1, 2020, the Company executed the standard loan documents for restaurants required for securing EIDL from the United States Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) under its Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance program. This assistance was sought in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business.

As of both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the total principal amount of the EIDLs was $4.4 million, and the proceeds were used for working capital purposes. Interest on the EIDLs accrues at 3.75% per annum and installment payments, including principal and interest, are due monthly beginning twelve months from the date of each loan. The balance of principal and interest is payable over thirty years from the date of the promissory note.

Note Payable to Landlord

In August 2017, GEN Fremont entered into a note agreement with a landlord. The Company is making equal monthly payments on this note which has a July 2027 maturity date, with an interest rate of 8.00% per annum. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the loan balance outstanding was $254 thousand and $271 thousand, respectively.

Total Obligations of Notes Payable

The aggregate maturities of all third party notes payable as of March 31, 2024:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

2024 - remaining

 

$

3,129

 

2025

 

 

179

 

2026

 

 

189

 

2027

 

 

163

 

2028

 

 

117

 

Thereafter

 

 

3,897

 

 

$

7,674

 

Less current portion of notes payable

 

 

(3,252

)

Long term portion

 

$

4,422

 

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Related Party Notes Payable
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Notes Payable
(9)
Related Party Notes Payable

During 2022, the member owners loaned $1.9 million to the Company for the construction and pre-opening costs at the new GEN Webster restaurant location. As of March 31, 2024, the loan balance outstanding was $1.2 million. The loan bears interest of 3.00% per year and matures on November 25, 2024.

In December 2022, the member owners loaned an additional $500 thousand to the Company for construction and pre-opening costs. The loan has a variable interest rate which is defined as the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate plus 1.75%, resulting in an interest rate of 9.25% at December 31, 2022. During January 2023, the Company repaid $500 thousand towards the Note Payable – related party. During March 2023, the member owner loaned another $500 thousand to the Company of which $150 thousand was repaid prior to the IPO transaction, and as part of the IPO transaction, the remaining loan balance was repaid in full and immediately contributed to owners’ equity.

The aggregate maturities of notes payable from related parties as of March 31, 2024, are as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Total related party notes payable

 

 

 

$

1,197

 

Less current portion of notes payable:

 

 

 

$

(1,197

)

Notes Payable, net of current portion:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense incurred for the related party debt was $25 thousand and $23 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Leases
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases
(10)
Leases

At inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether a contract is a lease based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Lease classification, measurement, and recognition are determined at lease commencement, which is the date the underlying asset is available for use by the Company. The accounting classification of a lease is based on whether the arrangement is effectively a financed purchase of the underlying asset (finance lease) or not (operating lease). The Company has operating and finance leases for its corporate office, restaurant locations, office equipment and kitchen equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of less than 1 year to up to 25 years, including options to extend many of the leases. For leases with renewal periods at the Company’s option, the Company determines the expected lease period based on whether the renewal of any options are reasonably assured at the inception of the lease.

Operating leases are accounted for on the balance sheet with the lease assets and liabilities recognized in “Operating lease assets”, “Operating lease liabilities, current” and “Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion”. Finance lease liabilities are recognized on the balance sheet in “Obligations under finance leases, current” and “Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion”.

Lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date. All lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the lease payments not yet paid. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, we estimate incremental borrowing rates corresponding to the maturities of the leases. We estimate this rate based on prevailing financial market conditions, comparable company and credit analysis, and management judgment. Operating lease assets are initially measured based on the lease liability, adjusted for initial direct costs, prepaid or deferred rent, and lease incentives. The operating lease liabilities are subsequently measured at the carrying amount of the lease liability adjusted for initial direct costs, prepaid or accrued lease payments, and lease incentives.

The following table summarizes the operating and finance lease activities to the income statement and balance sheet for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the three months ended March 31, 2023:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

Operating lease cost

 

Classification

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating lease cost

 

Occupancy and related expenses, and General and administrative expenses

 

$

2,760

 

 

$

2,099

 

Variable lease cost

 

Occupancy and related expenses, and General and administrative expenses

 

 

1,631

 

 

 

1,333

 

Total operating lease cost

 

 

 

$

4,391

 

 

$

3,432

 

 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Operating lease assets

 

$

121,369

 

 

$

99,255

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

 

4,113

 

 

 

4,535

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

 

133,552

 

 

 

110,501

 

Total operating lease liabilities

 

$

137,665

 

 

$

115,036

 

 

Finance lease assets, net

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Property and equipment

 

$

902

 

 

$

902

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(896

)

 

 

(861

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

6

 

 

$

41

 

 

Finance lease liabilities

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Obligations under finance leases, current

 

$

88

 

 

$

124

 

Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

Total finance lease liabilities

 

$

88

 

 

$

125

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

15.5

 

Finance leases

 

 

0.6

 

Weighted-Average Discount Rate

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

6.67

%

Finance leases

 

 

7.46

%

 

Maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2024:

 

 

Operating Leases

 

 

Finance Leases

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024 - remaining

 

$

8,918

 

 

$

90

 

2025

 

 

13,435

 

 

 

1

 

2026

 

 

13,876

 

 

 

 

2027

 

 

14,183

 

 

 

 

2028

 

 

14,395

 

 

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

169,707

 

 

 

 

Total undiscounted lease payments

 

$

234,514

 

 

$

91

 

Present value discount/interest

 

 

(96,849

)

 

 

(3

)

Present value

 

 

137,665

 

 

 

88

 

Lease liabilities, current

 

 

4,113

 

 

 

88

 

Lease liabilities, net of current

 

 

133,552

 

 

 

0

 

Total operating lease liability

 

$

137,665

 

 

$

88

 

 

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had additional operating leases related to new restaurants the Company has not yet taken possession of that will total $19.2 million in future lease payment commitments. These operating leases are expected to commence later in fiscal year 2024 and have lease terms, including option periods, of 20 to 22 years.

The Company is obligated under finance leases covering certain property and equipment that expire at various dates during the next 2 years. On March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 the gross amounts of property and equipment and related accumulated depreciation and amortization recorded under finance leases were as follows:

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

Property and equipment

 

 

902

 

 

 

905

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(896

)

 

 

(776

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

6

 

 

$

129

 

 

Amortization of assets held under finance leases is included with depreciation expense in the condensed consolidated income statement.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Commitments and Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
(11)
Commitments and Contingencies
(a)
Commitments

On November 23, 2016, pursuant to the U.S. government’s Immigrant Investor Program, commonly known as the EB-5 program (the “EB-5 Program”), Gen Restaurant Investment, LLC entered into an operating agreement with an investor (the “EB-5 Investor”). Under the terms and conditions of the EB- 5 program, the Company is subject to certain job creation requirements.

As part of the EB-5 Program operating agreement, Gen Restaurant Investment, LLC issued 3 units of Series II Preferred Member Interest in exchange for a 30% interest and received $1.5 million, recorded as equity. Five years from the date of issue, (the “Conversion Date”), or after approval of the l-829 petition to USCIS, the EB-5 Investor has the option to convert the Series II Units into Series I Units. If the EB-5 Investor does not exercise the conversion option, the Company may exercise its call option to purchase the EB-5 Investor’s interests for the fair market value. If approval of the preferred member's I-526 immigration application is denied, the Company is required to repurchase the preferred member's units for $1.5 million.

Accordingly, this has been presented as mezzanine equity, not permanent equity, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(b)
Contingencies

The Company and its related entities are involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The outcomes of these actions are not predictable but the Company does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these other actions will have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources. However, a significant increase in the number of these claims or an increase in amounts owing under successful claims, could materially and adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company is a party to several lawsuits brought in Los Angeles County, California by ex-employees alleging labor law violations. The Company plans to continue to defend against these claims and does not expect the outcome of the lawsuit to have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
(12)
Income Taxes

As a result of the IPO and the Transactions the Company owns a portion of the common units of the Operating Company, which is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal, and most applicable state and local income tax purposes. As a partnership, the Operating Company is generally not subject to U.S. federal and certain state and local income taxes. Any taxable income or loss generated by the Operating Company is passed through to and included in the taxable income or loss of its members in accordance with the terms of the Operating Agreement. The Company is subject to U.S. federal, state and local income taxes based on its share of the Operating Company’s pass-through taxable income.

The effective tax rate differs from the statutory tax rate primarily due to the Operating Company’s pass-through structure for U.S. income tax purposes.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits as a result of tax positions taken during a prior period or during the current period. No interest or penalties have been recorded as a result of tax uncertainties.

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $71 thousand. The Company’s effective income tax rate before discrete items for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was 1.85%.

Tax Receivable Agreement (“TRA”)

Gen, Inc. entered into the TRA, with the Operating Company and each of the members of the Operating Company (the “Members”) that provides for the payment by Gen Inc. to the Members of 85% of the amount of tax benefits, if any, that the Company may actually realize (or in some circumstances is deemed to realize) as a result of (i) increases in tax basis resulting from any future redemptions that are funded by Gen Inc. or exchanges of Class A Common Units described above in “Note 1—Organization and Description of Business” and (ii) certain other tax benefits attributable to payments made under the TRA.

The annual tax benefits are computed by calculating the income taxes due, including such tax benefits, and the income taxes due without such benefits. The Operating Company expects to benefit from the remaining 15% of any tax benefits that it may actually realize. The TRA payments are not conditioned upon any continued ownership interest in the Operating Company. The rights of each noncontrolling interest holder under the TRA are assignable to transferees of its interest in the Operating Company. The timing and amount of aggregate payments due under the TRA may vary based on a number of factors, including the amount and timing of the taxable income the Operating Company generates each year and the applicable tax rate.

As of March 31, 2024, the Company had a liability related to its projected obligations under the TRA of $584 thousand, which is reflected on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet in “Tax receivable agreement liability”. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Gen Inc. did not make any payments to members of the Operating Company pursuant to the TRA.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Non-controlling Interest
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Non-Controlling Interest
(13)
Non-Controlling Interest

As discussed in “Note 1 – Organization and Description of Business,” the Company consolidates the financial results of the Operating Company and reports a non-controlling interest related to the Class B Common Units held by non-controlling interest holders on its consolidated statements.

As of March 31, 2024, the Company owned 13.9% of the economic interests in the Operating Company, with the remaining 86.1% of the economic interest owned by non-controlling interest holders. The non-controlling interests on the accompanying condensed consolidated income statement represents the portion of the income attributable to the economic interests in the Operating Company held by the non-controlling holders of Class B Common Units calculated based on the weighted-average non-controlling interests’ ownership during the periods presented.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Other Related-Party Transactions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Other Related-Party Transactions
(14)
Other Related-Party Transactions

The Company purchased approximately $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, of supplies from Pacific Global (“PGD”), which is 100% owned by Mr. Jae Chang, our Co-Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Chang's direct family. Outstanding obligations for supply purchases from PGD of approximately $140 thousand were included in accounts payable as of March 31, 2023. Following the IPO on June 27, 2023 the agreement with PGD was terminated.

In 2016, the Company entered into a management agreement with JL Restaurant Management, Inc (formerly known as J&J Management Group, Inc.), a third party which shares offices with Mr. Jae Chang, our Co-Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company paid $0 and approximately $0.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023, respectively. As of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, included in accounts payable were payments due for obligations for management services provided by JL Restaurant Management, Inc. of $0 and $78 thousand, respectively. Following the IPO on June 27, 2023 this management agreement was terminated.

The Company purchased food from Wise Universal Inc., an affiliate 60% owned by Mr. Chang for $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and $3.5 million for three months ended March 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, included in accounts payable were outstanding obligations for food purchases from Wise of approximately $0 and $420 thousand, respectively.

On August 29, 2014, the Company entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Ignite Enterprise, LLC, (“Ignite”), 100% owned by Mr. David Kim, our Co-Chief Executive Officer, which provides for annual fees of up to 25% of gross revenue in exchange for various consulting services. The Company paid $0 and approximately $880 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and March 31, 2023, respectively, to Ignite for consulting services. Following the IPO on June 27, 2023 this agreement was terminated.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the Company paid $0 and approximately $100 thousand to Fast Fabrications, LLC (“Fast Fabrications”), for services related to restaurant interior construction. Fast Fabrications is an affiliate that is 100% owned by an employee of the Company.

As of December 31, 2021, the Company had notes receivable from Ignite and A/R Put-Forever, LP (100% owned by David Kim) totaling $21.5 million with interest accruing at 2.5% per annum. The $13.0 million was collected during the three months ending March 31, 2022. During the month of January 2022, the Company received $320 thousand from its partners. The remaining balance of approximately $13.0 million was repaid in full and immediately distributed to owner’s equity as part of the IPO transaction during June 2023.

As of December 31, 2023, GEN Mountain View had a related party account payable to a company owned by Mr. David Kim of approximately $152 thousand for purchases of fixed assets during 2018. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, GEN Mountain View paid $32 thousand towards this payable. The balance at March 31, 2024 was $120 thousand.

v3.24.1.1.u2
Net Income Per Share
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income Per Share
(15)
Net Income per Share

Basic net income per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to GEN Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to GEN Inc. by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities. Diluted net income per share for any periods for which loss per share is presented is the same as basic net income per share as the inclusion of potentially issuable shares would be antidilutive.

Prior to the amendment and restatement of the Operating Company’s LLC Agreement in connection with the IPO, the Operating Company’s membership interests were defined solely as percentage interests as the LLC Agreement did not define a number of membership units outstanding or authorized. As a result, a calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was not presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements as a denominator to the calculation could not be determined. The basic and diluted net income per share for the three months ended March 31, 2024 represents the period from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024.

A calculation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share of Class A common stock is as follows:

 

 

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

3,698

 

 

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

3,202

 

 

Net income attributable to Class A common stockholders

 

$

496

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic

 

 

4,324

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted

 

 

4,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share of Class A common stock - basic

 

$

0.11

 

 

Net income per share of Class A common stock - basic and diluted

 

$

0.11

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, 27,886,912 shares of Class B common stock was excluded from the weighted-average in the computation of diluted net income per share of Class A common stock because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Shares of Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses of GEN Inc. and are therefore not participating securities. Separate calculations of basic and diluted net income per share for Class B common stock has not been presented.

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Stock-Based Compensation
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation
(16)
Stock-Based Compensation

In connection with the IPO, the Company granted restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to certain team members that generally vest on the five year anniversary of the grant date, or over a five year period with vesting of 20% each year. The non-employee directors of the Company received RSUs that vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the grantee's continued service through the vesting period, or upon termination from the Board of Directors for any reason other than for cause, a pro rated portion of the shares vest on the termination date. The total stock based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $759 thousand, and is included in general and administrative expenses.

 

 

 

 

Number of RSUs

 

RSUs

 

(Thousands)

 

Non-vested as December 31, 2023

 

 

1,209

 

Granted

 

 

-

 

Vested

 

 

(117

)

Canceled

 

 

-

 

Non-vested as of March 31, 2024

 

 

1,092

 

 

The aggregate fair value of the RSU's granted during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $14.6 million. The unrecognized stock-based compensation of $12.2 million as of March 31, 2024, will be recognized through July 2028. The Company issued 372,600 (or 9% of the shares of common stock sold in the offering) warrants in connection with the IPO transaction to the underwriters. The warrants expire five years after the effective date of the registration and can be exercised on a cashless basis. As a result, the conversion of some or all of the warrants may dilute the ownership interests of existing shareholders.

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Subsequent Events
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events
(17)
Subsequent Events

The Company and its related parties evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through May 14, 2024, the date at which the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued.

Store Opening

On April 12, 2024, the Company opened a new restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
(a)
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company, collectively, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Annual Report”). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements, and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (all of which were considered of normal recurring nature) considered necessary to present fairly the Company's financial results. The results of the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 and for any other interim period or future year.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
(b)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company, as an emerging growth company, has elected to use the extended transition period which allows us to defer the adoption of new or revised standards. This allows the Company to adopt new or revised accounting standards as of the effective date for non-public business entities.

In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements. The new guidance requires all lessees in a lease with a lessor under common control to amortize leasehold improvement over the useful life of the common control group and provides new guidance for

recognizing a transfer of assets between entities under common control as an adjustment to equity when the lessee no longer controls the use of the underlying asset. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The adoption of this standard in the first quarter of 2024 did not have any material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ASC Topic 320, “Investments-Debt Securities,” requires that an enterprise classify all debt securities as either held-to-maturity, trading, or available-for-sale. During the third quarter 2023, the Company adopted ASC 320 and classified its U.S. Treasury and equivalent securities as held-to-maturity. Held-to-maturity securities are those securities which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 820): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures” which provides guidance to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and will adopt this pronouncement in the fourth quarter of 2024.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740),” “Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024. The Company is evaluating the presentational effect that ASU 2023-09 will have on our consolidation financial statements.

Use of Estimates
(c)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP and applicable rules, and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Annual Report.
Goodwill
(d)
Goodwill
Goodwill is calculated under ASC 805-30-30, which represents the excess of the fair value of purchase consideration of an acquired business over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at a reporting unit level on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances change or an event occurs that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the a reporting unit below its carrying amount.
Business Combinations
(e)
Business Combinations

The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”). Under the acquisition method, we recognize 100% of the assets we acquire and liabilities we assume, regardless of the percentage we own, at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisitions. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets and other identifiable intangible assets we acquire is recorded as goodwill. The assets we acquire, and liabilities we assume from contingencies, are recognized at fair value if we can readily determine the fair value during the measurement period. The operating results of the business the Company acquired are included in the consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

Equity-Based Compensation
(f)
Equity-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for equity-based compensation grants of equity awards to employees in accordance with ASC Topic 718, “Stock Based Compensation”. The Company issued restricted stock units to its employees.

The Company estimates the fair value of the restricted stock units on the grant-date and recognizes the resulting fair value over the requisite service period. The fair value of each restricted stock unit or award is determined based upon the value of the common stock granted. The Company has elected to treat stock-based awards with graded vesting schedules and time-based service conditions as a single award and recognizes stock-based compensation on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
(g)
Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company and its related entities consider all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents consist principally of cash, money market accounts and short-term investments. Short-term investments are classified as available for sale securities, which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value reported in earnings. Cash equivalents also include credit card transactions in transit.

As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were deposits in excess of federally insured amounts of $5.0 million and $8.8 million, respectively.

 

 

Carrying
Value/Amortized
Cost

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

 

Fair Value
as of
March 31,
2024

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Money Market Accounts (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

5,087

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

5,087

 

U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

20,000

 

 

$

592

 

 

$

 

 

$

20,592

 

 

$

25,087

 

 

$

592

 

 

$

 

 

$

25,679

 

Represent money market accounts. Excludes $2.4 million of cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concentration Risk
(h)
Concentration Risk

The Company relies on third parties for specified food products and supplies. In instances where these parties fail to perform their obligation, the Company may be unable to find alternative suppliers.

The Company relies on Sysco, an unrelated third-party, for a significant portion of its food supplies. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company entered into an agreement with Sysco Los Angeles, Inc., or Sysco, to purchase certain food supplies. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, Sysco accounted for approximately 35.2% and 0% of total food costs, respectively

The Company previously relied on U.S. Foods, an unrelated third-party for a significant portion of its food products. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company did not purchase from U.S. Foods. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, U.S. Foods accounted for approximately 52.2% of total food costs.

The Company relies on Pacific Global Distribution, Inc. (“PGD”), which provides restaurant supplies such as tableware, napkins, soda, and sauces. PGD is owned by a related party. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, PGD accounted for approximately 0.5% and 22.3% of total operating expenses, respectively.

The Company previously relied on Wise Universal, Inc. (“Wise”), an entity 60% owned by a related party, for food supplies for 13 restaurants. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 the Company did not purchase from Wise. For the three months ended March 31, 2023,Wise accounted for approximately and 27.8% of total food supplies.

Inventories
(i)
Inventories

Inventories consist principally of food and beverages and are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method (FIFO) for all inventories.

Revenue Recognition
(j)
Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” Revenue from the operation of the restaurants is recognized as food and beverage products are delivered to customers and payment is tendered at the time of sale.

Sales tax amounts collected from customers are remitted to governmental authorities and are excluded from revenue.

Property and Equipment
(k)
Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Property and equipment under finance leases are stated at the present value of minimum lease payments.

The estimated useful service lives are as follows:

 

Equipment

 

5 - 7 Years

Furniture and fixtures

 

5 - 7 Years

Leasehold improvements

 

Shorter of useful life or remaining lease term

 

The Company and its related entities capitalize certain costs in conjunction with improvements to specific sites for planned future restaurants. The Company and its related entities also capitalize certain costs, including interest, in conjunction with constructing new restaurants. These costs are included in property and equipment and are amortized over the shorter of the life of the related leasehold improvements or the remaining lease term. Costs related to abandoned sites and other site selection costs that cannot be identified with specific restaurants are charged to general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated income statements. The Company and its related entities did not capitalize any internal costs related to site preparation and construction activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 as any amounts were deemed immaterial.

Other Assets and Other Current Liabilities
(l)
Other Assets and Other Current Liabilities

Other assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following:

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Other Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security Deposits

 

$

636

 

 

$

534

 

Liquor Licenses

 

 

224

 

 

 

215

 

Total Other Assets

 

$

860

 

 

$

749

 

 

Other Current Liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following:

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Other Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales tax payable

 

$

1,680

 

 

$

1,447

 

Accrued percentage rent

 

 

918

 

 

 

1,163

 

Deferred offering costs

 

 

118

 

 

 

125

 

Misc. accrued expenses

 

 

2,899

 

 

 

2,631

 

Total Other Current Liabilities

 

$

5,615

 

 

$

5,366

 

Advances from Members
(m)
Advances from members

Advances from members consist of funding received from member owners. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company re-paid a member $864 thousand. As of March 31, 2024, the balance was $1.8 million and as of December 31, 2023, the balance was $2.7 million.

Pre-Opening Costs
(n)
Pre-Opening Costs

Pre-opening costs, incurred in connection with the opening of new restaurants, are expensed as incurred. Pre-opening costs were $1.9 million and $519 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively.

Income Taxes
(o)
Income Taxes

Prior to the IPO, the Company and its related entities were organized as limited liability companies or limited partnerships and are treated as pass-through entities for federal and state income tax purposes. As the Company and its related entities have elected to

be treated as partnerships for income tax purposes and are not subject to federal or state income taxes, income or loss is included in the tax returns of the members or the partners of the Company and its related entities based on their respective shares.

Deferred tax assets are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company recognizes positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return in accordance with existing accounting guidance on income taxes which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process. Under GAAP, a tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded. Interest and penalties on tax liabilities, if any, would be recorded in interest expense and other non-interest expense, respectively.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considered whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment.

Long-Lived Assets
(p)
Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment owned, are reviewed quarterly for impairment and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long- lived asset or asset group to be tested for possible impairment, undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group are compared to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not expected to be recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary. We assessed our long-lived assets for potential impairment with the result that no impairment charges were recorded in any of the periods presented.

Interest Income/Expense
(q)
Interest Income/Expense

A reconciliation of total interest cost to interest income/expense as reported in the condensed consolidated income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

87

 

 

 

256

 

 

Interest income

 

 

(363

)

 

 

(67

)

 

Interest (income) expense, net

 

$

(276

)

 

$

189

 

 

Liquor Licenses
(r)
Liquor Licenses

Liquor licenses are deemed to have indefinite useful lives and are qualitatively tested on an annual basis for impairment. Liquor licenses are included in other assets in the accompanying balance sheets.

Sales Taxes
(s)
Sales Taxes

Sales taxes are imposed by state, county, and city governmental authorities, collected from customers and remitted to the appropriate governmental agency. The Company’s policy is to record the sales taxes collected as a liability on the books and then remove the liability when the sales tax is remitted. There is no impact on the condensed consolidated income statements as restaurant sales are recorded net of sales tax.

Advertising Costs
(t)
Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in General and Administrative costs in the accompanying condensed consolidated income statements. The Company incurred approximately $104 thousand and $33 thousand in advertising expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively.

Risks and Uncertainties
(u)
Risks and Uncertainties.

We have been subject to continued risks and uncertainties as a result of the outbreak of, and local, state and federal governmental responses to, the COVID-19 pandemic which was declared a National Public Health Emergency in March 2020. We experienced significant disruptions to our business as suggested and mandated social distancing and shelter-in-place orders led to the temporary closure of all of our restaurants. In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, certain jurisdictions began allowing the reopening of restaurants. By the end of the first quarter of 2022 all of our restaurants were operating at full capacity with no capacity restrictions remaining. We cannot predict whether COVID-19 outbreaks will reoccur or whether variants will spike, what additional restrictions may be enacted, to what extent we can maintain sales volumes during or following any resumption of mandated social distancing protocols or vaccination or mask mandates and what long-lasting effects the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the restaurant industry as a whole. The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, labor-related impacts, supply chain disruptions and changes in consumer behavior, will determine the continued significance of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to our operating results and financial position.

The Company has experienced, and in the future may experience, inflation related to its purchase of certain food supplies that the Company needs to operate its business. This price volatility could potentially have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition and/or its results of operations. In order to mitigate price volatility, the Company monitors cost fluctuations and may adjust its menu prices accordingly. The Company’s ability to compensate for higher costs through increased menu pricing may be limited by the competitive environment in which the Company operates.

Restaurant Revitalization Fund
(v)
Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Several of the Company’s restaurants received, between May and August 2021, a total of approximately $16.8 million from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (“RRF”). The RRF funds must be used for specific purposes, and the Company was required to provide use of funds validation on an annual basis through March 2023. The Company accounted for the RRF funds as a government grant and has recognized the amounts as income as related expenses were incurred. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized approximately $13.0 million as RRF grant income and had deferred the remaining balance of $3.8 million. No RRF grant income was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

Employee Retention Credits
(w)
Employee Retention Credits

In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act was signed into law, providing numerous tax provisions and other stimulus measures, including the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”), a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 extended and expanded the availability of the ERC. We qualified for the ERC in the first and second quarters of 2019, second and fourth quarters of 2020 and first, second and third quarters of 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, we recorded an aggregate benefit of $0 and $1.2 million, respectively, in our condensed consolidated income statements to reflect the ERC.

Deferred Offering Costs

(x) Deferred Offering Costs

The Company capitalized certain legal, accounting, and other third-party fees that were directly attributable to GEN Inc’s IPO. Following the successful consummation of the IPO in June 2023, deferred offering costs of approximately $3.3 million were recorded in the Company’s stockholders’ equity as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. The Company had no remaining deferred offering costs assets at March 31, 2024.

Net Income Per Share

(y) Net Income Per Share

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by giving effect to all potential weighted-average

dilutive shares including stock options, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent units, restricted stock awards, and Class B Common Units exchangeable for shares of Class A common stock for the periods after the closing of the IPO on June 30, 2023. The dilutive effect of outstanding awards, if any, is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method or if-converted method, as applicable. See “Note 15—Net Income per Share.”

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Organization and Description of Business (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Summary of List of Entities in Operation

The following tables lists the Company’s entities in operation as of March 31, 2024:

Name

 

Operating Name

 

State

 

Purpose

GEN Restaurant Group, LLC

 

GEN Tustin

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Huntington Beach

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Oxnard

 

CA

 

Restaurant

JC Group International Inc. (S Corp)

 

GEN Henderson

 

NV

 

Restaurant

 

GEN West Covina

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Corona

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Restaurant Investment, LLC

 

GEN Glendale

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN California, LLC

 

GEN Fullerton

 

CA

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Mira Mesa

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Arizona, LLC

 

GEN Tempe

 

AZ

 

Restaurant

GEN Chandler, LLC

 

GEN Chandler

 

AZ

 

Restaurant

GEN Nevada, LLC

 

GEN Sahara

 

NV

 

Restaurant

 

GEN Miracle Mile

 

NV

 

Restaurant

GEN Alhambra, LLC

 

GEN Alhambra

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Arlington, LP

 

GEN Arlington

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Cerritos, LLC

 

GEN Cerritos

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Cerritos II, LP

 

Gen Cerritos II

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Torrance, LLC

 

GEN Torrance

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Rancho Cucamonga, LP

 

GEN Rancho Cucamonga

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN San Jose, LP

 

GEN San Jose

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Northridge, LP

 

GEN Northridge

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Chino Hills, LP

 

GEN Chino Hills

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Carrollton, LP

 

GEN Carrollton

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Fort Lauderdale, LP

 

GEN Fort Lauderdale

 

FL

 

Restaurant

GEN Fremont, LP

 

GEN Fremont

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Concord, LP

 

GEN Concord

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Webster, LP

 

GEN Webster

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Westgate, LP

 

GEN Westgate

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Westheimer, LLC

 

GEN Westheimer

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Manhattan NYU, LP

 

GEN Manhattan

 

NY

 

Restaurant

GEN Mountain View, LP

 

GEN Mountain View

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GKBH Restaurant, LLC

 

GEN Korean BBQ

 

HI

 

Restaurant

GEN Hawaii, LLC

 

Investment Company

 

HI

 

Management of GKBH

GEN Online, LLC

 

GEN Online

 

CA

 

Website sales

GEN Sacramento, LP

 

GEN Sacramento

 

CA

 

Restaurant

GEN Pearlridge, LLC

 

GEN Pearlridge

 

HI

 

Restaurant

GEN Kapolei, LP

 

GEN Kapolei

 

HI

 

Restaurant

GEN Frisco, LP

 

GEN Frisco

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Houston, LLC

 

GEN Houston

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Seattle, LP

 

GEN Seattle

 

WA

 

Restaurant

GEN Dallas, LP

 

GEN Dallas

 

TX

 

Restaurant

GEN Texas, LLC

 

Investment Company

 

TX

 

Management of GEN Houston and GEN Webster

GEN Master, LLC

 

Holding Company

 

NV

 

Management

GEN Restaurant Management, LLC

 

GRM

 

DE

 

Management

v3.24.1.1.u2
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Investments in Debt Securities

 

Carrying
Value/Amortized
Cost

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

 

 

Fair Value
as of
March 31,
2024

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Money Market Accounts (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

5,087

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

5,087

 

U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

20,000

 

 

$

592

 

 

$

 

 

$

20,592

 

 

$

25,087

 

 

$

592

 

 

$

 

 

$

25,679

 

Represent money market accounts. Excludes $2.4 million of cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated Useful Service Lives

The estimated useful service lives are as follows:

 

Equipment

 

5 - 7 Years

Furniture and fixtures

 

5 - 7 Years

Leasehold improvements

 

Shorter of useful life or remaining lease term

Other Assets and Other Current Liabilities

Other assets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following:

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Other Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security Deposits

 

$

636

 

 

$

534

 

Liquor Licenses

 

 

224

 

 

 

215

 

Total Other Assets

 

$

860

 

 

$

749

 

 

Other Current Liabilities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following:

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Other Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales tax payable

 

$

1,680

 

 

$

1,447

 

Accrued percentage rent

 

 

918

 

 

 

1,163

 

Deferred offering costs

 

 

118

 

 

 

125

 

Misc. accrued expenses

 

 

2,899

 

 

 

2,631

 

Total Other Current Liabilities

 

$

5,615

 

 

$

5,366

 

Reconciliation of Total Interest Cost to Interest Income/Expense

A reconciliation of total interest cost to interest income/expense as reported in the condensed consolidated income statement for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

87

 

 

 

256

 

 

Interest income

 

 

(363

)

 

 

(67

)

 

Interest (income) expense, net

 

$

(276

)

 

$

189

 

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Business Combinations (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Summary of Fair Value of GKBH's Assets and Liabilities at Acquisition Date and Resulting Goodwill

The following table summarizes the fair value of GKBH’s assets and liabilities at the acquisition date, and the resulting goodwill.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Purchase price of 50% interest in GKBH

 

$

6,000

 

Acquisition-date fair value of previously held interest (Level 2)

 

 

4,286

 

Fair value of GKBH at acquisition date

 

 

10,286

 

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

24

 

Accounts Receivable

 

 

96

 

Inventories

 

 

22

 

Prepaid and Other assets

 

 

118

 

Deposits

 

 

67

 

Property and equipment

 

 

745

 

Operating lease right-of use assets

 

 

3,851

 

Liabilities assumed

 

 

(4,135

)

Total identifiable net assets

 

$

788

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

9,498

 

 

 

$

10,286

 

Unaudited Consolidated Pro Forma Results

The following table presents unaudited consolidated pro forma results as if the acquisition of GKBH had occurred on January 1, 2023.

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Revenue

 

 

51,669

 

 

 

45,691

 

Net income before taxes

 

 

733

 

 

 

7,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per common stock:

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

(0.61

)

 

$

-

 

Diluted

$

(0.61

)

 

$

-

 

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Summay of Financial Assets to Fair Value Measurement Valued Using Observable Inputs

As of March 31, 2024, all of the Company's financial assets that were subject to fair value measurement were valued using observable inputs. The Company's financial assets valued based on Level 1 inputs consist of cash and money market funds. The Company's financial assets based on Level 1 inputs consist of U.S. treasury securities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2024

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 Money Market Account (included Cash and Cash Equivalents)

$

5,087

 

 

$

5,087

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)

$

20,592

 

$

20,592

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023

 

 Money Market Account (included Cash and Cash Equivalents)

 

$

9,079

 

 

$

9,079

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)

 

$

20,322

 

 

$

20,322

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Summary of Costs and Related Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization

The costs and related accumulated depreciation and amortization of major classes of property:

 

 

For the year ended

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

December 31,
2023

 

Equipment

 

 

13,799

 

 

 

12,387

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

6,093

 

 

 

5,467

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

48,602

 

 

 

43,022

 

Other assets

 

 

414

 

 

 

414

 

Construction in progress

 

 

3,647

 

 

 

4,894

 

 

$

72,555

 

 

$

66,184

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(35,417

)

 

 

(32,277

)

Property and Equipment, Net

 

$

37,138

 

 

$

33,907

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Equity Method Investment (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Summary of GKBH financial position and results of operations

A summary of the GKBH financial position as of December 31, 2023 and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 is as follows (unaudited):

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31,
2023

 

Current assets

 

 

808

 

Noncurrent assets

 

 

2,290

 

Current liabilities

 

 

972

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

 

1,064

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

(in thousands)

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

Net sales or gross revenue

 

 

 

1,829

 

Operating income

 

 

 

1,233

 

Net income

 

 

 

761

 

Net income attributable to the entity

 

 

 

381

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Notes Payable (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Aggregate Maturities of Notes Payable

The aggregate maturities of all third party notes payable as of March 31, 2024:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

2024 - remaining

 

$

3,129

 

2025

 

 

179

 

2026

 

 

189

 

2027

 

 

163

 

2028

 

 

117

 

Thereafter

 

 

3,897

 

 

$

7,674

 

Less current portion of notes payable

 

 

(3,252

)

Long term portion

 

$

4,422

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Related Party Notes Payable (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Schedule of Aggregate Maturities of Notes Payable from Related Parties

The aggregate maturities of notes payable from related parties as of March 31, 2024, are as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Total related party notes payable

 

 

 

$

1,197

 

Less current portion of notes payable:

 

 

 

$

(1,197

)

Notes Payable, net of current portion:

 

 

 

 

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Leases (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Summary of Operating and Finance Lease Activities

The following table summarizes the operating and finance lease activities to the income statement and balance sheet for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the three months ended March 31, 2023:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

 

Operating lease cost

 

Classification

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Operating lease cost

 

Occupancy and related expenses, and General and administrative expenses

 

$

2,760

 

 

$

2,099

 

Variable lease cost

 

Occupancy and related expenses, and General and administrative expenses

 

 

1,631

 

 

 

1,333

 

Total operating lease cost

 

 

 

$

4,391

 

 

$

3,432

 

 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Operating lease assets

 

$

121,369

 

 

$

99,255

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

 

4,113

 

 

 

4,535

 

Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion

 

 

133,552

 

 

 

110,501

 

Total operating lease liabilities

 

$

137,665

 

 

$

115,036

 

 

Finance lease assets, net

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Property and equipment

 

$

902

 

 

$

902

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(896

)

 

 

(861

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

6

 

 

$

41

 

 

Finance lease liabilities

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Obligations under finance leases, current

 

$

88

 

 

$

124

 

Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

Total finance lease liabilities

 

$

88

 

 

$

125

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2024

 

Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

15.5

 

Finance leases

 

 

0.6

 

Weighted-Average Discount Rate

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

6.67

%

Finance leases

 

 

7.46

%

Schedule Maturities of Lease Liabilities

Maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2024:

 

 

Operating Leases

 

 

Finance Leases

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024 - remaining

 

$

8,918

 

 

$

90

 

2025

 

 

13,435

 

 

 

1

 

2026

 

 

13,876

 

 

 

 

2027

 

 

14,183

 

 

 

 

2028

 

 

14,395

 

 

 

 

Thereafter

 

 

169,707

 

 

 

 

Total undiscounted lease payments

 

$

234,514

 

 

$

91

 

Present value discount/interest

 

 

(96,849

)

 

 

(3

)

Present value

 

 

137,665

 

 

 

88

 

Lease liabilities, current

 

 

4,113

 

 

 

88

 

Lease liabilities, net of current

 

 

133,552

 

 

 

0

 

Total operating lease liability

 

$

137,665

 

 

$

88

 

Gross Amounts of Property and Equipment and Related Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Recorded under Finance Leases On March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 the gross amounts of property and equipment and related accumulated depreciation and amortization recorded under finance leases were as follows:

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

March 31, 2024

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

Property and equipment

 

 

902

 

 

 

905

 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

(896

)

 

 

(776

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

6

 

 

$

129

 

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Net Income Per Share (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Calculation of Numerator and Denominator Used in Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

A calculation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share of Class A common stock is as follows:

 

 

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

March 31,
2024

 

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

3,698

 

 

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

3,202

 

 

Net income attributable to Class A common stockholders

 

$

496

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic

 

 

4,324

 

 

Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted

 

 

4,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share of Class A common stock - basic

 

$

0.11

 

 

Net income per share of Class A common stock - basic and diluted

 

$

0.11

 

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Awards Activity

 

 

Number of RSUs

 

RSUs

 

(Thousands)

 

Non-vested as December 31, 2023

 

 

1,209

 

Granted

 

 

-

 

Vested

 

 

(117

)

Canceled

 

 

-

 

Non-vested as of March 31, 2024

 

 

1,092

 

v3.24.1.1.u2
Organization and Description of Business - Additional Information (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
Feb. 18, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Restaurants
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
Restaurants
$ / shares
Apr. 01, 2016
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Number of restaurants | Restaurants   39 37  
Class A Common Stock        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Common stock, par value | $ / shares   $ 0.001 $ 0.001  
Class B Common Stock        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Common stock, par value | $ / shares   $ 0.001 $ 0.001  
GEN LLC        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent   13.90%    
GEN LLC | GKBH Restaurant, LLC [Member]        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent 100.00%     50.00%
Total purchase price | $ $ 6.0      
GEN Hawaii, LLC [Member] | GKBH Restaurant, LLC [Member]        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Parent 100.00%      
Equity investment ownership percentage 50.00%      
Total purchase price | $ $ 6.0      
Maximum        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Lease term   22 years    
Maximum | Huebner Oaks (San Antonio), TX        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Lease term   15 years    
Maximum | Pflugerville (Austin), TX        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Lease term   15 years    
Maximum | Bayside (Queens), NY        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Lease term   15 years    
Minimum        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Lease term   20 years    
Minimum | Huebner Oaks (San Antonio), TX        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Lease term   10 years    
Minimum | Pflugerville (Austin), TX        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Lease term   10 years    
Minimum | Bayside (Queens), NY        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Lease term   10 years    
v3.24.1.1.u2
Organization and Description of Business - Summary of List of Entities in Operation (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
GEN Tustin [Member] | GEN Restaurant Group LLC [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Huntington Beach [Member] | GEN Restaurant Group LLC [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Oxnard [Member] | GEN Restaurant Group LLC [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Henderson [Member] | JC Group International Inc. (S Corp) [Member] | NV  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN West Covina [Member] | JC Group International Inc. (S Corp) [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Corona [Member] | JC Group International Inc. (S Corp) [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Glendale [Member] | GEN Restaurant Investment LLC [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Fullerton [Member] | GEN California LLC [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Mira Mesa [Member] | GEN California LLC [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Tempe [Member] | GEN Arizona LLC [Member] | AZ  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Chandler [Member] | GEN Chandler LLC [Member] | AZ  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Sahara [Member] | GEN Nevada LLC [Member] | NV  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Miracle Mile [Member] | GEN Nevada LLC [Member] | NV  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Alhambra [Member] | GEN Alhambra LLC [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Arlington [Member] | GEN Arlington, LP [Member] | TX  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Cerritos [Member] | GEN Cerritos LLC [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
Gen Cerritos II [Member] | GEN Cerritos II LP [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Torrance [Member] | GEN Torrance LLC [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Rancho Cucamonga [Member] | GEN Rancho Cucamonga LP [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN San Jose [Member] | GEN San Jose LP [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Northridge [Member] | GEN Northridge LP [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Chino Hills [Member] | GEN Chino Hills LP [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Carrollton [Member] | GEN Carrollton LP [Member] | TX  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Fort Lauderdale [Member] | GEN Fort Lauderdale LP [Member] | FL  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Fremont [Member] | GEN Fremont LP [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Concord [Member] | GEN Concord, LP [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Webster [Member] | GEN Webster, LP [Member] | TX  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Westgate [Member] | GEN Westgate, LP [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Westheimer [Member] | GEN Westheimer, LLC [Member] | TX  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Manhattan [Member] | GEN Manhattan NYU, LP [Member] | NY  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Mountain View [Member] | GEN Mountain View, LP [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Korean BBQ [Member] | GKBH Restaurant, LLC [Member] | HI  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
Investment Company [Member] | GEN Hawaii, LLC [Member] | HI  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Management of GKBH
Investment Company [Member] | GEN Texas, LLC [Member] | TX  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Management of GEN Houston and GEN Webster
GEN Online [Member] | GEN Online, LLC [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Website sales
GEN Sacramento [Member] | GEN Sacramento, LP [Member] | CA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Pearlridge [Member] | GEN Pearlridge, LLC [Member] | HI  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Kapolei [Member] | GEN Kapolei, LP [Member] | HI  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Frisco [Member] | GEN Frisco, LP [Member] | TX  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Houston [Member] | GEN Houston, LLC [Member] | TX  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
Gen Seattle [Member] | Gen Seattle, LP [Member] | WA  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
GEN Dallas [Member] | GEN Dallas, LP [Member] | TX  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Restaurant
Holding Company [Member] | GEN Master, LLC [Member] | NV  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Management
GRM [Member] | GEN Restaurant Management, LLC [Member] | DE  
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]  
Purpose Management
v3.24.1.1.u2
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Restaurants
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Restaurants
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Deposits in excess of federally insured amount $ 5,000,000       $ 8,800,000
Related party ownership percentage 60.00%        
Number of restaurants | Restaurants 39       37
Advances from members repaid $ 864,000        
Advance from members balance 1,800,000       $ 2,700,000
Pre-opening costs $ 1,901,000 $ 519,000      
Tax benefit 1.85%        
Impairment charges $ 0        
Advertising expense 104,000 33,000      
Restaurant revitalization fund received     $ 16,800,000    
Restaurant revitalization fund grant income 0 0   $ 13,000,000  
Restaurant revitalization fund grant income deferred       $ 3,800,000  
Employee retention credits 0 $ 1,165,000      
Deferred offering costs 0        
IPO          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Deferred offering costs $ 3,300,000        
Minimum          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Tax benefit 50.00%        
Sysco Los Angels, Inc          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Percent of food cost 35.20% 0.00%      
U S Foods          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Percent of food cost   52.20%      
Pacific Global Distribution Inc          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Operating expenses concentration risk percent 0.50% 22.30%      
Wise Universal, Inc          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Percent of food supplies   27.80%      
Number of restaurants | Restaurants 13        
ASU 2023-01          
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]          
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false] true        
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adoption Date Mar. 31, 2024        
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Immaterial Effect [true false] true        
v3.24.1.1.u2
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Investments in Debt Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Held-to-Maturity Securities [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Carrying Value/Amortized Cost $ 28,122 $ 32,631
Investments, Carrying Value/Amortized Cost 25,087  
Investments, Gross Unrealized Gains 592  
Investments, Fair Value 25,679  
U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)    
Schedule of Held-to-Maturity Securities [Line Items]    
Investments, Carrying Value/Amortized Cost 20,000  
Investments, Gross Unrealized Gains 592  
Investments, Fair Value 20,592  
Money Market Accounts (included in cash and cash equivalents)    
Schedule of Held-to-Maturity Securities [Line Items]    
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Carrying Value/Amortized Cost 5,087  
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value $ 5,087  
v3.24.1.1.u2
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Investments in Debt Securities (Parenthetical) (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Cash and cash equivalents of money market accounts $ 2.4
v3.24.1.1.u2
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Service Lives (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Equipment [Member] | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful life 7 years
Equipment [Member] | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful life 5 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful life 7 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Estimated useful life 5 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member]  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life description Shorter of useful life or remaining lease term
v3.24.1.1.u2
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Other Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Other assets $ 860 $ 749
Security Deposits    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Other assets 636 534
Liquor Licenses    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Other assets $ 224 $ 215
v3.24.1.1.u2
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]    
Other current liabilities $ 5,615 $ 5,366
Sales Tax Payable    
Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]    
Other current liabilities 1,680 1,447
Accrued Percentage Rent    
Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]    
Other current liabilities 918 1,163
Deferred Offering Costs    
Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]    
Other current liabilities 118 125
Misc. Accrued Expenses    
Other Current Liabilities [Line Items]    
Other current liabilities $ 2,899 $ 2,631
v3.24.1.1.u2
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Total Interest Cost to Interest Income/Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Interest expense $ 87 $ 256
Interest income (363) (67)
Interest (income) expense, net $ (276) $ 189
v3.24.1.1.u2
Business Combinations - Additional Information (Details) - GKBH Acquisition [Member]
$ in Thousands
Feb. 18, 2024
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Remaining ownership percentage acquired 50.00%
Total purchase price $ 6,000
Acquisition-related costs $ 370
Goodwill balance, expected tax deductible period 15 years
v3.24.1.1.u2
Business Combinations - Summary of Fair Value of GKBH's Assets and Liabilities at Acquisition Date and Resulting Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Feb. 18, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Goodwill   $ 9,498
GKBH Acquisition [Member]    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Purchase price of 50% interest in GKBH $ 6,000  
Acquisition-date fair value of previously held interest (Level 2) 4,286  
Fair value of GKBH at acquisition date 10,286  
Cash 24  
Accounts Receivable 96  
Inventories 22  
Prepaid and Other assets 118  
Deposits 67  
Property and equipment 745  
Operating lease right-of use assets 3,851  
Liabilities assumed (4,135)  
Total identifiable net assets 788  
Goodwill 9,498  
Asset, liabilities and goodwill,Total $ 10,286  
v3.24.1.1.u2
Business Combinations - Summary of Fair Value of GKBH's Assets and Liabilities at Acquisition Date and Resulting Goodwill (Parenthetical) (Details)
Feb. 18, 2024
GKBH Acquisition [Member]  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Remaining ownership percentage acquired 50.00%
v3.24.1.1.u2
Business Combinations - Unaudited Consolidated Pro Forma Results (Details) - GKBH Acquisition [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Revenue $ 51,669 $ 45,691
Net income before taxes $ 733 $ 7,943
Earnings per common stock: Basic $ (0.61)  
Earnings per common stock: Diluted $ (0.61)  
v3.24.1.1.u2
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Summay of Financial Assets to Fair Value Measurement Valued Using Observable Inputs (Details) - Fair Value Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Financial assets $ 20,592 $ 20,322
Money Market Accounts (included in cash and cash equivalents)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Financial assets 5,087 9,079
Level 1 | U.S. Treasury Securities (included in cash and cash equivalents)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Financial assets 20,592 20,322
Level 1 | Money Market Accounts (included in cash and cash equivalents)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Financial assets $ 5,087 $ 9,079
v3.24.1.1.u2
Notes Receivable from Related Party - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Interest income earned from related parties $ 363 $ 67
v3.24.1.1.u2
Property and Equipment, Net - Summary of Costs and Related Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 72,555 $ 66,184
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (35,417) (32,277)
Property and equipment, net 37,138 33,907
Equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 13,799 12,387
Furniture and Fixtures    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 6,093 5,467
Leasehold Improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 48,602 43,022
Other Assets    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 414 414
Construction in Progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 3,647 $ 4,894
v3.24.1.1.u2
Property and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]    
Depreciation and amortization $ 1,566 $ 1,131
Depreciation and amortization related to finance lease $ 31 $ 62
v3.24.1.1.u2
Equity Method Investment - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Feb. 18, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Apr. 01, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]          
Investment   $ 0   $ 523  
GEN LLC          
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]          
Ownership interest   13.90%      
GKBH          
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]          
Distributions received from GKBH   $ 0 $ 350    
Investment         $ 200
GKBH | GEN LLC          
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]          
Ownership interest 100.00%       50.00%
Total purchase price $ 6,000        
Percentage of remaining purchased membership interest 50.00%        
v3.24.1.1.u2
Equity Method Investment - Summary of GKBH financial position and results of operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Current assets $ 32,450   $ 36,818
Current liabilities 34,091   31,303
Operating income 108 $ 3,174  
Net income 3,698 4,531  
Net income attributable to the entity $ 496 4,134  
GKBH      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Current assets     808
Noncurrent assets     2,290
Current liabilities     972
Noncurrent liabilities     $ 1,064
Net sales or gross revenue   1,829  
Operating income   1,233  
Net income   761  
Net income attributable to the entity   $ 381  
v3.24.1.1.u2
Line of Credit - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2023
Aug. 16, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Line of credit matured Sep. 25, 2024     Sep. 03, 2023  
Interest rate, paid   10.25%      
Description of periodic payments       Only interest payments were due monthly with the principal balance to be paid in one payment at the maturity date.  
Repayments of lines of credit with accrued interest   $ 29,000      
Line of credit       $ 0 $ 0
Initial interest rate 8.75%        
Line of credit facility remaining borrowing capacity       20,000,000  
Drawings against line of credit       $ 0  
Line of Credit | Wall Street Journal Prime Rate          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Interest rate 0.25%     1.75%  
Pacific City Bank          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
New line of credit $ 20,000,000   $ 8,000,000    
v3.24.1.1.u2
Notes Payable - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 18, 2024
Sep. 13, 2017
Aug. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Aug. 16, 2023
Notes Payable [Line item]                
Promissory note       $ 3,000        
Loan agreement, balance       7,674        
Economic Injury Disaster Loan                
Notes Payable [Line item]                
Loan agreement       $ 4,400     $ 4,400  
Loan agreement, interest rate       3.75%        
Loan agreement, frequency of payment       monthly        
Loan, payment period       30 years        
Notes Payable to Bank | Commercial Bank Loan Agreement One                
Notes Payable [Line item]                
Loan agreement   $ 3,000            
Loan agreement, maturity date   Sep. 15, 2024            
Loan agreement, interest rate   6.00%            
Loan agreement, monthly balloon payment       $ 44        
Loan agreement, frequency of payment       month        
Loan agreement, last payment estimated, balloon payment       $ 263        
Interest rate, terms       Interest on this loan is computed on a 365/360 basis, by applying the ratio of the interest rate over a year of 360 days, multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days in the monthly period. This calculation method results in a slightly higher effective interest rate than the numeric interest rate originally stated.        
Loan agreement, balance       $ 0     0  
Date of loan amended for balloon payment       Sep. 02, 2020        
Notes Payable to Bank | Commercial Bank Loan Agreement Two                
Notes Payable [Line item]                
Loan agreement         $ 1,300      
Loan agreement, maturity date         Feb. 06, 2030      
Loan agreement, interest rate               9.25%
Loan agreement, frequency of payment       monthly        
Notes Payable to Bank | Commercial Bank Loan Agreement Two | Wall Street Journal Prime Rate                
Notes Payable [Line item]                
Loan agreement, variable interest rate           1.00%    
Note Payable to Landlord                
Notes Payable [Line item]                
Loan agreement, interest rate     8.00%          
Loan agreement, balance       $ 254     $ 271  
Debt instrument maturity month and year     2027-07          
Note Payable to WDI International, Inc                
Notes Payable [Line item]                
Loan agreement $ 6,000              
Disbursed cash 3,000              
Promissory note $ 3,000              
Note Payable to WDI International, Inc | GKBH                
Notes Payable [Line item]                
Equity investment ownership percentage 50.00%              
v3.24.1.1.u2
Notes Payable - Aggregate Maturities of Notes Payable (Details)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Abstract]  
2024 - remaining $ 3,129
2025 179
2026 189
2027 163
2028 117
Thereafter 3,897
Long term debt 7,674
Less current portion of notes payable (3,252)
Long term portion $ 4,422
v3.24.1.1.u2
Related Party Notes Payable - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Jan. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Related Party Notes Payable [Line Item]            
Proceeds from related party loans         $ 500  
Interest expense       $ 87 256  
Related Party            
Related Party Notes Payable [Line Item]            
Loan agreement, interest rate     9.25%     9.25%
Proceeds from related party loans $ 500   $ 500      
Repayment of notes payable $ 150 $ 500        
Interest expense       25 $ 23  
Related Party | Wall Street Journal Prime Rate            
Related Party Notes Payable [Line Item]            
Interest rate           1.75%
Related Party | GEN Webster            
Related Party Notes Payable [Line Item]            
Loan agreement, maturity date           Nov. 25, 2024
Notes payable       $ 1,200    
Proceeds from related party loans           $ 1,900
Loan interest     3.00%     3.00%
v3.24.1.1.u2
Related Party Notes Payable - Schedule of Aggregate Maturities of Notes Payable from Related Parties (Details)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Total related party notes payable $ 7,674
Less current portion of notes payable (3,252)
Notes Payable, net of current portion 4,422
Related Party  
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]  
Total related party notes payable 1,197
Less current portion of notes payable (1,197)
Notes Payable, net of current portion $ 0
v3.24.1.1.u2
Leases - Summary of Operating Lease Activity to the Income Statement - Operating Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Total operating lease cost $ 4,391 $ 3,432
Occupancy and Related Expenses, and General and Administrative Expenses    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease cost 2,760 2,099
Variable lease cost $ 1,631 $ 1,333
v3.24.1.1.u2
Leases - Summary of Operating Lease Activity to the Balance Sheet Statement - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease assets $ 121,369 $ 99,255
Operating lease liabilities, current 4,113 4,535
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 133,552 110,501
Total operating lease liabilities $ 137,665 $ 115,036
v3.24.1.1.u2
Leases - Summary of Finance Lease Activity to the Balance Sheet Statement - Finance Lease Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]      
Property and equipment $ 902 $ 902 $ 905
Accumulated depreciation (896) (861) (776)
Property and equipment, net $ 6 $ 41 $ 129
v3.24.1.1.u2
Leases - Summary of Finance Lease Activity to the Balance Sheet Statement - Finance Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Obligations under finance leases, current $ 88 $ 124
Obligations under finance leases, net of current portion 0 1
Total finance lease liabilities $ 88 $ 125
v3.24.1.1.u2
Leases - Summary of Operating and Finance Lease Activity to the Income Statement and Balance sheet- Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)
Mar. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Operating leases, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years) 15 years 6 months
Finance leases, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years) 7 months 6 days
Operating leases, Weighted Average Discount Rate 6.67%
Finance leases, Weighted Average Discount Rate 7.46%
v3.24.1.1.u2
Leases - Schedule Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]    
2024 (remaining months) $ 8,918  
2025 13,435  
2026 13,876  
2027 14,183  
2028 14,395  
Thereafter 169,707  
Total undiscounted lease payments 234,514  
Present value discount/interest (96,849)  
Present value 137,665  
Lease liabilities, current 4,113 $ 4,535
Lease liabilities, net of current 133,552 110,501
Total operating lease liabilities 137,665 115,036
Finance Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]    
2023 (remaining months) 90  
2024 1  
2025 0  
2026 0  
2027 0  
Thereafter 0  
Total undiscounted lease payments 91  
Present value discount/interest (3)  
Present value 88  
Lease liabilities, current 88 124
Lease liabilities, net of current 0 1
Total finance lease liabilities $ 88 $ 125
v3.24.1.1.u2
Leases - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Additional operating leases $ 19.2
Finance lease expiry 2 years
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease terms 25 years
Lease term 22 years
Minimum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease terms 1 year
Lease term 20 years
v3.24.1.1.u2
Leases - Gross Amounts of Property and Equipment and Related Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Recorded under Finance Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]      
Property and equipment $ 902 $ 902 $ 905
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (896) (861) (776)
Property and equipment, net $ 6 $ 41 $ 129
v3.24.1.1.u2
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - Investment Banking
$ in Millions
Oct. 14, 2022
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Percentage of interest 30.00%
Equity $ 1.5
Repurchase preferred member's units $ 1.5
v3.24.1.1.u2
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 0  
Income tax expense 71,000  
Interest or penalties $ 0  
Percentage of tax benefits due to equity owners 85.00%  
Tax receivable agreement percentage of tax benefits remaining realize 15.00%  
Tax receivable agreement liability $ 584,000 $ 0
Tax receivable agreement payments $ 0  
Effective income tax rates 1.85%  
v3.24.1.1.u2
Non-controlling Interest - Additional Information (Details) - GEN LLC
Mar. 31, 2024
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Economic interest owned by operating company 13.90%
Economic interest owned by non-controlling interest holders 86.10%
v3.24.1.1.u2
Other Related-Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 29, 2014
Jan. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Accounts payable for purchases             $ 152,000  
Deferred offering costs     $ 0          
Payment towards accounts payable     32,000          
Pacific Global (PGD)                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Purchases of company       $ 800,000        
Outstanding obligation       $ 140,000        
Other related party transactions ownership percentage rate       100.00%        
JL Restaurant Management, Inc                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Outstanding obligation     0 $ 78,000        
Payments to third party     0 600,000        
Wise Universal, Inc                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Purchases of company     0 3,500,000        
Outstanding obligation     $ 0 420,000        
Other related party transactions ownership percentage rate     60.00%          
Ignite                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Payments to third party     $ 0 880,000        
Other related party transactions ownership percentage rate 100.00%              
Ignite | Maximum                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Annual fees of gross revenue for consulting services percentage 25.00%              
Fast Fabrications, LLC                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Payments to third party     $ 0 $ 100,000        
Other related party transactions ownership percentage rate     100.00%          
Ignite and A/R Put-Forever, LP                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Notes receivable from related party           $ 21,500,000    
Accruing interest rate     2.50%          
Other related party transactions ownership percentage rate           100.00%    
Collection from notes receivable   $ 320,000     $ 13,000,000      
Repayment of remaining balance               $ 13,000,000
Related Party                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Accounts payable for purchases     $ 120,000          
IPO                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Deferred offering costs     $ 3,300,000          
v3.24.1.1.u2
Net Income Per Share - Calculation of Numerator and Denominator Used in Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]    
Net income $ 3,698 $ 4,531
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 3,202 $ 397
Net income attributable to Class A common stockholders $ 496  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding basic 4,324  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding diluted 4,324  
Net income per share basic $ 0.11  
Net income per share diluted $ 0.11  
Class A Common Stock    
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]    
Net income $ 3,698  
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 3,202  
Net income attributable to Class A common stockholders $ 496  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding basic 4,324  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding diluted 4,324  
Net income per share basic $ 0.11  
Net income per share diluted $ 0.11  
v3.24.1.1.u2
Net Income Per Share - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
shares
Class B Common Stock  
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]  
Weighted-average shares, common stock options excluded 27,886,912
v3.24.1.1.u2
Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
General and Administrative Expenses      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Stock based compensation expense   $ 759  
RSU      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 5 years    
Aggregate fair value of RSU's granted     $ 14,600
Unrecognized stock-based compensation   $ 12,200  
RSU | Over a Five Year      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 5 years    
Vesting rights percentage 20.00%    
Common Stock      
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Number of stock converted as warrants 372,600    
Percentage of stock issued to underwriter as warrant 9.00%    
Warrants expire term 5 years    
v3.24.1.1.u2
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Awards Activity (Details) - RSU
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Non-vested as December 31, 2023 1,209
Vested (117)
Non-vested as of March 31, 2023 1,092

GEN Restaurant (NASDAQ:GENK)
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