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Wagyu House Brings a New Chapter of Premium Japanese Dining to Downtown Bellevue

Wagyu House Brings a New Chapter of Premium Japanese Dining to Downtown Bellevue

by Claire Chu | Oct 21, 2026 | Media, News, Press

Downtown Bellevue’s dining scene is preparing to welcome Wagyu House, an upscale all-you-can-eat Japanese yakiniku concept coming to Lincoln Square North at The Bellevue Collection. Taking over the former Din Tai Fung location, the restaurant will introduce an...
David Zhao Confirms Chubby Group’s $50 Million Series A in Axios Exclusive

David Zhao Confirms Chubby Group’s $50 Million Series A in Axios Exclusive

by Claire Chu | Oct 17, 2026 | Media, News, Press

Chubby Group’s growth has attracted national financial attention, with Axios reporting an exclusive confirmation from co-founder David Zhao of the company’s $50 million Series A funding round led by Prysm Capital. The investment values Chubby Group at $500...
Chubby Group’s $50 Million Series A Ranks Among the Largest Food-Sector Funding Rounds

Chubby Group’s $50 Million Series A Ranks Among the Largest Food-Sector Funding Rounds

by Claire Chu | Oct 17, 2026 | Media, News, Press

Chubby Group has reached a significant milestone in the restaurant industry after securing $50 million in Series A funding led by Prysm Capital at a $500 million post-money valuation. According to Dealroom.co, the investment ranks among the top 2% of comparable U.S....
Chubby Group’s $100 Million GEN Agreement Highlights a New Approach to Restaurant Expansion

Chubby Group’s $100 Million GEN Agreement Highlights a New Approach to Restaurant Expansion

by Claire Chu | Oct 17, 2026 | Media, News, Press

Chubby Group is preparing for a significant expansion following its $100 million agreement to acquire operations at 47 GEN Korean BBQ restaurants across the United States. Beyond the scale of the proposed transaction, the agreement introduces a financial restructuring...
Chubby Group Secures $50 Million Investment to Accelerate National Restaurant Growth

Chubby Group Secures $50 Million Investment to Accelerate National Restaurant Growth

by Claire Chu | Oct 17, 2026 | Media, News, Press

Chubby Group has secured $50 million in Series A funding led by Prysm Capital, reaching a $500 million valuation as the company prepares for its next phase of national expansion. The investment marks the company’s first institutional funding round and comes...
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