Press - David Zhao | Entrepreneur, Creator, Investor

Chubby Group’s $100 Million GEN Acquisition Plan Could Strengthen Its Texas Restaurant Network

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

Chubby Group is preparing for a significant expansion following its proposed $100 million acquisition of operations at 47 GEN Korean BBQ restaurants across the United States. According to Dealroom.co, the transaction could include all 12 GEN locations in Texas,...

Chubby Group’s $100 Million GEN Korean BBQ Deal Could Expand Its Presence Across 12 Texas Locations

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

Texas could become a significant part of Chubby Group’s next phase of expansion following its proposed $100 million acquisition of operations at 47 GEN Korean BBQ restaurants nationwide. According to Hoodline, GEN currently operates 12 restaurants across Texas,...

Chubby Group Plans GEN X Transformation Following $50 Million Series A and $100 Million Acquisition Agreement

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

Chubby Group is preparing for a significant new phase of expansion after securing $50 million in Series A funding led by Prysm Capital and signing an agreement to acquire 47 GEN Korean BBQ restaurants and four development sites in a transaction valued at up to $100...

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

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

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....

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