GEN Restaurant Group receives $100 million buyout offer for US restaurant operations

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GEN Restaurant Group has received a non-binding letter of intent from an undisclosed multi-concept restaurant operator to acquire its US restaurant operations and related leases for $100 million. Under the proposed terms, GEN would retain full ownership of its consumer packaged goods and retail business, shifting its strategy to become a pure-play CPG company. The company stated the deal could strengthen its balance sheet while allowing it to focus on its rapidly growing packaged-goods segment, which requires less capital than restaurant expansion. GEN's board, along with financial and legal advisors, will evaluate the proposal to determine the best path for shareholders.

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