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    SEC Form DEFA14A filed by GEN Restaurant Group Inc.

    4/30/26 4:22:03 PM ET
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    DEFA14A 1 genk_defa_14a_notice_202.htm DEFA14A DEFA14A

    UNITED STATES

    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

    Washington, D.C. 20549

    SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

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    GEN Logo P.O. BOX 8016, CARY, NC 27512-9903 Your vote matters! GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders Tuesday, June 23, 2026 10:00 AM, Pacific Time Annual Meeting to be held live via the internet - please visit www.proxydocs.com/GENK for more details. You must register to attend the meeting online and/or participate at www.proxydocs.com/GENK For a convenient way to view proxy materials, VOTE, and obtain directions to attend the meeting, go to www.proxydocs.com/GENK To vote your proxy while visiting this site, you will need the 12 digit control number in the box below. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote your shares. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Under United States Securities and Exchange Commission rules, proxy materials do not have to be delivered in paper. Proxy materials can be distributed by making them available on the internet. If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy materials, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. In order to receive a paper package in time for this year's meeting, you must make this request on or before June 8, 2026. Meeting Materials: Notice of Meeting and Proxy Statement & Annual Report on Form 10-K Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholders Meeting To Be Held On June 23, 2026 For Stockholders of record as of April 24, 2026 To order paper materials, use one of the following methods. Internet: www.investorelections.com/GENK Call: 1-866-648-8133 Email: paper@investorelections.com * If requesting material by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12 digit control number (located below) in the subject line. No other requests, instructions OR other inquiries should be included with your e-mail requesting material. Your control number Have the 12 digit control number located in the box above available when you access the website and follow the instructions. SEE REVERSE FOR FULL AGENDA Copyright © 2026 BetaNXT, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved

     

     

     


     

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    GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE: FOR ON PROPOSALS 1 AND 2 PROPOSAL 1. To elect two Class III directors to hold office until the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. 1.01 Jae Chang 1.02 David H. Park 2. To ratify the appointment of CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

     

     

     


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