WaBa Grill, an LA-original rice bowl chain known for its Asian-inspired menu, proudly reports an impressive 2024, driven by new restaurants in critical markets, robust development activities, encouraging sales data and menu innovations that delighted guests. The brand’s top 25% of locations surpassed an AUV of $1.27 million, with the top 50% exceeding $1.1 million. […]
WaBa Grill, an LA-original rice bowl chain known for its Asian-inspired menu, invites guests to indulge in its new, limited-time Ube Royale Cheesecake, adding a distinctly colorful and decadent dessert option to its restaurants. The new Ube Royale Cheesecake stars ube, a popular purple yam native to the Philippines, which provides a nutty, sweet complement […]
Bikky, a customer data platform built exclusively for multi-unit restaurants, announced a partnership with WaBa Grill, a leading fast-casual chain known for its freshly charbroiled protein bowls, plates, and tacos served at grab-and-go speed. Founded in 2006 on the principle that healthy food and quality ingredients should be accessible to all, the brand quickly became […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, is turning up the heat with the launch of its fiery WaBlaze Sauce. The spicy new offering ignites taste buds with red pepper and chili extract, delivering just the right amount of heat without overpowering the fresh flavors WaBa Grill fans love. WaBlaze joins the […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, is expanding its Asian-inspired menu with the launch of a refreshing Thai Tea. Inspired by the beloved Southeast Asian beverage, WaBa Grill’s Thai Tea is an expertly crafted combination of lightly sweetened black tea and creamy milk served over ice. Available now at all 190+ […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, announced that its Fresno restaurant is now open for business. Marking the brand’s first location in Fresno and third in California’s Central Valley, the restaurant is owned and operated by Simran Nagra and longtime WaBa Grill franchisee Jerry Bajwa, who operates 21 WaBa Grill […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, has proudly wrapped up a significant part of its multifaceted Back to Basics development initiative: the inaugural Grill Master Competition. The internal competition featured 200 WaBa Grill cooks in a high-stakes cooking contest to earn the coveted Grill Master title. It also recognized the […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural BKE Scholarships, which were announced this week at an awards luncheon in Anaheim Hills. The BKE Scholarship Foundation, named for WaBa Grill founders Brian Ham, Kyle Lee and Eric Lee, debuted earlier this year to […]
WaBa Grill announced the official launch of its Boom Boom Tacos, a new handheld way to enjoy WaBa Grill’s signature Asian-inspired flavors with an added kick. The tacos were tested for a limited time earlier this year at more than a dozen WaBa Grill restaurants throughout Southern California. After an immensely successful trial, the tasty […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, unveiled its Boom Boom Tacos, a signature menu item packed with flavor that’s currently testing at select restaurants. Made with grilled-to-order, all-natural chicken, ribeye steak or jumbo shrimp, each taco is served in a golden blend tortilla made with corn and flour and topped with spicy […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, announced a recently inked multi-unit development deal that will significantly expand its presence in Arizona. Signed by longtime WaBa Grill franchisee Jerry Bajwa of Bajwa Group of Companies, the new Arizona development deal paves the way for 10 WaBa Grill locations to open throughout […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, reported that consistent sales and franchise growth fueled a successful 2022. Building upon record-setting results from the previous year, WaBa Grill experienced a 2.3% increase in 2022 same store sales (SSS) and a 3.8% increase in total system sales (TSS) over the prior year. 2022 also […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, announced a recently inked multi-unit development deal that will introduce WaBa Grill to the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region, marking the brand’s entry into Texas. Signed by longtime WaBa Grill franchisee Hilario Raygoza, the new Dallas development deal paves the way for 10 WaBa Grill […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, is growing its fresh, fire-grilled footprint throughout Northern California with the announcement of a new development deal that will bring 20 more restaurants to the state from Fresno to Sacramento. The 20-store development deal was signed by longtime WaBa Grill franchisees Gurpreet and Navreet Boparai, […]
WaBa Grill announced Q2 performance results, which includes more positive sales and franchise growth, including a 20-unit Northern California development deal, as 2022 reached the halfway point. Following an impressive first quarter, Q2 same store sales (SSS) rose to $43.7 million – up 2.2% from the previous year. Second quarter total system sales (TSS) reached […]
WaBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, announced the opening of its first Camarillo restaurant. Located in Camarillo Plaza, it’s now even easier for Camarillo residents to get their hands on WaBa’s better-for-you rice bowls, plates and salads. The new Camarillo WaBa Grill is owned by franchisees Gurpreet and Navreet Boparai, who […]
