GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Revenue Disclosure
Total deferred revenue related to gift cards include the full value of the unredeemed gift card balances less recognized breakage and the unamortized portion of third-party fees. The following tables present information related to gift cards (in thousands):
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For the Year Ended December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Gift card liabilities: |
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Beginning Balance |
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$ |
5,983 |
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$ |
- |
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Gift Card Activations |
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25,698 |
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9,563 |
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Gift Card Redemptions |
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(14,793 |
) |
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(2,964 |
) |
Gift Card Breakage |
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(2,219 |
) |
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(616 |
) |
Ending Balance |
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$ |
14,669 |
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$ |
5,983 |
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Mar 10, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.