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Maen, Lee — Innovative Dining Group. Lee Maen
Partner
Innovative Dining Group
THE LATEST: In January, Maen said Innovative Dining Group was preparing to roll out a yakumi-style fast-casual counter service restaurant offering sushi at affordable prices. Maen&s company has furloughed about 1,000 employees during the Covid-19 pandemic.
BACKGROUND: Maen launched Innovative Dining Group with partners Phil Cummins and Craig Katz in 1996. The firm specializes in Japanese and steak restaurants in Los Angeles; Newport Beach; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Las Vegas; Dubai; and Chicago. The company's brands include Sushi Roku, Roku, BOA Steakhouse, Robata Bar and Katana. Maen worked his way through UCLA as a waiter and bartender. He holds an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Before going into the restaurant industry, Maen dabbled in the nightclub business. He has been involved with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce as vice chairman of the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District.
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