WaBa Grill is an American fast casual restaurant chain specializing in healthy foods. Based in the Southwestern United States and founded in 2006, it has been called "one of the nation's leading healthy rice bowl chains".[3]
History
WaBa Grill was founded in 2006 by Kyle Lee, Brian Ham, and Eric Lee, who still are involved in the business as of 2021.[4]
During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in April 2020, employees of the chain, along with other restaurant workers, went on strike demanding protection equipment against the virus, hazard pay, and to be paid while on quarantine.[5]
Products
The majority of WaBa Grill's menu items are rice bowls, with toppings like chicken, plant-based steak, rib eye steak, salmon, shrimp, and tofu. Salads are offered, along with "Boom Boom Tacos", which are covered with a sesame dressing, green onions, and a