CHRISTIAN LEE
PRESIDENT/COO
FLAME BROILER
DANIEL LEE
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER
FLAME BROILER
WHY: Second-generation leaders of Santa Ana-based chain of fast-casual Korean rice bowls, with more than 60 locations in OC. 2025 marked 30th anniversary.
IN THE NEWS: This year, brothers rebranded the chain with a new store design, logo and tagline. Original Fullerton location was one of many outposts to be updated. Also opened first Texas store in May.
NOTABLE: Sons of Flame Broiler founder Young Lee. 2022 marked the brothers’ official
move into executive roles at the company. Brother David is manager of brand experience
and store development at the chain.
QUOTABLE: Daniel says on his LinkedIn that he eats about five bowls a week. Christian said one of his first memories of the business was watching his father cook the restaurant’s housemade “magic sauce” at a young age.
