CHRISTIAN AND DANIEL LEE
PRESIDENT, COO/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.
IN THE NEWS: Restarted chain’s franchise program in 2024 after a five-year hiatus, which began with signing a multi-unit development deal in May to enter Dallas area with existing franchisee; also opened first double drive-thru in Jacksonville, Florida in April.
NOTABLE: Sons of Flame Broiler founder Young Lee. 2022 marked the brothers’ official move into executive roles at the company. Third son David works at the chain as well.
QUOTABLE: Christian Lee said one of his first memories of the business was watching his father cook the restaurant’s house-made “magic sauce” at a young age.
