Wagamama Names Suk Singh as Chief Development Officer

Veteran Executive to Spearhead U.S. Growth and Site Strategy

JULY 9, 2025 – Wagamama, the globally loved modern Asian restaurant brand with over 200 locations worldwide, has announced the appointment of Suk Singh as Chief Development Officer of Wagamama USA. With more than 25 years of executive-level experience in real estate development, asset management, franchising, and global growth, Singh will now lead the charge in Wagamama’s U.S. expansion and long-term site strategy.

This announcement comes on the heels of Stephen Judge’s recent appointment as CEO of Wagamama USA, further reinforcing the brand’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and expanding its footprint across the country. Wagamama, which first launched in London in 1992, currently operates seven full-service U.S. locations in New York, Boston, Virginia, and Florida.

“Suk Singh brings a wealth of experience in real estate development, site acquisition and large-scale rollouts,” said CEO Stephen Judge. “His vision, leadership, and industry insight will be instrumental. I’m thrilled to welcome Suk to the team.”

A Proven Leader in Restaurant Development

Singh brings a prestigious career history to Wagamama, including executive roles with some of the industry’s most recognizable names:

EVP & Chief Development Officer at Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN)
Chief Development Officer at Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI)
Vice President of Development & Franchising, North America at Burger King Corporation (NYSE: QSR)

He has also served as a Board Trustee at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), further cementing his status as a leader in restaurant development strategy.

In his previous roles, Singh played a key part in the creation and market launch of new restaurant concepts, as well as overseeing multi-unit growth for iconic brands including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Red Lobster, and Aussie Grill. His strategic partnership building, real estate expertise, and operational planning will be crucial to accelerating Wagamama USA’s growth in key urban and suburban markets.

About Wagamama

Founded in 1992 in the UK, Wagamama is known for its fast-casual, Asian-inspired menu, offering fresh and flavorful noodle bowls, rice dishes, shareables, juices, Asian beers, sake, and more in a social and vibrant dining environment. The brand operates 200+ global locations and continues to expand its U.S. presence with exciting new leadership and ownership strategy.

As of May 2025, Wagamama’s U.S. operations have returned under Wagamama UK ownership, following the conclusion of a joint venture with U.S.-based partners that had been in place since February 2020.