Kura Sushi USA Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
Kura Sushi (NASDAQ: KRUS) reported fiscal fourth quarter and full-year results for the period ended August 31, 2025. Q4 sales were $79.4M (vs $66.0M a year ago) with comparable restaurant sales +0.2%. Q4 net income was $2.3M or $0.18 per diluted share versus a loss in prior-year Q4. FY2025 sales were $282.8M (vs $237.9M), with FY net loss of $1.9M or $(0.16) per diluted share. Restaurant-level operating profit was $52.1M (18.4% of sales) for FY2025. Company opened a record 15 restaurants in fiscal 2025 and expects 16 new restaurants and FY2026 sales of $330–334M.
Kura Sushi (NASDAQ: KRUS) ha riportato i risultati del quarto trimestre fiscale e dell'anno fiscale per il periodo terminato il 31 agosto 2025. Le vendite del Q4 ammontano a 79,4 milioni di dollari (rispetto a 66,0 milioni di dollari un anno fa) con vendite comparabili dei ristoranti in crescita di +0,2%. Il reddito netto del Q4 è stato di 2,3 milioni di dollari o 0,18 dollari per azione diluita rispetto a una perdita nel Q4 dell'anno precedente. Le vendite FY2025 sono state di 282,8 milioni di dollari (rispetto ai 237,9 milioni), con una perdita netta annuale di 1,9 milioni di dollari o (0,16) dollari per azione diluita. L'utile operativo a livello di ristorante è stato di 52,1 milioni di dollari (il 18,4% delle vendite) per FY2025. L'azienda ha aperto un numero record di 15 ristoranti nell'esercizio 2025 e prevede 16 nuovi ristoranti e vendite FY2026 di $330–334M.
Kura Sushi (NASDAQ: KRUS) informó los resultados del cuarto trimestre fiscal y del año completo para el periodo terminado el 31 de agosto de 2025. Las ventas del Q4 fueron de 79,4 millones de dólares (frente a 66,0 millones de dólares hace un año) con ventas comparables de restaurantes +0,2%. El ingreso neto del Q4 fue de 2,3 millones de dólares o 0,18 dólares por acción diluida frente a una pérdida en el Q4 del año anterior. Las ventas FY2025 fueron de 282,8 millones de dólares (frente a 237,9 millones), con una pérdida neta del año de 1,9 millones de dólares o (0,16) por acción diluida. El beneficio operativo a nivel de restaurante fue de 52,1 millones de dólares (18,4% de las ventas) para FY2025. La compañía abrió un récord de 15 restaurantes en el ejercicio 2025 y espera 16 nuevos restaurantes y ventas FY2026 de $330–334M.
Kura Sushi (NASDAQ: KRUS) 는 2025년 8월 31일 종료 period에 대한 4분기 및 연간 실적을 발표했다. Q4 매출은 79.4백만 달러 (작년 동기 66.0백만 달러 대비)로 동일점포 매출은 +0.2%이다. Q4 순이익은 230만 달러 또는 희석주당 0.18달러로 전년 Q4의 손실에서 개선되었다. FY2025 매출은 282.8백만 달러 (전년 237.9백만 달러 대비), FY 순손실은 1.9백만 달러 또는 (0.16) 달러의 희석주당이다. FY2025 레스토랑 수준 영업이익은 52.1백만 달러로 매출의 18.4%이다. 회사는 2025 회계연도에 레코드 15개 레스토랑을 열었고 2026 회계연도에는 16개의 신규 레스토랑과 FY2026 매출 $330–334M를 계획하고 있다.
Kura Sushi (NASDAQ : KRUS) a annoncé les résultats du quatrième trimestre fiscal et de l’exercice complet pour la période se terminant le 31 août 2025. Les ventes du T4 étaient de 79,4 millions de dollars (contre 66,0 millions de dollars il y a un an) avec des ventes comparables de restaurants en hausse de +0,2%. Le bénéfice net du T4 était de 2,3 millions de dollars ou 0,18 dollar par action diluée, contre une perte au T4 de l’exercice précédent. Les ventes FY2025 étaient de 282,8 millions de dollars (contre 237,9 millions), avec une perte nette annuelle de 1,9 million de dollars ou 0,16 dollar par action diluée. Le résultat opérationnel par restaurant était de 52,1 millions de dollars (18,4% des ventes) pour FY2025. L’entreprise a ouvert un record de 15 restaurants au cours de l’exercice 2025 et prévoit 16 nouveaux restaurants ainsi que des ventes FY2026 de $330–334M.
Kura Sushi (NASDAQ: KRUS) meldete die Ergebnisse des vierten Fiskalquartals und des Geschäftsjahres für den Zeitraum bis zum 31. August 2025. Q4-Umsätze betrugen 79,4 Mio. $ (im Vergleich zu 66,0 Mio. $ im Vorjahr) mit vergleichbaren Restaurantumsätzen von +0,2%. Q4-Nettoergebnis betrug 2,3 Mio. $ bzw. 0,18 $ je verwässerte Aktie gegenüber einem Verlust im Vorjahres-Q4. FY2025-Umsätze betrugen 282,8 Mio. $ (gegenüber 237,9 Mio. $), mit FY-Nettoverlust von 1,9 Mio. $ bzw. 0,16 $ je verwässerte Aktie. Restaurantniveau Betriebsergebnis lag bei 52,1 Mio. $ (18,4% des Umsatzes) für FY2025. Das Unternehmen eröffnete im Geschäftsjahr 2025 einen Rekord von 15 Restaurants und rechnet mit 16 neuen Restaurants sowie FY2026-Umsätzen von $330–334M.
Kura Sushi (NASDAQ: KRUS) أعلنت عن نتائج الربع الرابع المالي والسنة المالية كاملة للفترة المنتهية في 31 أغسطس 2025. كانت مبيعات الربع الرابع بـ 79.4 مليون دولار (مقابل 66.0 مليون دولار في العام الماضي) مع مبيعات مطاعم قابلة للمقارنة بارتفاع قدره 0.2%. كان صافي دخل الربع الرابع 2.3 مليون دولار أو 0.18 دولار للسهم المائع مقارنة بخسارة في الربع الرابع من العام السابق. كانت مبيعات FY2025 بـ 282.8 مليون دولار (مقابل 237.9 مليون دولار)، مع خسارة صافية للسنة قدرها 1.9 مليون دولار أو (0.16) دولار للسهم المائع. كان الربح التشغيلي على مستوى المطاعم 52.1 مليون دولار (18.4% من المبيعات) للسنة المالية 2025. حققت الشركة رقمًا قياسيًا بفتح 15 مطعمًا في السنة المالية 2025 وتتوقع 16 مطعمًا جديدًا ومبيعات FY2026 تتراوح بين $330–334M.
- Q4 sales up to $79.4M from $66.0M
- Adjusted EBITDA Q4 grew to $7.4M from $5.5M
- Record 15 new restaurants opened in fiscal 2025
- FY2026 sales guidance of $330–$334M (implied ~17%+ growth)
- Comparable restaurant sales declined 1.3% for FY2025
- Average unit volume fell to $3.9M from $4.2M year-over-year
- Restaurant-level margin decreased to 18.4% from 20.1% in FY2024
- FY2025 net loss of $1.9M (still loss on annual basis)
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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (“Kura Sushi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KRUS), a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept, today announced financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2025.
Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Total sales were
$79.4 million , compared to$66.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2024; - Comparable restaurant sales increased
0.2% for the fourth quarter of 2025 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2024; - Operating income was
$1.5 million , compared to an operating loss of$5.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024; - Net income was
$2.3 million , or$0.18 per diluted share, compared to net loss of$5.2 million , or$(0.46) per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024; - Adjusted net income* was
$2.5 million , or$0.20 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted net income* of$1.0 million or$0.09 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2024; - Restaurant-level operating profit* was
$15.7 million , or19.8% of sales; - Adjusted EBITDA* was
$7.4 million ; and - Three new restaurants opened during the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025.
*Adjusted net income, Restaurant-level operating profit and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures and are defined below under “Key Financial Definitions.” Please see the reconciliation of non-GAAP measures accompanying this release. See also “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
Hajime Uba, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kura Sushi, stated, “I’m incredibly proud of what our team achieved during fiscal 2025 as we delivered a strong class of restaurant openings, adding a record of 15 new locations. We also successfully managed our corporate G&A expenses, resulting in an annual adjusted EBITDA growth of over
Review of Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
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Review of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
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Restaurant Development
During the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025, the Company opened three new restaurants in The Woodlands, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah and Boulder, Colorado. Subsequent to August 31, 2025, the Company opened three new restaurants in Arcadia, California; Freehold, New Jersey and Modesto, California.
Fiscal Year 2026 Outlook
- Total sales between
$330 million and$334 million ; - 16 new restaurants, maintaining an annual unit growth rate above
20% , with average net capital expenditures per unit of approximately$2.5 million ; - General and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales between
12.0% and12.5% ; and - Restaurant-level operating profit margins of approximately
18% .
Conference Call
A conference call and webcast to discuss Kura Sushi’s financial results is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. EDT today. Hosting the conference call and webcast will be Hajime “Jimmy” Uba, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Uttz, Chief Financial Officer, and Benjamin Porten, SVP Investor Relations & System Development.
Interested parties may listen to the conference call via telephone by dialing 201-689-8471. A telephone replay will be available shortly after the call has concluded and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the passcode is 13751709. The webcast will be available at www.kurasushi.com under the investor relations section and will be archived on the site shortly after the call has concluded.
About Kura Sushi USA, Inc.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a leading technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept with 82 locations across 22 U.S. states and Washington DC. The Company offers guests a distinctive dining experience built on authentic Japanese cuisine and an engaging revolving sushi service model. Kura Sushi USA, Inc. was established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc., a Japan-based revolving sushi chain with more than 650 restaurants internationally and 45 years of brand history. For more information, please visit www.kurasushi.com.
Key Financial Definitions
Adjusted Net Income (Loss), a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income (loss) before certain items, such as litigation expenses and restaurant impairments, that the Company believes are not indicative of its core operating results. Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share represents adjusted net income (loss) divided by the number of diluted shares.
EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income (loss) before interest, income taxes and depreciation and amortization expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as EBITDA plus stock-based compensation expense, non-cash lease expense, closure costs and restaurant impairments, as well as certain items, such as litigation expenses that the Company believes are not indicative of its core operating results. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as adjusted EBITDA divided by sales.
Restaurant-level Operating Profit (Loss), a non-GAAP measure, is defined as operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization expenses; stock-based compensation expense; pre-opening costs and general and administrative expenses which are considered normal, recurring, cash operating expenses and are essential to supporting the development and operations of restaurants; non-cash lease expense; closure costs and restaurant impairments; less corporate-level stock-based compensation expense recognized within general and administrative expenses. Restaurant-level operating profit (loss) margin is defined as restaurant-level operating profit (loss) divided by sales.
Adjusted General and Administrative Expenses, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as general and administrative expenses before litigation expenses that the Company believes are not indicative of its core operating results. Adjusted General and Administrative Expenses as a percentage of sales is defined as adjusted general and administrative expenses divided by sales.
Comparable Restaurant Sales Performance refers to the percent change in year-over-year sales for the comparable restaurant base. The Company includes restaurants in the comparable restaurant base that have been in operation for at least 18 full calendar months by the end of the accounting period presented due to new restaurants experiencing a period of higher sales upon opening. For restaurants that were temporarily closed the comparative period was also adjusted accordingly.
Average Unit Volumes (“AUVs”) consist of the average annual sales of all restaurants that have been open for 18 full calendar months or longer at the end of the fiscal year presented due to new restaurants experiencing a period of higher sales upon opening. AUVs are calculated by dividing (x) annual sales for the fiscal year presented for all such restaurants by (y) the total number of restaurants in that base. The Company makes fractional adjustments to sales for restaurants that were not open for the entire fiscal year presented (e.g., a restaurant is closed for renovation) to annualize sales for such associated period.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company presents certain financial measures, such as adjusted net income (loss), EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, restaurant-level operating profit (loss), restaurant-level operating profit (loss) margin and adjusted general and administrative expenses (“non-GAAP measures”) that are not recognized under GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are intended as supplemental measures of its performance that are neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP. The Company is presenting these non-GAAP measures because the Company believes that they provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and operating results. These measures also may not provide a complete understanding of the operating results of the Company as a whole and such measures should be reviewed in conjunction with its GAAP financial results. Additionally, the Company presents restaurant-level operating profit (loss) because it excludes the impact of general and administrative expenses which are not incurred at the restaurant-level. The Company also uses restaurant-level operating profit (loss) to measure operating performance and returns from opening new restaurants.
The Company believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company’s financial measures with those of comparable companies, which may present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. However, you should be aware that restaurant-level operating profit (loss) and restaurant-level operating profit (loss) margin are financial measures which are not indicative of overall results for the Company, and restaurant-level operating profit (loss) and restaurant-level operating profit (loss) margin do not accrue directly to the benefit of stockholders because of corporate-level and certain other expenses excluded from such measures. In addition, you should be aware when evaluating these non-GAAP financial measures that in the future the Company may incur expenses similar to those excluded when calculating these measures. The Company’s presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that its future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. The Company’s computation of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures computed by other companies, because all companies may not calculate these non-GAAP financial measures in the same fashion. Because of these limitations, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on its GAAP results and using these non-GAAP financial measures on a supplemental basis.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this press release or otherwise made by the Company’s management in connection with the subject matter of this press release are forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) and involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors. This press release includes forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current estimates or expectations of future events or future results. These statements are not historical in nature and can generally be identified by such words as “target,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “objective,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “design,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “potential,” “plan,” “anticipate” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions. Management’s expectations and assumptions regarding future results are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements included in this press release. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to successfully maintain increases in our comparable restaurant sales; the Company’s ability to successfully execute our growth strategy and open new restaurants that are profitable; the Company’s ability to expand in existing and new markets; the Company’s projected growth in the number of its restaurants; macroeconomic conditions and other economic factors and societal conditions; the Company’s ability to compete with many other restaurants; the Company’s reliance on vendors, suppliers and distributors, including its majority stockholder Kura Sushi, Inc.; changes in food and supply costs, including the impact of inflation and tariffs; concerns regarding food safety and foodborne illness; changes in consumer preferences and the level of acceptance of the Company’s restaurant concept in new markets; minimum wage increases and mandated employee benefits that could cause a significant increase in labor costs, as well as the impact of labor availability; the failure of the Company’s automated equipment or information technology systems or any material failure, weakness, interruption or cybersecurity breach of our or a third party’s systems; the loss of key members of the Company’s management team; the impact of governmental laws and regulations; volatility in the price of the Company’s common stock; and other risks and uncertainties as described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These and other factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be found in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which are only current as of the date they are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, except as may be required by applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact:
investor@kurausa.com
| Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in thousands, except for per share data; unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended August 31, | Twelve months ended August 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 79,448 | $ | 66,012 | $ | 282,763 | $ | 237,860 | ||||||||
| Restaurant operating costs: | ||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | 22,547 | 18,818 | 80,772 | 69,509 | ||||||||||||
| Labor and related costs | 24,708 | 20,709 | 93,014 | 76,614 | ||||||||||||
| Occupancy and related expenses | 5,611 | 4,613 | 21,002 | 16,792 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 3,771 | 3,068 | 13,598 | 11,362 | ||||||||||||
| Other costs | 11,939 | 9,533 | 40,943 | 34,060 | ||||||||||||
| Total restaurant operating costs | 68,576 | 56,741 | 249,329 | 208,337 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 9,288 | 13,416 | 37,747 | 39,050 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 120 | 107 | 448 | 425 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment of long-lived assets | — | 1,553 | — | 1,553 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 77,984 | 71,817 | 287,524 | 249,365 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 1,464 | (5,805 | ) | (4,761 | ) | (11,505 | ) | |||||||||
| Other expense (income): | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 14 | 12 | 70 | 47 | ||||||||||||
| Interest income | (866 | ) | (635 | ) | (3,102 | ) | (2,915 | ) | ||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 2,316 | (5,182 | ) | (1,729 | ) | (8,637 | ) | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 43 | 19 | 175 | 167 | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 2,273 | $ | (5,201 | ) | $ | (1,904 | ) | $ | (8,804 | ) | |||||
| Net income (loss) income per Class A and Class B shares | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.19 | $ | (0.46 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.79 | ) | |||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.18 | $ | (0.46 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.79 | ) | |||||
| Weighted average Class A and Class B shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 12,098 | 11,247 | 11,916 | 11,204 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 12,386 | 11,247 | 11,916 | 11,204 | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on short-term investments | $ | (15 | ) | — | $ | (23 | ) | (43 | ) | |||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 2,258 | $ | (5,201 | ) | $ | (1,927 | ) | $ | (8,847 | ) | |||||
| Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Selected Balance Sheet Data and Selected Operating Data (in thousands, except restaurants and percentages; unaudited) | ||||||||
| August 31, 2025 | August 31, 2024 | |||||||
| Selected Balance Sheet Data: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 47,498 | $ | 50,986 | ||||
| Total assets | $ | 430,942 | $ | 328,522 | ||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 199,872 | $ | 165,984 | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | $ | 231,070 | $ | 162,538 | ||||
| Three months ended August 31, | Twelve months ended August 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Selected Operating Data: | ||||||||||||||||
| Restaurants at the end of period | 79 | 64 | 79 | 64 | ||||||||||||
| Average unit volumes | N/A | N/A | $ | 3,947 | $ | 4,228 | ||||||||||
| Comparable restaurant sales performance | 0.2 | % | (3.1 | )% | (1.3 | )% | 0.7 | % | ||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 5,355 | $ | (2,630 | ) | $ | 9,285 | $ | 282 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 7,409 | $ | 5,496 | $ | 19,065 | $ | 14,564 | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 9.3 | % | 8.3 | % | 6.7 | % | 6.1 | % | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 1,464 | $ | (5,805 | ) | $ | (4,761 | ) | $ | (11,505 | ) | |||||
| Operating income (loss) margin | 1.8 | % | (8.8 | )% | (1.7 | )% | (4.8 | )% | ||||||||
| Restaurant-level operating profit | $ | 15,698 | $ | 13,829 | $ | 52,121 | $ | 47,703 | ||||||||
| Restaurant-level operating profit margin | 19.8 | % | 20.9 | % | 18.4 | % | 20.1 | % | ||||||||
| Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) and Net Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share (in thousands, except for per share data; unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended August 31, | Twelve months ended August 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 2,273 | $ | (5,201 | ) | $ | (1,904 | ) | $ | (8,804 | ) | |||||
| Litigation(3) | 209 | 4,683 | 2,314 | 5,450 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment of long-lived assets(5) | — | 1,553 | — | 1,553 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | 2,482 | $ | 1,035 | $ | 410 | $ | (1,801 | ) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) per Class A and Class B diluted shares | $ | 0.18 | $ | (0.46 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.79 | ) | |||||
| Litigation(3) | 0.02 | 0.41 | 0.19 | 0.49 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment of long-lived assets(5) | — | 0.14 | — | 0.14 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) per Class A and Class B diluted shares | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.03 | $ | (0.16 | ) | |||||||
| Weighted average Class A and Class B shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Diluted shares | 12,386 | 11,247 | 11,916 | 11,204 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted shares | 12,386 | 11,501 | 12,193 | 11,204 | ||||||||||||
| Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Reconciliation of General and Administrative Expenses to Adjusted General and Administrative Expenses and Adjusted General and Administrative Expenses as a Percentage of Sales (in thousands, except percentages; unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended August 31, | Twelve months ended August 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | $ | 9,288 | $ | 13,416 | $ | 37,747 | $ | 39,050 | ||||||||
| Litigation(3) | (209 | ) | (4,683 | ) | (2,314 | ) | (5,450 | ) | ||||||||
| Adjusted general and administrative expenses | $ | 9,079 | $ | 8,733 | $ | 35,433 | $ | 33,600 | ||||||||
| Adjusted general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales | 11.4 | % | 13.2 | % | 12.5 | % | 14.1 | % | ||||||||
| Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin (in thousands, except percentages; unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended August 31, | Twelve months ended August 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 2,273 | $ | (5,201 | ) | $ | (1,904 | ) | $ | (8,804 | ) | |||||
| Interest income, net | (852 | ) | (623 | ) | (3,032 | ) | (2,868 | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | 43 | 19 | 175 | 167 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 3,891 | 3,175 | 14,046 | 11,787 | ||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 5,355 | (2,630 | ) | 9,285 | 282 | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense(1) | 1,235 | 1,145 | 4,735 | 4,314 | ||||||||||||
| Non-cash lease expense(2) | 610 | 745 | 2,731 | 2,965 | ||||||||||||
| Litigation(3) | 209 | 4,683 | 2,314 | 5,450 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment of long-lived assets(5) | — | 1,553 | — | 1,553 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 7,409 | $ | 5,496 | $ | 19,065 | $ | 14,564 | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 9.3 | % | 8.3 | % | 6.7 | % | 6.1 | % | ||||||||
| Kura Sushi USA, Inc. Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Restaurant-level Operating Profit, Operating Income (Loss) Margin and Restaurant-level Operating Profit Margin (in thousands, except percentages; unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended August 31, | Twelve months ended August 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 1,464 | $ | (5,805 | ) | $ | (4,761 | ) | $ | (11,505 | ) | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 3,891 | 3,175 | 14,046 | 11,787 | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense(1) | 1,235 | 1,145 | 4,735 | 4,314 | ||||||||||||
| Pre-opening costs(4) | 260 | 554 | 1,565 | 3,165 | ||||||||||||
| Non-cash lease expense(2) | 610 | 745 | 2,731 | 2,965 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment of long-lived assets(5) | — | 1,553 | — | 1,553 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 9,288 | 13,416 | 37,747 | 39,050 | ||||||||||||
| Corporate-level stock-based compensation in general and administrative expenses | (1,050 | ) | (954 | ) | (3,942 | ) | (3,626 | ) | ||||||||
| Restaurant-level operating profit | $ | 15,698 | $ | 13,829 | $ | 52,121 | $ | 47,703 | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) margin | 1.8 | % | (8.8 | )% | (1.7 | )% | (4.8 | )% | ||||||||
| Restaurant-level operating profit margin | 19.8 | % | 20.9 | % | 18.4 | % | 20.1 | % | ||||||||
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| (1 | ) | Stock-based compensation expense includes non-cash stock-based compensation, which is comprised of restaurant-level stock-based compensation included in labor and related costs and corporate-level stock-based compensation included in general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). |
| (2 | ) | Non-cash lease expense includes lease expense from the date of possession of our restaurants that did not require cash outlay in the respective periods. |
| (3 | ) | Litigation includes expenses related to legal claims or settlements. |
| (4 | ) | Pre-opening costs consist of labor costs and travel expenses for new employees and trainers during the training period, recruitment fees, legal fees, cash-based lease expenses incurred between the date of possession and opening day of our restaurants, and other related pre-opening costs. |
| (5 | ) | Impairment of long-lived assets includes losses incurred due to the impairment of property and equipment on one underperforming restaurant location. |
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