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Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept built around an engaging revolving sushi service model. The company operates dine-in restaurants across multiple U.S. states and Washington, DC, offering authentic Japanese cuisine prepared with high-quality ingredients that are free from artificial seasonings, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives. This news page focuses on the latest developments that affect KRUS and its restaurant operations.
Investors and followers of Kura Sushi USA can use this feed to review company-issued updates on quarterly and annual financial results, restaurant development activity, and strategic initiatives discussed in management commentary. Recent press releases have covered fiscal second, third, fourth, and first quarter results, including total sales trends, comparable restaurant sales performance, restaurant-level operating profit, adjusted EBITDA, and net income or loss. These announcements often include management’s discussion of operational initiatives, cost management efforts, and the performance of new restaurant openings.
In addition to earnings releases, Kura Sushi USA regularly announces upcoming earnings conference calls, participation in investor conferences, and appearances by company representatives at capital markets events. These items provide insight into how the company communicates with the investment community and how management describes the company’s growth strategy, new market opportunities, and technology and systems projects.
By following KRUS news, readers can track updates on new restaurant openings in markets such as California, Texas, New Jersey, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and Washington, as well as changes in guidance for annual sales, unit growth, and general and administrative expense targets. Bookmark this page to access a consolidated view of Kura Sushi USA’s official news releases and related market-facing communications.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) has appointed Steven H. Benrubi as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2020, succeeding Koji Shinohara. Benrubi brings over 25 years of experience in the restaurant and retail sectors, with a successful track record in financial leadership. He previously served as CFO for Drybar Holdings and has held significant roles in companies including The Wet Seal and CKE Restaurants. The Company thanks Shinohara for his contributions, notably during its IPO process in 2019.
Kura Sushi USA reported fiscal Q4 and full year 2020 results, reflecting significant impacts from COVID-19. For Q4, total sales were $5.5 million, down $13.2 million year-over-year, with a net loss of $6.8 million ($0.82 per share). Full-year sales totaled $45.2 million, a decline from $64.2 million in 2019, resulting in a net loss of $17.4 million ($2.08 per share). The company opened three new locations post-fiscal year, enhancing its growth prospects as it navigates ongoing pandemic challenges.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS), a technology-driven Japanese restaurant chain, will host a conference call on November 16, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results. The financial results will be publicly released that same day after market close. The call will feature President and CEO Hajime Uba and CFO Koji Shinohara, with access available via telephone or webcast. Kura Sushi operates 26 locations across six states, focusing on authentic Japanese cuisine and a unique revolving sushi service model.
Kura Sushi USA reported a fiscal third quarter net loss of $9.2 million ($1.10 per diluted share), a significant decline from a net income of $0.7 million in the same period last year. Total sales dropped to $2.8 million, down $14.1 million year-over-year due to COVID-19 related closures, with most of its 25 restaurants largely closed. The company retains $14 million in cash, no debt, and recognized a $1.6 million employee retention credit. Despite operational challenges, CEO Hajime Uba expressed confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects.
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRUS) will host a conference call on July 14, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its third quarter 2020 financial results. A press release will be issued that same day after market close, providing key financial metrics. The call will be led by President Hajime “Jimmy” Uba and CFO Koji Shinohara. Interested participants can join via telephone or listen to the archived webcast on the company’s website. Kura Sushi operates 25 locations across five states, offering a unique dining experience featuring authentic Japanese cuisine.