IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (“Kura Sushi” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: KRUS), a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept, today announced that it will participate in the following investor conferences: On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Company will be meeting with institutional investors at the 2025 Benchmark Consumer 1x1 Investor Conference in New York, NY.On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Company will host a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler Growth ...

Core Insights - Kura Sushi USA, Inc. reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended May 31, 2025, highlighting a total sales increase to $74.0 million from $63.1 million in the same quarter of 2024, despite a 2.1% decrease in comparable restaurant sales [5][10][11]. Financial Performance - Total sales reached $74.0 million, a 17.5% increase from $63.1 million in Q3 2024 [5][10]. - Comparable restaurant sales decreased by 2.1%, driven by a 2.9% decline in traffic and a 0.8% increase in price/mix [5][10]. - Net income was $0.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.6 million, or $(0.05) per diluted share, in Q3 2024 [9][10]. - Adjusted net income was $0.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted net income of $4,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, in Q3 2024 [11][31]. - Restaurant-level operating profit was $13.5 million, representing 18.2% of sales, down from $12.6 million, or 20.0% of sales, in Q3 2024 [11][30]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $5.4 million, an increase from $4.5 million in Q3 2024 [11][33]. Cost Structure - Food and beverage costs as a percentage of sales decreased to 28.3% from 29.2% in Q3 2024, attributed to menu price increases and supply chain initiatives [6]. - Labor and related costs increased to 33.1% of sales from 32.6% in Q3 2024, primarily due to rising wage rates [6]. - Occupancy and related expenses rose to $5.5 million from $4.3 million in Q3 2024, mainly due to the opening of thirteen new restaurants [7]. - General and administrative expenses were $8.7 million, slightly down from $8.9 million in Q3 2024, with a decrease in percentage of sales to 11.8% from 14.0% [8]. Restaurant Development - The company opened three new restaurants during the fiscal third quarter of 2025, located in Scottsdale, Arizona; Lynnwood, Washington; and McKinney, Texas [12]. - Following the quarter, two additional restaurants were opened in The Woodlands, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah [12]. Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook - For the full fiscal year of 2025, the company anticipates total sales of approximately $281 million and plans to open 15 new restaurants, maintaining an annual unit growth rate above 20% [18].

Company Overview - Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept with 77 locations across 20 states and Washington DC [3] - The company offers a distinctive dining experience based on authentic Japanese cuisine and a revolving sushi service model [3] - Established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc., which has over 650 restaurants internationally and 45 years of brand history [3] Upcoming Financial Results - Kura Sushi will host a conference call to discuss fiscal third quarter 2025 financial results on July 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET [1] - A press release with the financial results will be issued on the same day after market close [1] - The conference call will be hosted by key executives including Hajime "Jimmy" Uba, Jeff Uttz, and Benjamin Porten [1]

Company Overview - Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept with 76 locations across 20 states and Washington DC [1] - The company offers a distinctive dining experience based on authentic Japanese cuisine and a revolving sushi service model [1] - Established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc., which has over 650 restaurants internationally and 45 years of brand history [1] Upcoming Events - On June 3, 2025, the company will host a fireside chat at William Blair's 45th Annual Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, IL, starting at 12:00 p.m. CT [2] - On June 4, 2025, the company will host a fireside chat at TD Cowen's 9th Annual Future of the Consumer Conference in New York, NY, starting at 2:45 p.m. ET [2] - Both discussions will be webcast live on the company's corporate website under the investor relations section [2]