Kura Sushi Forecasts $376M to $381M Sales

Kura Sushi USA issued its fiscal 2027 outlook alongside fiscal 2026 results, projecting continued restaurant expansion.

Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Japanese Food

Warm-lit conveyor-belt sushi counter in a clean modern dining room, with small white plates of rolled sushi moving along light wood. — Kura Sushi USA projected fiscal 2027 sales of $376 million to $381 million on Nov. 5 and plans 17 new restaurant openings. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Kura Sushi USA issued a fiscal 2027 sales forecast of $376 million to $381 million with its fiscal 2026 results on November 5. The company plans 17 restaurant openings in fiscal 2027.

Why it matters

The outlook signals the company's plan to keep growing its footprint while working toward profitability after a widening annual net loss. Its projections tie future growth to restoring restaurant-level margins.

Average net capital spending is about $2.6 million per new restaurant, and general and administrative expenses equal about 11.5% of sales. Restaurant-level operating profit margins are about 19%, with comparable sales falling 5.7% in the fiscal fourth quarter.

The players

Kura Sushi USA

Kura Sushi USA is a U.S. conveyor-belt sushi restaurant chain operating locations across multiple states.

The details

Fiscal fourth quarter sales rose to $88.9 million from $79.4 million a year earlier, even as comparable restaurant sales declined. The company opened 16 restaurants in fiscal 2026 and reached 98 locations across 25 states and Washington, D.C. after three additional openings following year-end.

August 31, 2026: Fiscal 2026 ended.
November 5, 2026: Fiscal 2026 results and fiscal 2027 outlook were issued.
2031: Kura Sushi USA expects to generate positive free cash flow and become self-funding.

Culture Shift

Kura Sushi USA's fiscal 2026 sales rose to $328.3 million from $282.8 million while comparable sales slipped 0.4%, showing growth driven by new restaurants rather than existing locations. The fiscal 2027 outlook continues that pattern, with its 17 planned openings forming the core of its expansion strategy.

Expanding restaurant counts means more locations may open in additional markets, giving diners more access to conveyor-belt sushi. Pricing and menu changes were not addressed in the outlook.

The takeaway

Kura Sushi USA is betting that new restaurants can restore profitability, targeting positive free cash flow and self-funding by 2031. Diners will see whether the expansion translates into stronger margins over the coming years.