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Kura Sushi

Kura Sushi, Inc. (くら寿司) is a Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain.[6][7] It is the second largest sushi restaurant chain in Japan, behind Sushiro and ahead of Hama Sushi.[8] Its headquarters are in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture.[9] It has 543 locations in Japan, 56 in Taiwan, and 69 in the United States.[10]

History

Kura Sushi opened its first international location in Taiwan in December 2014 near Songjiang Nanjing metro station in Taipei.[11]

Kura has implemented various methods of automation to maximize efficiency and reduce costs. For instance, the use of conveyor belts that carry sushi to diners reduces the need for waiters.[12] Additionally, at some of Kura Sushi's locations, a robot called "KuraB the Kurabot" delivers foods, beverages, and other items to customers.[13]

Kura Sushi has also featured decorations and menu items based on characters from Sonic the Hedgehog, Hello Kitty, One Piece, Pikmin, and Peanuts. By inserting a certain number of plates into a receptacle, customers can trigger custom animations or win prizes during their dining experience.[14]

Response to COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the company received $6 million in forgivable loans intended for small businesses from the U.S. government through the Paycheck Protection Program.[15] The funds were distributed as part of the government's $2.2 trillion CARES Act and intended to benefit workers at employers with fewer than 500 employees that are unable to obtain credit elsewhere.[15] The loan was returned immediately after criticized.

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References

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  2. Statements of Income Food Revolution Kura Sushi, Inc., retrieved 9 June 2022^
  3. Kura Sushi Usa, Inc. 2021 Annual Report 10-K SEC.report, retrieved 8 June 2022^
  4. Company Profile Kura Sushi Asia Co., Ltd., retrieved 2022-06-09^
  5. 2021 Annual Report investor.kurasushi.tw, 30 April 2022^
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  7. Kura plans more sushi restaurants in Taiwan Nikkei Asian Review, December 1, 2016, retrieved December 27, 2017^
  8. Kura Sushi to raise prices, end 100-yen sushi after 4 decades The Asahi Shimbun, retrieved 2023-08-01^
  9. - Address in Japanese: "大阪府堺市中区深阪1-2-2" Company Kura Sushi, retrieved 2022-06-11^
  10. 20231213kessann kura-corpo.co.jp, retrieved 2024-02-09^
  11. 日本迴轉壽司KURA台灣1號店開始試營運 每盤40元 ETtoday 旅遊雲, 18 December 2014, retrieved 2022-06-09^
  12. Tabuchi Hiroko. For Sushi Chain, Conveyor Belts Carry Profit The New York Times, 2010-12-30, retrieved 2010-12-31^
  13. Kura Sushi on TikTok^
  14. Kura Sushi U.S. and Sanrio to Launch 2nd Collaboration on Feb. 1 License Global, January 28, 2022^
  15. Jonathan O'Connell. White House, GOP face heat after hotel and restaurant chains helped run small business program dry The Washington Post, 20 April 2020, retrieved 20 April 2020^