Kura Sushi USA announced its fiscal second quarter 2024 financial results, highlighting a 3.0% increase in comparable restaurant sales and total sales of $57.3 million compared to $43.9 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The company reported an operating loss of $1.7 million and a net loss of $1.0 million, or $(0.09) per diluted share. Five new restaurants were opened during the quarter, and the company raised its revenue guidance for the fiscal year.
Total sales increased to $57.3 million from $43.9 million in Q2 2023.
Comparable restaurant sales rose by 3.0% compared to Q2 2023.
Operating loss was $1.7 million, slightly higher than the $1.0 million loss in Q2 2023.
Five new restaurants were opened during the quarter.
For the full fiscal year 2024, the Company reiterates and updates the following annual guidance: Total sales between $243 million and $246 million; 13 to 14 new restaurants, with average net capital expenditures per unit of approximately $2.5 million; and General and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales to be between 14.0% and 14.5%.