IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (Nasdaq:KRUS), a fast-growing technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept, opened its 23rd location today in Garden Grove, CA.

Located at 13826 Brookhurst Street, the 6,800 square foot restaurant has seating for 244 guests and employs approximately 80 team members. The Garden Grove location features Kura’s new design concept, which includes contemporary fixtures and reflects an enhanced Japanese influence.

“We are thrilled to continue building a loyal following in Orange County,” said Hajime “Jimmy” Uba, President and CEO of Kura Sushi USA. “We opened our first Kura restaurant 10 years ago in Irvine. This location marks our 6th new opening in fiscal 2019 and our 23rd restaurant nationwide. We expect to continue expanding our footprint throughout the U.S. and have plans to open 6-7 new locations in fiscal 2020.”

About Kura Sushi USA

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept with 23 locations in five states. The Company offers guests a distinctive dining experience built on authentic Japanese cuisine and an engaging revolving sushi service model. Kura Sushi USA, Inc. was established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc., a Japanese based revolving sushi chain with over 400 restaurants and 35 years of brand history. For more information, please visit www.kurausa.com.

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