Kura Sushi USA: Innovating Sushi Dining, Culinary Trends & Robot Waiters with CFO Jeff Uttz After Earnings

In this episode, host Katie Perry sat down with Kura Sushi USA’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Uttz to explore how Kura Sushi is revolutionizing the sushi experience through partnerships and innovation. From gamifying the dining experience to sourcing sushi globally and Americanizing the menu, Kura is making waves in the industry. The discussion also touches on the growth of sushi in the US, the importance of quality in dining, and the company's plans for expansion. 

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Start
00:02:18 Gamifying the sushi experience with Spy Family and Dragon Ball partnerships
00:06:09 The growth of sushi in the US and sushi going mainstream
00:07:41 “Eatertainment”, Kirbi the roboserver, and quality
00:08:53 The Doordash partnership
00:10:52 Opening 10 restaurants in the fiscal year
00:14:51 Explanation of white space
00:16:36 Where does Kura fit in the sushi landscape
00:20:59 Sourcing sushi from all over the world and super freezing for freshness
00:23:53 Americanizing the menu, rolls, and operations
00:25:51 The loyalty program members and the new app gathering data
00:31:02 Being an executive in the restaurant industry and permitting

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