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Kura Sushi
(NASDAQ:KRUS) 

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Kura Sushi USA, Inc. operates technology-enabled Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company's restaurants offer Japanese cuisine through a revolving sushi service model. It operates 28 restaurants across six states. The company was formerly known as Kula Sushi USA, Inc. and changed its n...

Founded: 1995
IPO Price: $14 (Aug 01, 2019)
Full Time Employees: 1,030
CEO: Hajime Uba  
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Restaurants

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At a glance:
  • Unit Growth Remains the Core Strategy: Kura Sushi continues to emphasize expanding its U.S. restaurant footprint, with new store openings and market entry pacing as a primary driver of long-term revenue growth.
  • Comparable Sales and Traffic Trends Are Key Near-Term Signals: Same-store sales performance—driven by guest traffic, menu pricing, and mix—remains a central indicator of brand momentum amid shifting consumer demand and promotional intensity in casual dining.
  • Restaurant-Level Margin Sensitivity to Labor and Food Costs: Profitability is meaningfully influenced by labor availability/wage rates, food and packaging inflation, and the company’s ability to maintain throughput and operational efficiency at newer and maturing locations.
  • Investment Spend Can Pressure Near-Term Cash Flow: Ongoing capital expenditures for new restaurants and technology investments may weigh on free cash flow in the near term, even as the company targets improved scale economics over time.
  • Differentiated Experience and Technology as Competitive Advantages: The conveyor-belt format, automation, and digital engagement are central to Kura’s value proposition, supporting brand differentiation and potentially improving labor productivity as the base of restaurants grows.
Bull Thesis:
  • Technology-Driven Efficiency and Customer Experience: Kura Sushi's integration of technology, such as revolving belts, tablet ordering, and the 'Bikkura Pon' prize system, enhances operational efficiency by reducing labor costs and improving order accuracy, while simultaneously creating a unique and engaging dining experience that drives customer loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Significant Untapped Market and Expansion Potential: With a relatively small footprint in the U.S. compared to its potential, Kura Sushi has substantial room for new store openings in diverse markets. Its unique concept appeals to a broad demographic, including families, suggesting strong growth opportunities in underserved areas.
  • Strong Brand Recognition and Unique Value Proposition: Kura Sushi has cultivated a distinct brand identity centered around fresh, high-quality sushi and an interactive, entertaining dining experience. This unique value proposition sets it apart from traditional sushi restaurants and fast-casual competitors, fostering strong brand loyalty.
  • Resilient Business Model Amidst Industry Challenges: The company's focus on automation and a streamlined service model provides some insulation against rising labor costs and allows for consistent service quality. This tech-forward approach potentially offers a more resilient operational structure compared to traditional full-service restaurants facing staffing difficulties.
Bear Thesis:
  • Persistent Negative Free Cash Flow and Profitability Challenges: Despite revenue growth, Kura Sushi has consistently reported negative free cash flow and struggles to achieve sustainable profitability. This raises concerns about its long-term financial health and potential reliance on external financing to fund its aggressive expansion plans.
  • Intense Competition and Market Saturation Risk: The restaurant industry, particularly the casual dining and sushi segments, is highly competitive. Kura Sushi faces pressure from established chains, local restaurants, and new entrants, making it challenging to maintain market share, pricing power, and differentiate itself in crowded markets.
  • Vulnerability to Economic Downturns and Discretionary Spending Cuts: As a discretionary dining option, Kura Sushi's sales and profitability are highly sensitive to economic fluctuations. Consumers tend to reduce spending on dining out during periods of inflation or recession, directly impacting the company's top and bottom lines.
  • Volatility in Food Costs and Supply Chain Disruptions: Kura Sushi relies heavily on seafood and other fresh ingredients, making it susceptible to price volatility due to global supply chain issues, environmental factors, and geopolitical events. These fluctuations can significantly impact its cost of goods sold and gross margins.
  • Labor Shortages and Wage Inflation Pressures: Despite technological integration, Kura Sushi still requires a significant workforce for operations. The ongoing challenges of labor shortages and rising minimum wages across the U.S. can lead to increased operating expenses and difficulties in staffing new and existing locations, impacting profitability.
Main Competitors:
  • Genki Sushi (Revolving Sushi Bar), A direct competitor in the revolving sushi bar segment, Genki Sushi offers a similar tech-driven, casual dining experience with a focus on variety and value. They compete for the same customer base seeking an interactive and affordable sushi meal, often with similar menu items and pricing strategies.
  • Independent Sushi Restaurants (Traditional Sit-Down Sushi), This category represents numerous local, non-chain sushi establishments. They compete by offering a more traditional, often perceived as higher-quality or authentic sushi experience, personalized service, unique rolls, and a non-chain atmosphere, appealing to diners seeking a different culinary focus than Kura's tech-driven model.
  • Pokeworks (and similar Poke Bowl chains) (Customizable Poke Bowls), While not a sushi restaurant, Pokeworks competes for customers seeking fresh, raw fish options in a fast-casual setting. They offer customizable bowls, appealing to health-conscious diners and those looking for a quick, convenient meal with similar flavor profiles to sushi, often at a comparable price point for a single dish.
  • Supermarket Chains (e.g., Whole Foods Market, H-Mart) (Grab-and-Go Sushi), Grocery stores with prepared food sections, particularly those with dedicated sushi counters, compete on convenience and price. They offer pre-made sushi for quick meals or take-home options, appealing to budget-conscious consumers or those seeking an immediate sushi fix without a restaurant visit.
Moat:
Kura Sushi's primary moat lies in its unique blend of technology, entertainment, and value. The automated conveyor belt, touch panel ordering, and especially the 'Bikkura Pon' prize system create a highly interactive and family-friendly dining experience that differentiates it from traditional sushi restaurants. Its consistent quality and affordable price point for fresh sushi also contribute to its appeal. Competition comes from direct revolving sushi rivals like Genki Sushi, traditional independent sushi restaurants offering a more authentic or premium experience, fast-casual concepts like poke bowls that cater to similar raw fish preferences, and supermarket prepared sushi which competes on convenience and price for take-home meals. Kura's challenge is to maintain its technological edge and entertainment value while ensuring food quality and managing rising operational costs in a competitive casual dining market.
Income Statements:
Quarterly
Annual
    Unit: USD2026-05-31 2026-02-28 2025-11-30 2025-08-31 2025-05-31 2025-02-28 2024-11-30 2024-08-31 2024-05-31 2024-02-29 2023-11-30 2023-08-31 2023-05-31 2023-02-28 2022-11-30 2022-08-31 2022-05-31 2022-02-28 2021-11-30 2021-08-31 2021-05-31 2021-02-28 2020-11-30 2020-08-31 2020-05-31 2020-02-29 2019-11-30 2019-08-31 
                                
      sales
    85,922,000 80,018,000 73,455,000 79,448,000 73,965,000 64,894,000 64,456,000 66,012,000 63,082,000 57,291,000 51,475,000 54,929,000 49,238,000 43,944,000 39,318,000 41,998,000 37,969,000 31,290,000 29,832,000 27,924,000 18,471,000 9,082,000 9,414,000 5,528,000 2,812,000 19,388,000 17,440,000  
      yoy
    16.17% 23.31% 13.96% 20.35% 17.25% 13.27% 25.22% 20.18% 28.12% 30.37% 30.92% 30.79% 29.68% 40.44% 31.80% 50.40% 105.56% 244.53% 216.89% 405.14% 556.86% -53.16% -46.02%      
      qoq
    7.38% 8.93% -7.54% 7.41% 13.98% 0.68% -2.36% 4.64% 10.11% 11.30% -6.29% 11.56% 12.05% 11.77% -6.38% 10.61% 21.35% 4.89% 6.83% 51.18% 103.38% -3.53% 70.30% 96.59% -85.50% 11.17%   
      restaurant operating costs:
                                
      food and beverage costs
    25,911,000 24,317,000 21,934,000 22,547,000 20,928,000 18,630,000 18,667,000 18,818,000 18,391,000 16,935,000 15,365,000 16,191,000 14,770,000 13,240,000 12,430,000 12,895,000 11,282,000 9,376,000 8,957,000 8,608,000 5,850,000 3,175,000 3,053,000 1,841,000 1,069,000 6,106,000 5,693,000  
      labor and related costs
    26,280,000 24,578,000 23,898,000 24,708,000 24,478,000 22,593,000 21,235,000 20,517,000 20,378,000 18,768,000 16,263,000 15,796,000 14,362,000 13,854,000 12,535,000 12,157,000 11,788,000 10,342,000 9,710,000 8,360,000 1,649,000 2,061,000 4,360,000 3,333,000 3,551,000 6,144,000 5,641,000  
      occupancy and related expenses
    6,676,000 6,518,000 5,838,000 5,611,000 5,538,000 5,099,000 4,754,000 4,613,000 4,318,000 3,953,000 3,908,000 3,637,000 3,554,000 3,065,000 2,885,000 2,722,000 2,693,000 2,302,000 2,200,000 1,891,000 1,885,000 1,627,000 1,690,000 1,694,000 1,589,000 1,637,000 1,439,000  
      depreciation and amortization expenses
    4,236,000 4,142,000 3,980,000 3,771,000 3,450,000 3,286,000 3,091,000 3,068,000 3,124,000 2,694,000 2,476,000 2,113,000 1,975,000 1,758,000 1,576,000 1,444,000 1,376,000 1,267,000 1,171,000 1,111,000 1,086,000 1,002,000 927,000 862,000 743,000 712,000 663,000  
      other costs
    12,556,000 11,589,000 11,805,000 11,939,000 10,883,000 8,780,000 9,341,000 9,725,000 9,076,000 8,356,000 7,591,000 7,559,000 6,165,000 5,866,000 5,321,000 5,191,000 4,372,000 4,344,000 3,610,000 3,605,000 2,713,000 2,051,000 2,079,000 1,484,000 964,000 2,210,000 2,047,000  
      total restaurant operating costs
    75,659,000 71,144,000 67,455,000 68,576,000 65,277,000 58,388,000 57,088,000 56,741,000 55,287,000 50,706,000 45,603,000 45,296,000 40,826,000 37,783,000 34,747,000 34,409,000 31,511,000 27,631,000 25,648,000 23,575,000 13,183,000 9,916,000 12,109,000 9,214,000 7,916,000 16,809,000 15,483,000  
      general and administrative expenses
    10,193,000 10,967,000 9,551,000 9,288,000 8,741,000 10,985,000 8,733,000 13,416,000 8,857,000 8,168,000 8,609,000 7,259,000 7,012,000 7,122,000 6,642,000 5,575,000 5,900,000 5,454,000 5,360,000 5,014,000 4,292,000 2,874,000 3,521,000 3,070,000 2,885,000 2,783,000 3,326,000  
      total operating expenses
    85,961,000 82,246,000 77,135,000 77,984,000 74,127,000 69,483,000 65,930,000 71,817,000 64,251,000 58,981,000 54,316,000 52,700,000 47,930,000 44,993,000 41,474,000 40,083,000 37,496,000 33,168,000 31,096,000 28,686,000 17,605,000 12,884,000 15,705,000 12,367,000 10,840,000 19,628,000 18,831,000  
      operating income
    -39,000 -2,228,000 -3,680,000 1,464,000 -162,000 -4,589,000 -1,474,000 -5,805,000 -1,169,000 -1,690,000 -2,841,000 2,229,000 1,308,000 -1,049,000 -2,156,000 1,915,000 473,000 -1,878,000 -1,264,000 -762,000 866,000 -3,802,000 -6,291,000 -6,839,000 -8,028,000 -240,000 -1,391,000  
      yoy
    -75.93% -51.45% 149.66% -125.22% -86.14% 171.54% -48.12% -360.43% -189.37% 61.11% 31.77% 16.40% 176.53% -44.14% 70.57% -351.31% -45.38% -50.60% -79.91% -88.86% -110.79% 1484.17% 352.26%      
      qoq
    -98.25% -39.46% -351.37% -1003.70% -96.47% 211.33% -74.61% 396.58% -30.83% -40.51% -227.46% 70.41% -224.69% -51.35% -212.58% 304.86% -125.19% 48.58% 65.88% -187.99% -122.78% -39.56% -8.01% -14.81% 3245.00% -82.75%   
      operating margin %
    -0.05% -2.78% -5.01% 1.84% -0.22% -7.07% -2.29% -8.79% -1.85% -2.95% -5.52% 4.06% 2.66% -2.39% -5.48% 4.56% 1.25% -6.00% -4.24% -2.73% 4.69% -41.86% -66.83% -123.72% -285.49% -1.24% -7.98%  
      other expense:
                                
      interest expense
    17,000 15,000 18,000 14,000 30,000 13,000 13,000 12,000 15,000 12,000 8,000 16,000 23,000 14,000 16,000 17,000 23,000 22,000 25,000 66,000 67,000 53,000 34,000 33,000 36,000 33,000 34,000  
      interest income
    -528,000 -582,000 -674,000 -866,000 -812,000 -859,000 -565,000 -635,000 -686,000 -754,000 -840,000 -879,000 -436,000 -63,000 -94,000 -76,000 -25,000 -24,000 -26,000 -12,000 -1,000 -3,000 -4,000 -18,000 -65,000 -170,000 -197,000  
      income before income taxes
    472,000 -1,661,000 -3,024,000 2,316,000 620,000 -3,743,000 -922,000 -5,182,000 -498,000 -948,000 -2,009,000 3,092,000 1,721,000 -1,000,000 -2,078,000 1,974,000 475,000 -1,876,000 -1,263,000 -816,000 800,000 -3,852,000 -6,321,000 -6,854,000 -7,999,000 -103,000 -1,228,000  
      income tax expense
    49,000 51,000 36,000 43,000 55,000 38,000 39,000 19,000 60,000 50,000 38,000 167,000 41,000 15,000 10,000 61,000 -2,000 3,000 12,000 18,000 30,000 29,000 29,000 -5,000 1,153,000 30,000   
      net income
    423,000 -1,712,000 -3,060,000 2,273,000 565,000 -3,781,000 -961,000 -5,201,000 -558,000 -998,000 -2,047,000 2,925,000 1,680,000 -1,015,000 -2,088,000 1,913,000 477,000 -1,879,000 -1,275,000 -834,000 770,000 -3,881,000 -6,350,000 -6,849,000 -9,152,000 -133,000 -1,224,000  
      yoy
    -25.13% -54.72% 218.42% -143.70% -201.25% 278.86% -53.05% -277.81% -133.21% -1.67% -1.96% 52.90% 252.20% -45.98% 63.76% -329.38% -38.05% -51.58% -79.92% -87.82% -108.41% 2818.05% 418.79%      
      qoq
    -124.71% -44.05% -234.62% 302.30% -114.94% 293.44% -81.52% 832.08% -44.09% -51.25% -169.98% 74.11% -265.52% -51.39% -209.15% 301.05% -125.39% 47.37% 52.88% -208.31% -119.84% -38.88% -7.29% -25.16% 6781.20% -89.13%   
      net income margin %
    0.49% -2.14% -4.17% 2.86% 0.76% -5.83% -1.49% -7.88% -0.88% -1.74% -3.98% 5.33% 3.41% -2.31% -5.31% 4.55% 1.26% -6.01% -4.27% -2.99% 4.17% -42.73% -67.45% -123.90% -325.46% -0.69% -7.02%  
      net income per class a and class b shares
                                
      basic
    30   190 50   -470 -50   290 160   -70 50   -80 90   -820 -1,100 -20   
      diluted
    30   190 50   -470 -50   280 160   -70 50   -80 90   -820 -1,100 -20   
      weighted-average class a and class b shares outstanding
                                
      basic
    12,146,000 12,120,000 12,111,000 11,916,000 12,086,000 12,073,000 11,416,000 11,204,000 11,188,000 11,179,000 11,150,000 10,305,000 10,485,000 9,801,000 9,789,000 9,719,000 9,722,000 9,712,000 9,710,000 8,528,000 8,383,000 8,379,000 8,348,000 8,338,000 8,341,000 8,336,000 8,335,000  
      diluted
    12,359,000 12,120,000 12,111,000 11,916,000 12,311,000 12,073,000 11,416,000 11,204,000 11,188,000 11,179,000 11,150,000 10,640,000 10,807,000 9,801,000 9,789,000 9,719,000 10,069,000 9,712,000 9,710,000 8,528,000 8,663,000 8,379,000 8,348,000 8,338,000 8,341,000 8,336,000 8,335,000  
      other comprehensive income:
                                
      unrealized loss on investments
    -60,000                            
      comprehensive income
    363,000   2,258,000 557,000   -5,201,000 -634,000   2,975,000 1,673,000                
      net loss per class a and class b shares
                                
      basic
     -140 -250   -310 -80   -90 -180   -100 -210   -190 -130   -460 -760    -150  
      diluted
     -140 -250   -310 -80   -90 -180   -100 -210   -190 -130   -460 -760    -150  
      other comprehensive loss:
                                
      unrealized gain on short-term investments
     6,000 40,000       30,000 3,000                  
      comprehensive loss
     -1,706,000 -3,020,000   -3,781,000 -961,000   -968,000 -2,044,000                  
      unrealized loss on short-term investments
       -2,000 -8,000   -10,750 -76,000   -1,750 -7,000                
      weighted-average class a and class b shares
                                
      basic
    12,146,000 12,120,000 12,111,000 11,916,000 12,086,000 12,073,000 11,416,000 11,204,000 11,188,000 11,179,000 11,150,000 10,305,000 10,485,000 9,801,000 9,789,000 9,719,000 9,722,000 9,712,000 9,710,000 8,528,000 8,383,000 8,379,000 8,348,000 8,338,000 8,341,000 8,336,000 8,335,000  
      diluted
    12,359,000 12,120,000 12,111,000 11,916,000 12,311,000 12,073,000 11,416,000 11,204,000 11,188,000 11,179,000 11,150,000 10,640,000 10,807,000 9,801,000 9,789,000 9,719,000 10,069,000 9,712,000 9,710,000 8,528,000 8,663,000 8,379,000 8,348,000 8,338,000 8,341,000 8,336,000 8,335,000  
      income tax benefit
                              -4,000  
    Balance Sheets:
    Quarterly
    Annual
      Unit: USD2026-05-31 2026-02-28 2025-11-30 2025-08-31 2025-05-31 2025-02-28 2024-11-30 2024-08-31 2024-05-31 2024-02-29 2023-11-30 2023-08-31 2023-05-31 2023-02-28 2022-11-30 2022-08-31 2022-05-31 2022-02-28 2021-11-30 2021-08-31 2021-05-31 2021-02-28 2020-11-30 2020-08-31 2020-05-31 2020-02-29 2019-11-30 2019-08-31 
                                  
        assets
                                  
        current assets:
                                  
        cash and cash equivalents
      24,372,000 26,605,000 35,365,000 47,498,000 47,132,000 85,171,000 107,677,000 50,986,000 59,405,000 56,768,000 64,161,000 69,697,000 70,474,000 22,294,000 26,934,000 35,782,000 35,968,000 36,350,000 44,421,000 40,430,000 4,701,000 1,747,000 2,745,000 9,259,000 17,030,000 29,986,000 33,010,000 38,044,000 
        short-term investments
      19,943,000 21,436,000 15,336,000 14,964,000 13,371,000    1,250,000 6,075,000 7,046,000 8,542,000 8,742,000                
        accounts and other receivables
      7,063,000 6,568,000 6,333,000 6,410,000 5,123,000 3,704,000 4,866,000 4,573,000 5,510,000 5,347,000 4,865,000 5,048,000 3,536,000 3,644,000 2,916,000 2,486,000 2,213,000 2,522,000 2,040,000 2,019,000 3,258,000        
        inventories
      2,560,000 2,559,000 2,453,000 2,141,000 2,293,000 2,354,000 2,107,000 2,219,000 2,132,000 1,874,000 1,771,000 1,747,000 1,387,000 1,436,000 1,278,000 1,120,000 884,000 880,000 820,000 733,000 467,000 427,000 454,000 367,000 407,000 449,000 433,000 539,000 
        due from affiliate
      16,000 25,000 73,000 126,000 13,000 14,000 36,000 166,000  32,000 1,000 104,000  7,000 34,000 156,000  11,000  329,000 2,000 239,000 239,000 12,000 5,000 12,000 34,000 226,000 
        prepaid expenses and other current assets
      4,936,000 5,566,000 5,203,000 4,308,000 4,094,000 3,450,000 3,572,000 3,391,000 3,988,000 4,120,000 4,204,000 4,233,000 5,123,000 3,450,000 3,877,000 2,852,000 6,108,000 6,278,000 5,654,000 13,957,000 11,973,000 6,408,000 3,074,000 3,010,000 2,929,000 1,699,000 1,497,000 1,744,000 
        total current assets
      58,890,000 62,759,000 64,763,000 75,447,000 72,026,000 94,693,000 118,258,000 61,335,000 72,285,000 74,216,000 82,048,000 89,371,000 89,262,000 30,831,000 35,039,000 42,396,000 45,173,000 46,041,000 52,935,000 57,468,000 20,401,000 11,278,000 8,507,000 14,778,000 21,031,000 33,511,000 36,022,000 41,501,000 
        non-current assets:
                                  
        property and equipment – net
      203,765,000 193,356,000 181,921,000 171,190,000 164,909,000 154,077,000 146,282,000 138,589,000 130,663,000 124,163,000 114,346,000 106,427,000 96,654,000 87,791,000 81,109,000 75,590,000 68,677,000 62,867,000 59,893,000 53,885,000         
        operating lease right-of-use assets
      179,039,000 175,157,000 161,811,000 146,416,000 143,717,000 140,800,000 133,638,000 123,682,000 117,030,000 112,084,000 107,853,000 103,884,000 96,126,000 90,129,000 84,154,000 79,990,000 78,569,000 72,341,000 63,680,000 64,158,000 56,165,000 54,188,000 55,028,000 56,119,000 50,362,000 50,965,000 42,528,000  
        long-term investments
      21,771,000 21,663,000 27,846,000 29,542,000 32,534,000 15,106,000                       
        deposits and other assets
      8,113,000 8,045,000 7,170,000 8,347,000 6,187,000 5,696,000 5,591,000 4,916,000 4,753,000 5,066,000 5,050,000 4,977,000 4,206,000 3,966,000 4,147,000 3,380,000 3,106,000 2,799,000 2,311,000 2,158,000 2,085,000 1,999,000 2,042,000 1,941,000 1,501,000 1,432,000 1,423,000 1,865,000 
        total assets
      471,578,000 460,980,000 443,511,000 430,942,000 419,373,000 410,372,000 403,769,000 328,522,000 324,731,000 315,529,000 309,297,000 304,659,000 286,248,000 212,717,000 204,449,000 201,356,000 195,525,000 184,048,000 178,819,000 177,669,000 130,434,000 118,409,000 115,393,000 118,379,000 113,831,000 125,024,000 115,616,000 76,410,000 
        liabilities and stockholders' equity
                                  
        current liabilities:
                                  
        accounts payable
      12,107,000 10,829,000 9,574,000 11,533,000 9,304,000 7,190,000 8,960,000 8,977,000 8,063,000 7,370,000 8,871,000 7,248,000 5,521,000 6,810,000 5,304,000 5,559,000 6,115,000 4,770,000 6,222,000 4,920,000 3,631,000 2,968,000 4,890,000 4,919,000 2,152,000 2,569,000 2,678,000 3,684,000 
        accrued expenses and other current liabilities
      4,880,000 4,835,000 4,853,000 4,116,000 3,343,000 5,226,000 3,196,000 4,261,000 3,412,000 3,340,000 3,429,000 2,751,000 2,084,000 2,356,000 3,518,000 3,731,000 3,287,000 2,402,000 3,167,000 2,820,000 1,638,000 748,000 991,000 720,000 881,000 1,061,000 839,000 1,635,000 
        salaries and wages payable
      11,256,000 9,029,000 8,215,000 10,310,000 9,925,000 8,022,000 7,728,000 8,310,000 8,596,000 7,510,000 6,167,000 7,595,000 6,932,000 5,800,000 5,481,000 5,955,000 5,947,000 4,973,000 4,755,000 4,612,000 4,755,000 2,692,000 2,609,000 1,786,000 1,008,000 1,478,000 1,359,000 1,348,000 
        operating lease liabilities – current
      15,687,000 15,458,000 14,778,000 14,083,000 13,279,000 12,569,000 11,732,000 10,674,000 11,734,000 10,376,000 10,457,000 9,225,000 8,593,000 8,538,000 8,041,000 7,992,000 7,062,000 6,830,000 6,534,000 5,650,000         
        due to affiliate
      462,000 854,000 819,000 525,000 597,000 816,000 670,000 373,000 123,000 355,000 359,000 555,000 466,000 439,000 648,000 285,000 84,000 98,000 326,000 244,000 60,000 219,000 69,000 201,000 123,000 277,000 255,000 83,000 
        sales tax payable
      2,490,000 1,970,000 2,087,000 2,213,000 2,100,000 1,642,000 1,842,000 1,904,000 1,766,000 1,634,000 1,774,000 1,694,000 1,445,000 1,341,000 1,162,000 1,240,000 1,173,000 917,000 899,000 869,000 687,000 295,000 315,000 189,000 14,000 545,000 500,000 547,000 
        total current liabilities
      46,882,000 42,975,000 40,326,000 42,780,000 38,548,000 35,465,000 34,128,000 34,499,000 33,694,000 30,585,000 31,109,000 29,138,000 25,116,000 25,463,000 24,491,000 25,269,000 24,365,000 20,758,000 22,748,000 20,047,000 16,941,000 13,352,000 15,143,000 13,925,000 9,841,000 11,485,000 10,706,000 8,291,000 
        non-current liabilities:
                                  
        operating lease liabilities – non-current
      192,262,000 187,712,000 172,634,000 155,932,000 152,757,000 148,832,000 141,129,000 130,677,000 123,848,000 118,936,000 113,773,000 110,234,000 100,794,000 94,329,000 87,519,000 82,280,000 80,679,000 74,001,000 65,265,000 65,834,000         
        other liabilities
      1,588,000 1,482,000 1,350,000 1,160,000 1,064,000 1,030,000 935,000 808,000 763,000 728,000 652,000 615,000 582,000 539,000 510,000 483,000 472,000 445,000 401,000 398,000 363,000 348,000 345,000 342,000 321,000 319,000 267,000 237,000 
        total liabilities
      240,732,000 232,169,000 214,310,000 199,872,000 192,369,000 185,327,000 176,192,000 165,984,000 158,305,000 150,249,000 145,556,000 140,018,000 126,508,000 120,347,000 112,542,000 108,062,000 105,565,000 95,425,000 88,788,000 86,825,000 92,777,000 81,986,000 75,670,000 72,666,000 61,549,000 63,853,000 54,538,000 14,229,000 
        commitments and contingencies
                                  
        stockholders' equity:
                                  
        preferred stock, 0.001 par value...
                                  
        class a common stock, 0.001 par value...
      11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 
        class b common stock, 0.001 par value...
      1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 
        additional paid-in capital
      270,112,000 268,440,000 267,124,000 265,973,000 264,165,000 262,763,000 261,514,000 195,515,000 194,202,000 192,422,000 189,915,000 188,771,000 186,845,000 121,149,000 119,671,000 118,970,000 117,549,000 116,689,000 116,218,000 115,756,000 61,737,000 61,273,000 60,692,000 60,332,000 60,052,000 59,789,000 59,563,000 59,442,000 
        accumulated deficit
      -39,241,000 -39,664,000 -37,952,000 -34,892,000 -37,165,000 -37,730,000 -33,949,000 -32,988,000 -27,787,000 -27,229,000 -26,231,000 -24,184,000 -27,109,000 -28,789,000 -27,774,000 -25,686,000 -27,599,000 -28,076,000 -26,197,000 -24,922,000 -24,088,000 -24,858,000 -20,977,000      
        accumulated other comprehensive loss
      -37,000   -23,000 -8,000        -7,000                
        total stockholders' equity
      230,846,000 228,811,000 229,201,000 231,070,000 227,004,000 225,045,000 227,577,000 162,538,000 166,426,000 165,280,000 163,741,000 164,641,000 159,740,000 92,370,000 91,907,000 93,294,000 89,960,000 88,623,000 90,031,000 90,844,000 37,657,000 36,423,000 39,723,000 45,713,000 52,282,000 61,171,000 61,078,000 62,181,000 
        total liabilities and stockholders' equity
      471,578,000 460,980,000 443,511,000 430,942,000 419,373,000 410,372,000 403,769,000 328,522,000 324,731,000 315,529,000 309,297,000 304,659,000 286,248,000 212,717,000 204,449,000 201,356,000 195,525,000 184,048,000 178,819,000 177,669,000 130,434,000 118,409,000 115,393,000 118,379,000 113,831,000 125,024,000 115,616,000 76,410,000 
        accumulated other comprehensive income
       23,000 17,000       76,000 46,000 43,000                 
        finance leases – current
                52,000 70,000 75,000 179,000 337,000 507,000 697,000 768,000 845,000 932,000         
        finance leases – non-current
                22,000 31,000 16,000 16,000 22,000 30,000 49,000 221,000 374,000 546,000         
        property and equipment - net
                          51,783,000 50,944,000 49,816,000 45,541,000 40,937,000 37,984,000 34,604,000  
        finance leases - current
                          1,011,000 1,028,000 1,033,000 1,004,000 1,007,000 1,010,000 988,000  
        operating lease liabilities - current
                          5,159,000 5,402,000 5,236,000 5,106,000 4,656,000 4,545,000 4,087,000  
        loan from affiliate
                          17,000,000 12,000,000 3,000,000      
        finance leases - non-current
                          696,000 939,000 1,194,000 1,481,000 1,729,000 1,975,000 2,178,000  
        operating lease liabilities - non-current
                          57,777,000 55,347,000 55,988,000 56,918,000 49,658,000 50,074,000 41,387,000  
        accounts receivable
                           2,457,000 1,995,000 2,130,000 660,000 1,365,000 1,048,000 948,000 
        deferred tax assets
                               1,132,000 1,039,000 1,127,000 
        deferred rent
                                 2,188,000 
        tenant allowances
                                 1,089,000 
        retained earnings
                             -14,627,000 -7,778,000 1,374,000 1,507,000 2,731,000 
        property and equipment—net
                                 31,917,000 
        capital leases
                                 994,000 
        capital leases—non-current
                                 2,424,000 
      Cashflow Statements:
      Quarterly
      Annual
        Unit: USD2026-05-31 2026-02-28 2025-11-30 2025-08-31 2025-05-31 2025-02-28 2024-11-30 2024-08-31 2024-05-31 2024-02-29 2023-11-30 2023-08-31 2023-05-31 2023-02-28 2022-11-30 2022-08-31 2022-05-31 2022-02-28 2021-11-30 2021-08-31 2021-05-31 2021-02-28 2020-11-30 2020-08-31 2020-05-31 2020-02-29 2019-11-30 
                                   
          cash flows from operating activities
                                   
          net loss
        423,000 -1,712,000 -3,060,000  565,000 -3,781,000 -961,000  -558,000 -998,000 -2,047,000  1,680,000 -1,015,000 -2,088,000 1,913,000 477,000 -1,879,000 -1,275,000  770,000 -3,881,000 -6,350,000   -133,000 -1,224,000 
          adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities
                                   
          depreciation and amortization
        4,345,000 4,277,000 4,109,000 3,891,000 3,559,000 3,396,000 3,200,000 3,175,000 3,231,000 2,781,000 2,600,000 2,258,000 2,067,000 1,846,000 1,661,000 1,543,000 1,461,000 1,350,000 1,259,000 1,208,000 1,216,000 1,096,000 1,002,000 945,000 782,000 748,000 685,000 
          stock-based compensation, net of amounts capitalized
        1,246,000 1,196,000 1,099,000 1,234,000 1,294,000 1,081,000 1,126,000  1,197,000 966,000 1,006,000                 
          loss on disposal of property and equipment
                   3,000       20,000 62,000 29,000 43,000 4,000 
          bond premium amortization
        19,000 65,000 62,000 61,000 129,000                       
          changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                                   
          accounts and other receivables
        -145,000 -878,000 663,000 -1,615,000 -1,493,000 1,446,000 -426,000 -1,211,000 -411,000 -269,000 93,000 -123,000 -219,000 -119,000 108,000 170,000 -77,000 -308,000 84,000 963,000        
          inventories
        -1,000 -106,000 -312,000 152,000 61,000 -247,000 112,000 -87,000 -259,000 -102,000 -24,000 -360,000 49,000 -158,000 -158,000 -236,000 -4,000 -60,000 -87,000 -266,000 -40,000 27,000 -87,000 40,000 -8,000 -16,000 106,000 
          due from affiliate
        9,000 48,000 53,000 -113,000 1,000 22,000 130,000 -166,000 32,000 -30,000 102,000 -104,000 7,000 27,000 122,000 -156,000 11,000 -11,000 329,000 -327,000 237,000 -227,000 -7,000 7,000 22,000 192,000 
          prepaid expenses and other current assets
        359,000 149,000 -706,000 -329,000 -673,000 556,000 -181,000 -239,000 492,000 591,000 243,000 725,000 -1,699,000 391,000 -568,000 3,647,000 170,000 -624,000 8,303,000 -1,983,000 -6,091,000 -2,808,000 -64,000 -93,000 -1,218,000 -201,000 192,000 
          deposits and other assets
        -33,000 47,000 207,000 -982,000 -373,000 -23,000 135,000 -107,000 411,000 27,000 5,000 24,000 -123,000 202,000 43,000 -202,000 -43,000 -12,000 -69,000 -27,000 -87,000 54,000 -1,000 -440,000 -69,000 -1,000 -38,000 
          accounts payable
        1,561,000 547,000 -1,437,000 2,504,000 1,172,000 -2,019,000 1,190,000 612,000 957,000 -535,000 -411,000 1,749,000 726,000 99,000 -896,000 -1,611,000 1,238,000 7,000 194,000 837,000 138,000 -868,000 801,000 2,381,000 -1,750,000 -211,000 -1,034,000 
          accrued expenses and other current liabilities
        -894,000 110,000 666,000 -270,000 -1,902,000 2,363,000 -909,000 -287,000 656,000 -551,000 1,380,000 840,000 -578,000 -1,659,000 1,061,000 150,000 885,000 -364,000 241,000 1,183,000 889,000 -242,000 482,000 -163,000 -383,000 129,000 -607,000 
          salaries and wages payable
        2,227,000 814,000 -2,095,000  1,903,000 294,000 -582,000  1,086,000 1,343,000 -1,428,000  1,132,000 319,000 -474,000  974,000 218,000 143,000         
          operating lease liabilities and assets
        740,000 3,085,000 1,499,000  1,936,000                       
          due to affiliate
        -23,000 -4,000 -46,000 103,000 12,000 137,000 -143,000 25,000 -11,000 10,000 -22,000 39,000 304,000 -845,000 567,000 8,000 9,000 -70,000 67,000 6,000 -116,000 148,000 44,000 -31,000 -50,000 -3,000 49,000 
          sales tax payable
        466,000 -58,000 -173,000 127,000 524,000 -211,000 -152,000 334,000 196,000 -212,000 -4,000 186,000 166,000 164,000 -181,000 67,000 256,000 18,000 30,000 182,000 392,000 -20,000 126,000 175,000 -531,000 45,000 -47,000 
          net cash from operating activities
        10,337,000 7,561,000 529,000 9,373,000 6,715,000 4,261,000 4,362,000 669,000 8,725,000 3,790,000 2,428,000 11,001,000 5,386,000 1,148,000 529,000 6,695,000 7,277,000 -854,000 10,576,000 2,551,000 -765,000 -6,201,000 -2,731,000 -2,309,000 -10,423,000 1,266,000 -1,538,000 
          capital expenditures
        -13,651,000 -14,850,000 -10,712,000 -8,870,000 -12,914,000 -11,598,000 -9,612,000 -8,792,000 -12,250,000 -13,921,000 -6,530,000 -11,938,000 -14,959,000 -3,301,000 -7,249,000 -6,239,000 -7,075,000 -7,877,000 -3,642,000 -2,664,000 -1,138,000 -3,274,000 -5,305,000 -4,749,000 -2,276,000 -3,688,000 -2,901,000 
          free cash flows
        -3,314,000 -7,289,000 -10,183,000 503,000 -6,199,000 -7,337,000 -5,250,000 -8,123,000 -3,525,000 -10,131,000 -4,102,000 -937,000 -9,573,000 -2,153,000 -6,720,000 456,000 202,000 -8,731,000 6,934,000 -113,000 -1,903,000 -9,475,000 -8,036,000 -7,058,000 -12,699,000 -2,422,000 -4,439,000 
          cash flows from investing activities
                                   
          payments for property and equipment
        -14,016,000 -15,430,000 -13,826,000 -9,452,000 -13,589,000 -11,554,000 -11,555,000 -10,274,000 -11,132,000 -13,450,000 -9,395,000 -11,853,000 -12,913,000 -5,958,000 -8,344,000 -7,309,000 -7,159,000 -6,262,000 -6,036,000 -2,664,000 -1,619,000 -3,274,000 -6,519,000 -5,052,000 -2,276,000 -3,878,000 -3,194,000 
          payments for initial direct costs
        -190,000 -32,000 -83,000 -236,000 -142,000 -135,000 -123,000 -135,000 -129,000 -45,000 -230,000 -45,000 -180,000 -95,000 -75,000 -120,000 -90,000 -225,000     -154,000   
          purchases of liquor licenses
        -35,000 -922,000 -55,000  -120,000                       
          purchases of investments
        -1,594,000 -15,309,000 -18,399,000 -4,477,000 -44,936,000                       
          maturities and redemptions of investments
        2,900,000 15,300,000 19,700,000  14,000,000                       
          net cash from investing activities
        -12,935,000 -16,393,000 -12,663,000 -9,542,000 -44,787,000 -26,896,000 -12,500,000 -9,203,000 -6,617,000 -12,620,000 -8,020,000 -12,672,000 -21,823,000 -6,158,000 -9,250,000 -7,455,000 -7,545,000 -6,827,000 -6,345,000 -3,145,000 -1,619,000 -3,285,000 -6,619,000 -5,206,000 -2,276,000 -4,051,000 -3,244,000 
          cash flows from financing activities
                                   
          repayment of principal on finance leases
        -26,000 -18,000 -22,000 -2,000 -13,000 -18,000 -18,000 -15,000 -16,000 10,000 -54,000 -52,000 -105,000 -163,000 -178,000 -209,000 -242,000 -265,000 -259,000 -255,000 -259,000 -260,000 -258,000 -256,000 -272,000 -254,000 -252,000 
          taxes paid on vested restricted stock awards
          -90,000   -63,000 151,000                 
          proceeds from exercise of stock options
        391,000 451,000 23,000  46,000 403,000 493,000  394,000 1,795,000 110,000  423,000 533,000 51,000  128,000 29,000 19,000  73,000 272,000 94,000     
          proceeds from the follow-on public offering, net of discounts and commissions
            64,626,000                     
          payments of costs related to the follow-on offering
           -272,000     -4,000                
          net cash from financing activities
        365,000 72,000 1,000 535,000 33,000 129,000 64,829,000 115,000 529,000 1,437,000 56,000 894,000 64,617,000 370,000 -127,000 574,000 -114,000 -390,000 -240,000 36,323,000 4,814,000 9,012,000 2,836,000 -256,000 -257,000 -239,000 -252,000 
          decrease in cash and cash equivalents
                2,637,000        -382,000      -6,514,000  -12,956,000 -3,024,000 -5,034,000 
          cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
        47,498,000  50,986,000  69,697,000  35,782,000  40,430,000    9,259,000     
          cash and cash equivalents, end of period
        -2,233,000 -8,760,000 35,365,000  -38,039,000 -22,506,000 107,677,000  2,637,000 -7,393,000 64,161,000  48,180,000 -4,640,000 26,934,000  -382,000 -8,071,000 44,421,000    2,745,000     
          supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
                                   
          cash paid for income taxes
        173,000 13,000 21,000 26,000 197,000   -17,000 170,000   -77,000 68,000 52,000 65,000 62,000 56,000 43,000 45,000         
          noncash investing activities
                                   
          acquisition of finance leases
        25,000 19,000 22,000 58,000 36,000 78,000    28,000               
          amounts unpaid for purchases of property and equipment
        365,000 580,000 3,114,000 582,000 675,000 -44,000 1,943,000 1,482,000 -1,118,000 -471,000 2,865,000 -85,000 -2,046,000 2,657,000 1,095,000 1,070,000 84,000 -1,615,000 2,394,000    1,214,000 303,000    
          stock-based compensation capitalized to property and equipment
        35,000 30,000 29,000  63,000 21,000 26,000                     
          gain on disposal of property and equipment
                                   
          increase in cash and cash equivalents
         -8,760,000 -12,133,000   -22,506,000 56,691,000    -5,536,000 -777,000   -8,848,000    3,991,000         
          net income
                               -6,849,000    
          adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities
                                   
          gain on short-term investments
                                   
          impairment of long-lived assets
                                   
          salary and wages payable
                             83,000 823,000 778,000 -471,000 120,000 11,000 
          operating lease liabilities
              544,000 203,000 561,000 -423,000 -135,000 228,000 -99,000 -80,000 -162,000 -154,000 314,000 -426,000 205,000 600,000 -365,000 -408,000 -238,000 201,000 -330,000 -155,000 -430,000 
          payments for purchases of liquor licenses
              -810,000 -56,000 -99,000 -41,000 -79,000 -796,000 -116,000 -20,000 -811,000 -71,000 -266,000 -475,000 -84,000 -45,000   -100,000 -8,000 -50,000 
          maturities and redemption of investments
                                   
          proceeds from stock option exercises
                               15,000   
          proceeds from follow-on public offering, net of discounts and commissions
                                   
          cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
                               38,044,000 
          cash and cash equivalents, end of year
                               -7,771,000 -12,956,000 -3,024,000 33,010,000 
          stock-based compensation capitalized to property and equipment– net
                                   
          non-cash lease expense
              1,279,000  1,145,000 1,192,000 1,070,000  995,000 981,000 844,000  874,000 711,000 709,000  595,000       
          purchases of short-term investments
               -250,000 249,000 -500,000 -3,000,000 -543,000                
          redemption of short-term investments
                4,500,000 1,500,000 4,499,000                 
          stock-based compensation
                   980,000 975,000 945,000 650,000 638,000 732,000 596,000 443,000 443,000 391,000 309,000 266,000 280,000 248,000 211,000 121,000 
          noncash lease expense
                              682,000 631,000 628,000 481,000 586,000 
          redemption of short- term investments
                                   
          cash paid for interest
                                   
          adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from (used in) operating activities
                                   
          proceeds from loan from affiliate
                           5,000,000 9,000,000 3,000,000     
          repayment of loan from affiliate
                                   
          adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from (used in) operating activities
                                   
          deferred income taxes
                               7,000 1,119,000 -1,000 -4,000 
          inventory write-downs
                                  
          proceeds from ppp loan
                                  
          repayment of ppp loan
                                  
          proceeds from common stock offering, net of discounts and commissions
                                   
          adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
                                   
          deferred rent and tenant allowances
                                   
          proceeds from the initial public offering, net of discounts and commissions
                                   
          payments of costs related to the initial public offering
                                   
          proceeds from borrowings of debt
                                   
          repayment of debt
                                   
          decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
                            2,430,000       
          cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
                                  
          cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
                            2,430,000       
          amounts included in accounts payable for purchases of property and equipment
                            481,000       
          accounts receivable
                             -389,000 -19,000 -207,000 705,000 231,000 -100,000 
          payments for purchase of liquor license
                                   
          reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash within the condensed balance sheets to the amounts shown in the statements of cash flows above:
                                   
          cash and cash equivalents
                                   
          restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets
                                   
          total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
                                   
          redemption of short-term investment
                                   
          proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
                                   
          cash received for additional capital investment from affiliate
                                   
          repayment on debt
                                   
          payments of costs related to initial public offering
                                   
          amounts included in accounts payable and due to affiliate for purchases of property and equipment
                                 190,000 293,000 
          payments for short-term investment
                                   
          payment for purchase of liquor license
                                   
          repayment of principal on capital lease
                                   
          noncash investing and financing activities
                                   
          acquisition of capital leases