Kura Sushi Usa, Inc. · NASDAQ:KRUS

Kura Sushi Usa — ICR Conference 2020

19 slides from Kura Sushi Usa's conference presentation, Jan 13, 2020

  1. Slide 1: Kura Sushi USA, Inc. ICR Conference January 13th–15th, 2020

    Kura Sushi USA, inc. ICR Conference January 13th – 15th, 2020 Exhibit 99.1 Logo(KURA)

  2. Slide 2: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer This presentation has been prepared for informational purposes only. No money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent in response, will not be accepted. This presentation shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, nor shal

  3. Slide 3: Financial Snapshot

    Financial Snapshot Robust Financial Profile Historical Restaurant Growth (US$ in thousands) Fiscal Year 2018 Fiscal Year 2019 FY19 Q1 FY20 Q1 Average Unit Volumes $3,457 $3,498 n.a. n.a. Comparable Restaurant Sales Growth 2.9% 6.2% 4.4% 7.9% Sales $51,744 $64,245 $13,420 $17,440 Operating Income $1,

  4. Slide 4: Section 1: Growth Strategy

    Section 1: Growth Strategy Section 1 Growth Strategy Section 2 Financial Overview & Model Discussion Appendix Subsection Title Section Title

  5. Slide 5: We have a multi-faceted and disciplined growth strategy

    We have a multi-faceted and disciplined growth strategy Our growth strategy 1 Pursue New Restaurant Development 2 Deliver Consistent Comparable-Restaurant Sales Growth 3 Increase Profitability 4 Heighten Brand Awareness Section Title

  6. Slide 6: Pursue New Restaurant Development in Existing and New Markets

    Source: Buxton analysis Core-Based Statistical Areas, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Pursue New Restaurant Development in Existing and New Markets 228-228-228 225-190-190 128-14-54 97-11-41 <5 Total Potential Locations 5-9 Total Potential Locations 10-19 Total Potential Loca

  7. Slide 7: Pursue New Restaurant Development in Existing and New Markets (Cont'd)

    Current restaurants range from 1,600 to 6,800 square feet In-line and end-cap formats Strip malls and shopping centers Suburban and urban areas Pursue New Restaurant Development in Existing and New Markets (Cont’d) Disciplined Site Selection Process Diverse population and above-average household inc

  8. Slide 8: New Store Pipeline

    New Store Pipeline Three Restaurants Under iConstruction, and Robust Ppeline for FY 2020 Fort Lee, NJ Glendale, CA Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA Under Construction Executed Leases for FY 2020 Bellevue, WA Washington, DC Sherman Oaks, CA New Restaurant Assumptions Square Feet: 2,500 - 4,000 Cost to Buil

  9. Slide 9: Deliver Comparable Restaurant Sales Growth and Increase Profitability

    Deliver Comparable Restaurant Sales Growth and Increase Profitability 12 Quarters of Positive Comp Sales Growth Out Of The Past 13 Quarters Increase Restaurant-Level and Corporate Profitability Strategies to Generate Future Comparable Restaurant Sales Growth Grow traffic through: Increased brand awa

  10. Slide 10: Heighten Brand Awareness

    Heighten Brand Awareness Build Brand Awareness Through a Comprehensive Marketing Strategy Digital Channels Monthly DISCOVERIES Bikkura-Pon Rewards Graphics (Instagram) Graphics (Facebook) Graphics (KURA’S MONTHLY DISCOVERIES) Graphics (BIKKURA-PON)

  11. Slide 11: Mobile App and Kura Rewards Program

    Mobile App and Kura Rewards Program Rewards Program PILOT Guests earn 10 points for every $1 spent, and receive a $5 coupon for every $50 spent (500 points) Guests sign up with their email address and download the rewards card into their mobile wallet Program is now live at 17 restaurants Use our Mo

  12. Slide 12: Section 2: Financial Overview & Model Discussion

    Section 2: Financial Overview & Model Discussion Section 1 Growth Strategy Section 2 Financial Overview & Model Discussion Appendix Subsection Title

  13. Slide 13: Midterm Model Drivers & Assumptions

    Midterm Model Drivers & Assumptions New Restaurants Existing Restaurants Consistent track record of comparable restaurant sales growth 2% - 3% annual comparable restaurant sales growth in the projected period Significant whitespace opportunity – potential for 290 restaurants nationwide Average resta

  14. Slide 14: Thank You

    Thank You Logo(Kura)

  15. Slide 15: Appendix

    Appendix Logo(Kura)

  16. Slide 16: Non-GAAP measure definitions

    EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as net income before interest, income taxes and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is defined as EBITDA plus stock-based compensation expense, pre-opening lease expense, pre-opening costs, non-cash lease expense, impairment of l

  17. Slide 17: Non-GAAP financial measures notice

    Certain financial measures, such as EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, restaurant-level contribution and restaurant-level contribution margin (“Non-GAAP measures”) are not recognized under GAAP. These Non-GAAP measures are intended as supplemental measures of our performance that are n

  18. Slide 18: Appendix A: Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Restaurant-Level Contribution

    Appendix A Reconciliation of Operating Income (LOSS) to Restaurant-Level Contribution (1) Stock-based compensation expense includes non-cash stock-based compensation, which is comprised of restaurant-level stock-based compensation included in other costs in the statements of income and of corporate-

  19. Slide 19: Appendix B: Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA

    Appendix B Reconciliation of Net Income (LOSS) to Adjusted EBITDA (1) Stock-based compensation expense includes non-cash stock-based compensation, which is comprised of restaurant-level stock-based compensation included in other costs in the statements of income and of corporate-level stock-based co

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