First store opening in mainland China
First written in FY2023-Q3. 1 of 3 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: 2026-03-13.
Kura Sushi moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Softened".
- 2026-03-13SoftenedEarningsSuggests it is closing out
「Meanwhile, we recognized one-time expenses associated with the closure of the Shanghai restaurant.」
The recognition of expenses associated with the closure of the Shanghai restaurant indicates a reduction or review of the existing expansion policy in mainland China. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「上海藏寿餐飲管理有限公司 (KSS) opened its first store in mainland China, the Longemont Zhongshan Park location, in June 2023. It subsequently opened 2 additional stores, bringing the total number of stores in mainland China to 3 at the end of the consolidated fiscal year.」
Following the first store opening in mainland China, 2 additional stores were opened, increasing the number of stores in mainland China to 3 at the end of the fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3First statedAnnual report
「上海藏寿餐飲管理有限公司 (KSS) opened its first store in mainland China, the Longemont Zhongshan Park location, in June 2023. The opening attracted coverage from domestic and international media, and operations began amid considerable public attention.」
In June 2023, the Shanghai Longemont Zhongshan Park location, the first store in mainland China, opened, marking the start of the store rollout in mainland China.