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Expansion of the Domestic Store Network

First written in FY2016-Q2. 34 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2016-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-09-11.

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Store Network Expansion Through New Store Openings and Relocations or ExpansionsA theme 41 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 43 as a tailwind

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  1. 2026-09-11AdvancedEarnings

    「In restaurant development, we opened 10 restaurants in Japan, 12 in the United States and 3 in Asia, for a total of 25 restaurants. As a result, the number of restaurants at the end of the first nine months of the current fiscal year was 712, all directly operated, including 6 無添蔵 restaurants, 1 くらおさかな市場 restaurant, 91 in the United States and 63 in Asia.」

    The Group continued opening restaurants, including in Japan, increasing the number of directly operated restaurants to 712.
  2. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 5 stores in Japan, 5 in the United States and 2 in Asia, for a total of 12 stores. As a result, as of the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, the group had 699 stores, all directly operated, including 5 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Fish Market store, 84 stores in the United States and 62 stores in Asia.」

    Opened 12 stores, including 5 in Japan, during the interim consolidated accounting period, expanding the total number of directly operated stores to 699.
  4. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 4 stores in Japan, 9 in the United States and 1 in Taiwan, for a total of 14 stores. As a result, as of the end of the interim consolidated accounting period, the group had 685 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Fish Market store, 73 stores in the United States, 59 stores in Taiwan and 3 stores in Shanghai.」

    Opened 14 new stores during the interim consolidated accounting period, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 685 stores.
  5. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 11 stores in Japan, 14 in the United States and 5 in Asia, for a total of 30 stores. As a result, as of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 677 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Fish Market store, 64 stores in the United States and 61 stores in Asia.」

    Opened a total of 30 new stores, including 11 in Japan, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 677 stores.
  6. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 5 stores in Japan, 9 in the United States and 2 in Asia, for a total of 16 stores. As a result, as of the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 665 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 59 stores in the United States and 58 stores in Asia.」

    Opened a total of 16 stores, including 5 in Japan, during the cumulative second-quarter period, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 665 stores.
  7. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 1 store in Japan, 4 in the United States and 1 in Taiwan, for a total of 6 stores. As a result, as of the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 655 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 54 stores in the United States, 54 stores in Taiwan and 3 stores in Shanghai.」

    Opened a total of 6 stores, including 1 in Japan, during the first quarter, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 655 stores.
  8. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, in addition to opening 23 stores in Japan, 10 in the United States and 6 in Taiwan, we opened 3 stores in mainland China, in Shanghai, for a total of 42 stores. As a result, as of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 649 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 50 stores in the United States, 53 stores in Taiwan and 3 stores in mainland China.」

    Opened 23 new stores in Japan during the year, expanding the total number of directly operated stores to 649.
  9. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, in addition to opening 20 stores in Japan, 6 in the United States and 4 in Taiwan, we opened our first store in mainland China in Shanghai, bringing the total to 31 stores. As a result, as of the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 641 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 46 stores in the United States, 51 stores in Taiwan and 1 store in mainland China.」

    Opened a total of 31 new stores, including 20 in Japan, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 641 stores.
  10. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 16 stores in Japan, 5 in the United States and 2 in Taiwan, for a total of 23 stores. As a result, as of the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 636 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 45 stores in the United States and 50 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 23 stores, including 16 in Japan, during the cumulative second-quarter period, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 636 stores.
  11. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 9 stores in Japan and 2 in the United States, for a total of 11 stores. As a result, as of the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 625 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 42 stores in the United States and 48 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 9 new stores in Japan during the first quarter, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 625 stores.
  12. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 33 stores in Japan, 8 in the United States and 8 in Taiwan, for a total of 49 stores during the consolidated fiscal year. As a result, as of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 614 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 40 stores in the United States and 48 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened a total of 49 new stores during the year, including 33 in Japan, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 614 stores.
  13. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 25 stores in Japan, 5 in the United States and 6 in Taiwan, bringing the total number of stores opened in the three countries during the cumulative third-quarter period to 36. As a result, as of the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 603 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 37 stores in the United States and 46 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 36 stores, including 25 in Japan, during the cumulative third-quarter period, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 603 stores.
  14. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, looking ahead to the period after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides and supported by a stable financial foundation, we opened 17 stores in Japan, 4 in the United States and 5 in Taiwan, for a total of 26 stores. As of the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 593 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 36 stores in the United States and 45 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 17 new stores in Japan, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 593 stores.
  15. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 9 stores in Japan, 1 in the United States and 2 in Taiwan, for a total of 12 stores. We will continue opening stores actively in both the United States and Taiwan and work to promote Japanese food culture overseas. As of the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 579 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 33 stores in the United States and 42 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 9 stores in Japan during the first quarter, bringing the group's directly operated store network to 579 stores.
  16. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 30 stores in Japan, 7 in the United States and 11 in Taiwan. Despite the spread of COVID-19, we continued to open stores actively, primarily in urban areas, with a view to the period after the pandemic subsides, bringing the group's total new store openings to 48. As a result, as of the end of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 567 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 32 stores in the United States and 40 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 48 new stores, including 30 in Japan, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 567 stores. The filing also states that the group completed its expansion into all prefectures following its entry into Hokkaido in July 2021.
  17. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, in addition to opening the second global flagship store, the Dotonbori store in Osaka, in April 2021, we opened the Rasora Sapporo store in Hokkaido in July, entering the last prefecture in Japan where we had not previously operated. We opened 23 stores in Japan, 6 in the United States and 6 in Taiwan, for a total of 35 stores.」

    Opened a total of 35 stores, including 23 in Japan, and entered Hokkaido, the last prefecture in Japan where the group had not previously operated. The store network totaled 556 stores, all directly operated.
  18. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 18 stores in Japan, 5 in the United States and 5 in Taiwan, for a total of 28 stores. We will continue strategic store openings in both the United States and Taiwan and work to promote Japanese food culture overseas. As of the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 549 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 30 stores in the United States and 34 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened a total of 28 stores, including 18 in Japan, during the second quarter, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 549 stores.
  19. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 10 stores in Japan, 3 in the United States and 4 in Taiwan, for a total of 17 stores. We will continue opening stores in both the United States and Taiwan and work to promote Japanese food culture overseas. As a result, as of the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 538 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 28 stores in the United States and 33 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 10 stores in Japan during the first quarter, bringing the group's total number of directly operated stores, including overseas stores, to 538.
  20. FY2020RaisedAnnual report

    「While expanding our store footprint so that the Muten Kura Sushi brand will become widely recognized, we will tighten our site-selection criteria and pursue further cost reductions to avoid opening unprofitable stores. We plan to open 25 to 30 stores in Japan next period.」

    Raised the domestic store-opening plan from the previous 20–25 stores to 25–30 stores, while also citing expansion into new areas and stricter site-selection criteria.
  21. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 24 stores in Japan, 2 in the United States and 5 in Taiwan, for a total of 31 stores. As of the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, the group had 516 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 25 stores in the United States and 25 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened a total of 31 stores, including 24 in Japan, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 516 stores.
  22. FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 11 stores in total: 9 in Japan and 2 in Taiwan. We will continue strategic store openings in the United States and Taiwan while working to promote Japanese food culture overseas. At the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year, the group had 496 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 23 stores in the United States, and 22 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 9 new stores in Japan during the first quarter, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 496 stores.
  23. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, we opened 20 new stores in Japan, 6 in the United States, and 6 in Taiwan, for a total of 32 new stores across the group. As a result, at the end of the fiscal year, the group had 485 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 23 stores in the United States, and 20 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 32 new stores, including 20 in Japan, expanding the group's directly operated store network to 485 locations. The company also presented an opening plan for the following period, including 20 to 25 domestic stores.
  24. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 25 stores in total: 17 in Japan, 4 in the United States, and 4 in Taiwan. We will continue strategic store openings in the United States and Taiwan while working to promote Japanese food culture overseas. At the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year, the group had 478 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 21 stores in the United States, and 18 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 17 domestic stores during the cumulative third-quarter period, bringing the number of directly operated stores, including overseas stores, to 478.
  25. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 14 stores in total: 9 in Japan, 3 in the United States, and 2 in Taiwan. We will continue strategic store openings in the United States and Taiwan while working to promote Japanese food culture overseas. At the end of the second quarter of the fiscal year, the group had 467 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 20 stores in the United States, and 16 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 9 domestic stores during the cumulative second-quarter period, bringing the number of directly operated stores, including overseas stores, to 467.
  26. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 8 stores in total: 5 in Japan, 1 in the United States, and 2 in Taiwan. We will continue strategic store openings in the United States and Taiwan while working to promote Japanese food culture overseas. At the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year, the group had 462 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 19 stores in the United States, and 16 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 5 new domestic stores in the first quarter, continuing to expand the domestic store network. The group had 462 directly operated stores in total.
  27. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development in Japan, we opened 11 new stores, 8 in western Japan and 3 in eastern Japan.」

    Opened 11 new domestic stores, expanding the domestic store network.
  28. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development in Japan, we opened 6 new stores, 5 in western Japan and 1 in eastern Japan.」

    Opened 6 domestic stores during the cumulative second-quarter period, expanding the domestic store network.
  29. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 3 new stores in November 2017, including the urban-format Hakata Nakasu store in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Our Taiwanese subsidiary, Taiwan International Kura Sushi Co., Ltd., opened its 10th store in Taiwan, Zhongli Daye. As a result, at the end of the first quarter of the fiscal year, the group had 433 stores, all directly operated, including 4 Muten Kura stores, 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store, 14 stores in the United States, and 10 stores in Taiwan.」

    Opened 3 new stores in Japan, including the urban-format Hakata Nakasu store. The total number of group stores reached 433.
  30. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 22 new stores, 14 in western Japan and 8 in eastern Japan, and closed 1 store for relocation. As a result, the number of domestic stores reached 406, including 4 Muten Kura stores and 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store. In September 2017, we opened Ikebukuro Sunshine 60-dori, our second store in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district. Going forward, we will develop urban-format stores in central areas with strong demand.」

    Opened 22 new domestic stores, expanding the number of domestic stores to 406. The company stated its policy of developing urban-format stores in high-demand central areas, beginning with its Ikebukuro opening.
  31. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition to opening stores in areas with relatively few of our locations, such as Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, and Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture, we opened 10 new stores in total, 7 in western Japan and 3 in eastern Japan, including Akita Barajima, our first store in Akita Prefecture. We closed 1 store for relocation, bringing the number of domestic stores to 394, including 4 Muten Kura stores and 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store.」

    Opened 10 domestic stores during the first half, expanding the domestic store network to 394 locations, including the company's first entry into Akita Prefecture.
  32. FY2016AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Japan, we opened 22 new stores, 15 in western Japan and 7 in eastern Japan, and closed 2 stores due to relocation. As a result, the number of domestic stores reached 385, including 1 Kura Natural Fish Market store and 4 Muten Kura stores.」

    Opened 22 new domestic stores, expanding the number of domestic stores to 385. The company also specified a plan to open 20 domestic stores in the following period.
  33. FY2016-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In store development, we opened 12 new stores, 9 in western Japan and 3 in eastern Japan, and closed 1 store for relocation. As a result, the number of domestic stores reached 376.」

    Opened 12 new stores during the cumulative period, expanding the domestic store network to 376 locations.
  34. FY2016-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition to opening stores in areas with relatively few of our locations, such as Oita City, Oita Prefecture, and Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, we opened stores in shopping malls, including Nitori Mall Hirakata in Osaka Prefecture. We opened 7 new stores in total, 5 in western Japan and 2 in eastern Japan, and closed 1 store for relocation. As a result, the number of domestic stores reached 371, including 4 Muten Kura stores.」

    Advanced store openings in areas with few locations and in shopping malls, opening 7 new stores during the period.
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