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

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 After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew.  For more go to https://www.afterearnings.com Follow Us  X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarnings TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarnings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/ Reach Out  Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices