# Kura Sushi traffic drops 11.5% in Q4

> Kura Sushi's Q4 traffic falls 11.5% as tariffs and consumer headwinds hit.
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- Summary: Kura Sushi's Q4 traffic falls 11.5% as tariffs and consumer headwinds hit. Kura Sushi saw 11.5% traffic decline in Q4 due to tariffs and consumer headwinds…
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- Source: Nation's Restaurant News — https://nrn.com/casual-dining/kura-sushi-sees-sharp-traffic-decline-in-fourth-quarter
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## Kura Sushi traffic decline
Kura Sushi experienced an 11.5% drop in traffic in its fiscal fourth quarter.
## Same-store sales drop
Kura Sushi saw a 5.7% decrease in same-store sales compared to 2025.
## CEO explains decline
President, CEO and CFO Hajime Uba attributed traffic decline to consumer headwinds and tariffs.
## Lunch value packages
Kura Sushi tested two $9.99 and $11.99 lunch combos for 5% of menu mix.
## Rollout plans
Kura Sushi plans to roll out value lunch packages systemwide in Q2 2027.
## Fiscal Q4 sales
Kura Sushi reported $88.9 million in sales for fiscal Q4 ended Aug 31.
## Restaurant growth
Kura Sushi opened four new restaurants in Q4, now has 25 states with 100 U.S. units.
## Operating loss
Kura Sushi had an operating loss of $0.6 million in Q4 vs $1.5 million profit in 2025.
## Food costs rise
Food and beverage costs increased to 29.7% of sales from 28.4% in Q4 2025.
## CEO on tariffs
CEO Uba said tariffs increased costs by 180 basis points, offset by labor leverage of 190 basis points.
## 2027 outlook
Kura Sushi forecasts $376 million to $381 million sales and 17 new restaurants in 2027.
## Key takeaway

Kura Sushi saw 11.5% traffic decline in Q4 due to tariffs and consumer headwinds, planning value lunch packages to boost weekday traffic.