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Kura Sushi
Japanese sushi restaurant chain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kura Sushi, Inc. (Japanese: くら寿司, Hepburn: Kura zushi) is a Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain.[6][7] It is the second largest sushi restaurant chain in Japan, behind Sushiro and ahead of Hama Sushi.[8] Its headquarters are in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture.[9] It has 543 locations in Japan, 56 in Taiwan, and 69 in the United States.[10]
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History
Kura Sushi opened its first international location in Taiwan in December 2014 near Songjiang Nanjing metro station in Taipei.[11]
Kura has implemented various methods of automation to maximize efficiency and reduce costs. For instance, the use of conveyor belts that carry sushi to diners reduces the need for waiters.[12] Additionally, at some of Kura Sushi's locations, a robot called "KuraB the Kurabot" delivers foods, beverages, and other items to customers.[13]
Kura Sushi has also featured decorations and menu items based on characters from Sonic the Hedgehog, Hello Kitty, One Piece, Pikmin, and Peanuts. By inserting a certain number of plates into a receptacle, customers can trigger custom animations or win prizes during their dining experience.[14]
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Response to COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the company received $6 million in forgivable loans intended for small businesses from the U.S. government through the Paycheck Protection Program.[15] The funds were distributed as part of the government's $2.2 trillion CARES Act and intended to benefit workers at employers with fewer than 500 employees that are unable to obtain credit elsewhere.[15] The loan was returned immediately after criticized.
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