# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001772177
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-019473
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
**Character Count:** 11030
**Document Hash:** 82ca6be2b0976441a915ccb331747c64
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-019473.hdr.sgml**: 20260122

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-019473

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260121

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260122

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260122

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** KURA SUSHI USA, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001772177
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 263808434
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0831

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-39012
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26551965

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 17461 DERIAN AVE.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** IRVINE
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92614
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 9497481786

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 17461 DERIAN AVE.
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** IRVINE
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92614

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

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# FORM 8-K

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)**

**of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):** January 21, 2026

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KURA SUSHI USA, INC.

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| Delaware | 001-39012 | 26-3808434 |
| **(State or other Jurisdiction**<br>**of Incorporation)** | **(Commission**<br>**File Number)** | **(IRS Employer**<br>**Identification No.)** |

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| 17461 Derian Avenue, Suite 200<br>Irvine**,** California | 92614 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's telephone number, including area code:** (657) 333-4100

**(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)**

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Title of each class | &nbsp;&nbsp;Trading Symbol(s) | &nbsp;&nbsp;Name of each exchange on which registered |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | &nbsp;&nbsp;KRUS | &nbsp;&nbsp;The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.**

The 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") of Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (the "Company") was held at the offices of the Company at 17461 Derian Avenue, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92614 on January 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Stockholders considered three proposals at the meeting, which are described in more detail in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A (the "Proxy Statement") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 10, 2025.

At the beginning of the Annual Meeting, there were 9,613,169 shares of Class A common stock and 1,000,050 shares of Class B common stock present at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy, which represented 92.9% of the combined voting power of the shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting (voting together as a single class), and which constituted a quorum for the transaction of business. Holders of the Company's Class A common stock were entitled to one vote for each share held as of the close of business on November 24, 2025 (the "Record Date"), and holders of the Company's Class B common stock were entitled to ten votes for each share held as of the Record Date.

The final voting results are reported below.

**<u>Proposal One</u>:** Election of five directors, including Shintaro Asako, Treasa Bowers, Claudia Schaefer, Carin L. Stutz and Hajime Uba to serve for a term until the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, or until his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified.

The Company's stockholders elected each of the five nominees for director, and the voting results are set forth below:

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| **Name** | **For** | **Against** | **Abstain** | **Broker Non-Votes** |
| Shintaro Asako | 17,242,990 | 1,618,426 | 4,666 | 747,587 |
| Treasa Bowers | 17,328,724 | 1,532,585 | 4,773 | 747,587 |
| Claudia Schaefer | 18,857,589 | 3,746 | 4,747 | 747,587 |
| Carin L. Stutz | 17,004,112 | 1,857,088 | 4,882 | 747,587 |
| Hajime Uba | 17,357,810 | 1,503,605 | 4,667 | 747,587 |

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**<u>Proposal Two</u>:** Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending on August 31, 2026.

The Company's stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending on August 31, 2026, and the voting results are set forth below:

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| **For** | **Against** | **Abstain** |
| 19,596,028 | 12,893 | 4,748 |

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**<u>Proposal Three</u>:** Approval, on an advisory basis, of named executive officer compensation.

The Company's stockholders gave advisory approval of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers, and the voting results are set forth below:

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| **For** | **Against** | **Abstain** | **Broker Non-Votes** |
| 18,594,882 | 265,335 | 5,865 | 747,587 |

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**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure**

On January 22, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding the election of Claudia Schaefer as a director. A copy of the Company's press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

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## Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
*(d) Exhibits*

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| **Exhibit No.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Description** |
| 99.1 | [<u>Press Release dated January 22, 2026</u>](krus-ex99_1.htm) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  | KURA SUSHI USA, INC. | KURA SUSHI USA, INC. |
| Date | January 22, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey Uttz |
|  |  | Name: | Jeffrey Uttz |
|  |  | Title: | Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

![img78977536_0.jpg](img78977536_0.jpg)

**For Immediate Release**

**Kura Sushi USA Announces Election of** 

**Claudia Schaefer to the Company's Board of Directors**

Irvine, CA. January 22, 2026 – Kura Sushi USA, Inc. ("Kura Sushi" or the "Company"), (NASDAQ: KRUS), a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept, today announced that Claudia Schaefer has been elected to serve as an independent member of the Board of Directors effective January 21, 2026. In conjunction with Ms. Schaefer's nomination, Kim Ellis did not stand for re-election as a director, also effective January 21, 2026.

Hajime Uba, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Kura Sushi, stated, "We are thrilled to announce the election of Claudia to Kura Sushi USA's Board of Directors. Claudia's deep brand and marketing background makes her an excellent addition to the team, and we look forward to working together to grow national awareness of the unique quality, value, and experience that Kura Sushi offers."

Claudia Schaefer stated, "I'm honored to join Kura Sushi's board of directors and am excited to support Kura's brand and marketing strategy as they expand across the United States. Having worked with both growth vehicles and nationally scaled chains, I hope to bring the breadth of my experience to Kura as it nears the 100-unit mark and prepares to enter its next stage as a corporation."

Ms. Schaefer is the Chief Marketing Officer at Smoothie King, where her focus is driving relevance and differentiation across all brand touchpoints including branding, marketing, store design, innovation, merchandising and digital experiences. Prior to joining Smoothie King, Ms. Schaefer served as the Chief Experience Officer at Caliber, parent company of Caliber Collision, following her tenures as the Chief Marketing Officer for Jamba Juice and for Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen. Previously, Ms. Schaefer worked at Brinker International, parent company of Chili's Bar & Grill, where she served in multiple marketing capacities both domestically and internationally. Ms. Schaefer also served on the board of directors for Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza from 2019 through its sale in 2021.

**About Kura Sushi USA, Inc.**

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept with 84 locations across 22 states and Washington DC. The Company offers guests a distinctive dining experience built on authentic Japanese cuisine and an engaging revolving sushi service model. Kura Sushi USA, Inc. was established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc., a Japan-based revolving sushi chain with over 550 restaurants and 40 years of brand history. For more information, please visit http://www.kurasushi.com.

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Investor Relations Contact:

Jeff Priester or Steven Boediarto

(657) 333-4010

investor@kurausa.com

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