The story
Kunihiko Tanaka opened a sushi restaurant in Sakai, Japan in 1977, and seven years later opened a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant. This would later lead to the founding of Kura Corporation in 1995.
Kura Sushi opened its first restaurant in the United States in Irvine, California in 2009.
Kura Sushi opened its first international location in Taiwan in December 2014 near Songjiang Nanjing metro station in Taipei.
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. Additionally, at some of Kura Sushi's locations, a robot called "KuraB the Kurabot" delivers foods, beverages, and other items to customers.
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.
From Wikipedia’s article on Kura Sushi, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.6