Kura Sushi USA (KRUS) 10-Q 6 Jul 23 2023 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	May 31, 2023
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol	KRUS
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Registrant Name	KURA SUSHI USA, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001772177
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	true
Entity Ex Transition Period	true
Entity File Number	001-39012
Entity Tax Identification Number	26-3808434
Entity Address, Address Line One	17461 Derian Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 200
Entity Address, City or Town	Irvine
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	92614
City Area Code	657
Local Phone Number	333-4100
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Class A
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		10,106,852
Class B
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,000,050

Condensed Balance Sheets

Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($)	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 70,474,000	$ 35,782,000
Short-term investments	8,742,000	0
Accounts and other receivables	3,536,000	2,486,000
Inventories	1,387,000	1,120,000
Due from affiliate		156,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,123,000	2,852,000
Total current assets	89,262,000	42,396,000
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment – net	96,654,000	75,590,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets	96,126,000	79,990,000
Deposits and other assets	4,206,000	3,380,000
Total assets	286,248,000	201,356,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	5,521,000	5,559,000
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	2,084,000	3,731,000
Salaries and wages payable	6,932,000	5,955,000
Finance leases – current	75,000	507,000
Operating lease liabilities – current	8,593,000	7,992,000
Due to affiliate	466,000	285,000
Sales tax payable	1,445,000	1,240,000
Total current liabilities	25,116,000	25,269,000
Non-current liabilities:
Finance leases – non-current	16,000	30,000
Operating lease liabilities – non-current	100,794,000	82,280,000
Other liabilities	582,000	483,000
Total liabilities	126,508,000	108,062,000
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding
Additional paid-in capital	186,845,000	118,970,000
Accumulated deficit	(27,109,000)	(25,686,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,000)
Total stockholders' equity	159,740,000	93,294,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	286,248,000	201,356,000
Class A
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	10,000	9,000
Class B
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 1,000	$ 1,000

Condensed Balance Sheets (Paren

Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0
Class A
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	10,101,000	8,788,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	10,101,000	8,788,000
Class B
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	1,000,000	1,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,000,000	1,000,000

Condensed Statements of Operati

Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Sales	$ 49,238	$ 37,969	$ 132,500	$ 99,091
Restaurant operating costs:
Depreciation and amortization expenses	1,975	1,376	5,309	3,814
Other costs	6,165	4,372	17,352	12,326
Total restaurant operating costs	40,826	31,511	113,356	84,790
General and administrative expenses	7,012	5,900	20,776	16,714
Depreciation and amortization expenses	92	85	265	256
Total operating expenses	47,930	37,496	134,397	101,760
Operating income (loss)	1,308	473	(1,897)	(2,669)
Other expense (income):
Interest expense	23	23	53	70
Interest income	(436)	(25)	(593)	(75)
Income (loss) before income taxes	1,721	475	(1,357)	(2,664)
Income tax expense (benefit)	41	(2)	66	13
Net income (loss)	$ 1,680	$ 477	$ (1,423)	$ (2,677)
Net income (loss) per Class A and Class B shares
Basic	$ 0.16	$ 0.05	$ (0.14)	$ (0.28)
Diluted	$ 0.16	$ 0.05	$ (0.14)	$ (0.28)
Weighted average Class A and Class B shares outstanding
Basic	10,485	9,722	10,028	9,714
Diluted	10,807	10,069	10,028	9,714
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Unrealized loss on short-term investments	$ (7)		$ (7)
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,673	$ 477	(1,430)	$ (2,677)
Food and Beverage Costs
Restaurant operating costs:
Cost of goods and services sold	14,770	11,282	40,440	29,615
Labor and Related Costs
Restaurant operating costs:
Cost of goods and services sold	14,362	11,788	40,751	31,840
Occupancy and Related Expenses
Restaurant operating costs:
Cost of goods and services sold	$ 3,554	$ 2,693	$ 9,504	$ 7,195

Condensed Statements of Stockho

Condensed Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Class A	Class B	Common Stock Class A	Common Stock Class B	Additional Paid-in-Capital	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balances at Aug. 31, 2021	$ 90,844			$ 9	$ 1	$ 115,756	$ (24,922)
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2021				8,700,000	1,000,000
Stock-based compensation	443					443
Employee stock plan	19					19
Employee stock plan, shares				13,000
Net (loss) income	(1,275)						(1,275)
Ending balances at Nov. 30, 2021	90,031			$ 9	$ 1	116,218	(26,197)
Ending balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2021				8,713,000	1,000,000
Beginning balances at Aug. 31, 2021	90,844			$ 9	$ 1	115,756	(24,922)
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2021				8,700,000	1,000,000
Net (loss) income	(2,677)
Ending balances at May. 31, 2022	89,960			$ 9	$ 1	117,549	(27,599)
Ending balance, shares at May. 31, 2022				8,734,000	1,000,000
Beginning balances at Nov. 30, 2021	90,031			$ 9	$ 1	116,218	(26,197)
Beginning balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2021				8,713,000	1,000,000
Stock-based compensation	596					596
Employee stock plan	29					29
Employee stock plan, shares				5,000
Taxes paid on vested restricted stock awards	(154)					(154)
Taxes paid on vested restricted stock awards, shares				(2,000)
Net (loss) income	(1,879)						(1,879)
Ending balances at Feb. 28, 2022	88,623			$ 9	$ 1	116,689	(28,076)
Ending balance, shares at Feb. 28, 2022				8,716,000	1,000,000
Stock-based compensation	732					732
Employee stock plan	128					128
Employee stock plan, shares				18,000
Net (loss) income	477						477
Ending balances at May. 31, 2022	89,960			$ 9	$ 1	117,549	(27,599)
Ending balance, shares at May. 31, 2022				8,734,000	1,000,000
Beginning balances at Aug. 31, 2022	93,294			$ 9	$ 1	118,970	(25,686)
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2022		8,788,000	1,000,000	8,788,000	1,000,000
Stock-based compensation	650					650
Employee stock plan	51					51
Employee stock plan, shares				3,000
Net (loss) income	(2,088)						(2,088)
Ending balances at Nov. 30, 2022	91,907			$ 9	$ 1	119,671	(27,774)
Ending balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2022				8,791,000	1,000,000
Beginning balances at Aug. 31, 2022	93,294			$ 9	$ 1	118,970	(25,686)
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2022		8,788,000	1,000,000	8,788,000	1,000,000
Net (loss) income	(1,423)
Ending balances at May. 31, 2023	159,740			$ 10	$ 1	186,845	(27,109)	$ (7)
Ending balance, shares at May. 31, 2023		10,101,000	1,000,000	10,101	1,000,000
Beginning balances at Nov. 30, 2022	91,907			$ 9	$ 1	119,671	(27,774)
Beginning balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2022				8,791,000	1,000,000
Stock-based compensation	945					945
Employee stock plan	533					533
Employee stock plan, shares				28,000
Net (loss) income	(1,015)						(1,015)
Ending balances at Feb. 28, 2023	92,370			$ 9	$ 1	121,149	(28,789)
Ending balance, shares at Feb. 28, 2023				8,819,000	1,000,000
Stock-based compensation	975					975
Employee stock plan	423					423
Employee stock plan, shares				17,000
Issuance of common stock in connection with follow-on public offering, net of underwriter discounts and issuance costs	64,299			$ 1		64,298
Issuance of common stock in connection with follow-on public offering, net of underwriter discounts and issuance costs, shares				1,265,000
Net (loss) income	1,680						1,680
Other comprehensive loss	(7)							(7)
Ending balances at May. 31, 2023	$ 159,740			$ 10	$ 1	$ 186,845	$ (27,109)	$ (7)
Ending balance, shares at May. 31, 2023		10,101,000	1,000,000	10,101	1,000,000

Condensed Statements of Cash Fl

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (1,423)	$ (2,677)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	5,574	4,070
Stock-based compensation	2,570	1,771
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	53
Non-cash lease expense	2,820	2,294
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables	(230)	(301)
Inventories	(267)	(151)
Due from affiliate	156	329
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,876)	7,849
Deposits and other assets	122	(124)
Accounts payable	(71)	1,439
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(1,176)	762
Salaries and wages payable	977	1,335
Operating lease liabilities	(341)	93
Due to affiliate	26	6
Sales tax payable	149	304
Net cash provided by operating activities	7,063	16,999
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property and equipment	(27,215)	(19,457)
Payments for initial direct costs	(320)	(435)
Payments for purchases of liquor licenses	(947)	(825)
Purchases of short-term investments	(8,749)
Net cash used in investing activities	(37,231)	(20,717)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of principal on finance leases	(446)	(766)
Taxes paid on vested restricted stock awards		(154)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	1,007	176
Proceeds from the follow-on public offering, net of discounts and commissions	64,895
Payments of costs related to the follow-on offering	(596)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	64,860	(744)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	34,692	(4,462)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	35,782	40,430
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	70,474	35,968
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid for income taxes	185	144
Noncash investing activities
Acquisition of finance leases		34
Amounts unpaid for purchases of property and equipment	$ 1,706	$ 863

Organization and Basis of Prese

Organization and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Basis of Presentation	Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation Kura Sushi USA, Inc. is a technology-enabled Japanese restaurant concept that provides guests with a distinctive dining experience by serving authentic Japanese cuisine through an engaging revolving sushi service model, which the Company refers to as the “Kura Experience.” Kura Sushi encourages healthy lifestyles by serving freshly prepared Japanese cuisine using high-quality ingredients that are free from artificial seasonings, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives. Kura Sushi aims to make quality Japanese cuisine accessible to its guests across the United States through affordable prices and an inviting atmosphere. “Kura Sushi USA,” “Kura Sushi,” “Kura,” and the “Company” refer to Kura Sushi USA, Inc. unless expressly indicated or the context otherwise requires. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements (the “Condensed Financial Statements”) have been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. As such, these Condensed Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and accompanying notes included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022. The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Part II, Item 8, Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to fairly state the Condensed Financial Statements have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023 or for any other future annual or interim period. Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year begins on September 1 and ends on August 31, and references made to “fiscal year 2023” and “fiscal year 2022” refer to the Company’s fiscal years ending August 31, 2023 and ended August 31, 2022, respectively. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods presented. Significant items subject to such estimates include asset retirement obligations, stock-based compensation, the useful lives of assets, the assessment of the recoverability of long-lived assets, and income taxes. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors and adjusts those estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions. Short-Term Investments Short-term investments consist of certificates of deposits and Treasury bills. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity date greater than three months but less than one year as short-term investments. The carrying value of the short-term investments is equivalent to their amortized cost basis. As of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, short-term investments were $ 8.7 million and none , respectively. The certificates of deposits are deposited at Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured banks. The certificates of deposits are in amounts of $ 250,000 in multiple banks so that the entire deposit balance is eligible for FDIC insurance. Certificates of deposits and Treasury bills are classified as available-for-sale debt securities which are measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). As of May 31, 2023, the Company recorded $ 7 thousand in unrealized losses on short-term investments in comprehensive income (loss). Based on the evaluation of credit risk factors, the Company has concluded that an allowance for credit losses is unnecessary for its short-term investments. Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The Company’s short-term investments consist of certificates of deposits and Treasury bills that are classified as available-for-sale debt securities which are measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2021-10, “Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance,” which provides guidance on disclosures for transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this update effective September 1, 2022. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact to the consolidated financial statements. Follow-On Offering On April 13, 2023, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of common stock pursuant to the Company’s universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3, selling an aggregate of 1,265,000 shares of Class A common stock, including the exercise in full of the underwriters’ option to purchase 165,000 additional shares, at the price of $ 54.00 per share less an underwriting discount of $ 2.70 per share. The Company received aggregate net proceeds of $ 64.3 million after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by the Company. The proceeds are to be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, working capital, and other business purposes . No payments were made by the Company to directors, officers or persons owning 10 % or more of the Company’s common stock or to their associates, or to the Company’s affiliates.

Balance Sheet Components

Balance Sheet Components	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Balance Sheet Components	Note 2. Balance Sheet Components Accounts and Other Receivables May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Lease receivables $ 2,587 $ 1,767 Credit card and other receivables 949 719 Total accounts and other receivables $ 3,536 $ 2,486 Property and Equipment - net May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Leasehold improvements $ 68,067 $ 56,668 Lease assets 6,146 6,166 Furniture and fixtures 29,775 21,759 Computer equipment 2,408 1,307 Vehicles 220 159 Software 996 921 Construction in progress 14,650 8,666 Property and equipment – gross 122,262 95,646 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 25,608 ) ( 20,056 ) Total property and equipment – net $ 96,654 $ 75,590 Depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment was $ 2.1 million and $ 1.5 million for the three months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, respectively, and was $ 5.6 million and $ 4.1 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022 , respectively.

Leases

Leases	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Note 3. Leases The Company has operating and finance leases for its corporate office, restaurant locations, office equipment, kitchen equipment and automobiles. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms of less than 1 year to 20 years, some of which include options to extend the leases. Lease related costs recognized in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) are as follows: Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (amounts in thousands) Finance lease cost Classification Amortization of right-of-use assets Depreciation and amortization expenses $ 136 $ 145 $ 500 $ 424 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense — 11 7 35 Total finance lease cost $ 136 $ 156 $ 507 $ 459 Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (amounts in thousands) Operating lease cost Classification Operating lease cost Occupancy and related expenses, other costs and general and administrative expenses $ 3,208 $ 2,088 $ 7,450 $ 5,835 Variable lease cost Occupancy and related expenses, and general and administrative expenses 1,072 556 2,307 1,445 Total operating lease cost $ 4,280 $ 2,644 $ 9,757 $ 7,280 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: Operating Leases May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Right-of-use assets $ 96,126 $ 79,990 Lease liabilities – current $ 8,593 $ 7,992 Lease liabilities – non-current 100,794 82,280 Total lease liabilities $ 109,387 $ 90,272 Finance Lease Assets – net May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Property and equipment $ 6,146 $ 6,166 Accumulated depreciation ( 3,752 ) ( 3,348 ) Total property and equipment – net $ 2,394 $ 2,818 Finance Leases Liabilities May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Finance lease – current $ 75 $ 507 Finance lease – non-current 16 30 Total finance lease liabilities $ 91 $ 537 Nine months ended May 31, 2023 2022 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years) Operating leases 16.3 16.3 Finance leases 0.2 1.0 Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 6.6 % 6.4 % Finance leases 4.7 % 4.7 % Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases are as follows: Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 (amounts in thousands) Operating cash flows paid for operating lease liabilities $ 5,775 $ 4,781 Operating right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 18,415 $ 16,622 As of May 31, 2023, the Company has an additional $ 39.0 million of operating leases related to restaurants for which the Company has not yet taken possession. Subsequent to May 31, 2023, the Company entered into an additional operating lease related to a restaurant for which the Company has not yet taken possession. The lease liability associated with the lease after May 31, 2023 is $ 0.6 million . The operating lease is expected to commence in fiscal year 2024, with a lease term of 20 years. Maturities of lease liabilities, net of lease receivables, were as follows: Operating Leases Finance Leases (amounts in thousands) Remainder of 2023 $ 1,221 $ 55 2024 7,008 36 2025 10,253 7 2026 10,188 — 2027 10,131 — Thereafter 139,798 — Total lease payments 178,599 98 Less: imputed interest ( 69,212 ) ( 7 ) Present value of lease liabilities $ 109,387 $ 91

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 4. Related Party Transactions Kura Sushi, Inc. (“Kura Japan”) is the majority stockholder of the Company and is incorporated and headquartered in Japan. In August 2019, the Company entered into a Shared Services Agreement with Kura Japan, pursuant to which Kura Japan provides the Company with certain strategic, operational and other support services, including assigning certain employees to work for the Company as expatriates to provide support to the Company’s operations, sending its employees to the Company on a short-term basis to provide support for the opening of new restaurants or renovation of existing restaurants, and providing the Company with certain supplies, parts and equipment for use in the Company’s restaurants. In addition, the Company has agreed to continue to provide Kura Japan with certain translational support services, and market research. In exchange for such services, supplies, parts and equipment, the parties pay fees to each other as set forth under the Shared Services Agreement. A right of setoff is not required; however, from time to time, either party will net settle transactions as needed. Purchases of administrative supplies, expatriate salaries and travel and other administrative expenses payable to Kura Japan are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Purchases of equipment from Kura Japan are included in property and equipment in the accompanying balance sheets. In August 2019, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Exclusive License Agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Kura Japan. Pursuant to the License Agreement, the Company pays Kura Japan a royalty fee of 0.5 % of the Company’s net sales in exchange for an exclusive, royalty-bearing license for use of certain of Kura Japan’s intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, Kura Japan’s trademarks “Kura Sushi”, “Mr. Fresh” and “Kura Revolving Sushi Bar,” and patents for a food management system and the Mr. Fresh protective dome, among other intellectual property rights necessary to continue operation of the Company’s restaurants. Royalty payments to Kura Japan are included in other costs at the restaurant level in the accompanying statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). On April 10, 2020, the Company and Kura Japan entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement, as amended, to provide the Company a revolving credit line of $ 45.0 million (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”). For additional information, see “Note 6. Debt.” Balances with Kura Japan are as follows: May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Due from affiliate $ — $ 156 Due to affiliate $ 466 $ 285 Reimbursements and other payments by the Company to Kura Japan were as follows: Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (amounts in thousands) Related party transactions: Expatriate salaries expense $ 33 $ 33 $ 87 $ 116 Royalty payments 246 190 663 496 Travel and other administrative expenses — 5 30 24 Purchases of equipment 568 624 2,024 1,127 Total related party transactions $ 847 $ 852 $ 2,804 $ 1,763 Reimbursements by Kura Japan to the Company were $ 7 thousand and none for the three months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, respectively, and were $ 67 thousand and $ 28 thousand for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, respectively. The reimbursements were for professional fees, travel and other administrative expenses.

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based Compensation	Note 5. Stock-based Compensation The following table summarizes the stock option activity under the Company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated (the “Stock Incentive Plan”): Options Outstanding Number of Shares Weighted Average Outstanding — August 31, 2022 675,942 $ 27.12 Options granted 56,951 $ 73.20 Options exercised ( 2,491 ) $ 12.82 Options canceled/forfeited ( 23,781 ) $ 46.47 Outstanding — November 30, 2022 706,621 $ 30.28 Options granted 75,084 $ 60.62 Options exercised ( 27,858 ) $ 19.13 Options canceled/forfeited ( 13,034 ) $ 40.72 Outstanding — February 28, 2023 740,813 $ 33.57 Options granted 1,749 $ 64.87 Options exercised ( 17,119 ) $ 24.69 Options canceled/forfeited ( 22,445 ) $ 57.25 Outstanding — May 31, 2023 702,998 $ 33.11 The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit (“RSU”) activity under the Stock Incentive Plan: Number of Shares Weighted Average Outstanding — August 31, 2022 — — RSU's granted 1,359 $ 73.58 Outstanding — November 30, 2022 1,359 $ 73.58 RSU's granted 25,347 $ 62.14 Outstanding — February 28, 2023 26,706 $ 62.72 RSU's canceled/forfeited ( 1,025 ) $ 68.92 Outstanding — May 31, 2023 25,681 $ 62.47 The total stock-based compensation recognized under the Stock Incentive Plan in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) is as follows: Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (amounts in thousands) Restaurant-level stock-based compensation included in other costs $ 163 $ 88 $ 382 $ 195 Corporate-level stock-based compensation included in general and administrative expenses 812 644 2,188 1,576 Total stock-based compensation $ 975 $ 732 $ 2,570 $ 1,771

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Note 6. Debt On April 10, 2020, the Company and Kura Japan entered into a Revolving Credit Agreement, as amended, establishing a $ 45.0 million revolving credit line for the Company. The maturity date for each advance is 60 months from the date of disbursement and the last day of the period of availability for advances is April 10, 2025. The Revolving Credit Note under the Revolving Credit Agreement has an interest rate for advances fixed at 130 % of the Annual Compounding Long-Term Applicable Federal Rate (“AFR”) on the date such advance is made. There are no financial covenants under the Revolving Credit Agreement with which the Company must comply. As of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, the Company had no o utstanding balance and $ 45.0 million of availability remaining under the Revolving Credit Agreement. For additional information, see “Note 4. Related Party Transactions.”

Income (Loss) Per Share

Income (Loss) Per Share	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income (Loss) Per Share	Note 7 . Income (Loss) Per Share The net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is allocated based on the contractual participation rights of the Class A common stock and Class B common stock as if the income for the year has been distributed. As the liquidation and dividend rights for Class A and Class B common stock are identical, the net loss attributable to all common stockholders is allocated on a proportionate basis. The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net income (loss) per share: Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Class A Class B Class A Class B Class A Class B Class A Class B (amounts in thousands, except per share data) Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders – basic $ 1,520 $ 160 $ 428 $ 49 $ ( 1,281 ) $ ( 142 ) $ ( 2,401 ) $ ( 276 ) Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders – diluted $ 1,525 $ 155 $ 430 $ 47 $ ( 1,281 ) $ ( 142 ) $ ( 2,401 ) $ ( 276 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic 9,485 1,000 8,722 1,000 9,028 1,000 8,714 1,000 Dilutive effect of stock-based awards 322 — 347 — — — — — Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted 9,807 1,000 9,069 1,000 9,028 1,000 8,714 1,000 Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – basic $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ ( 0.14 ) $ ( 0.14 ) $ ( 0.28 ) $ ( 0.28 ) Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ ( 0.14 ) $ ( 0.14 ) $ ( 0.28 ) $ ( 0.28 ) The Company computes basic income (loss) per common share using net income (loss) and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, and computes diluted income (loss) per common share using net income (loss) and the weighted average number of common shares and potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive common shares include dilutive outstanding employee stock options and restricted stock units. For the three months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, there were 201 thousand and 250 thousand shares of common stock subject to outstanding employee stock options and restricted stock units that were excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, there were 729 thousand and 762 thousand shares of common stock subject to outstanding employee stock options and RSU’s that were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies On May 31, 2019, a putative class action complaint was filed by a former employee, Brandy Gomes, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging violations of California wage and hour laws. On July 9, 2020, plaintiff’s counsel filed a first amended class action complaint to add Jamar Spencer, another former employee, as a plaintiff to this action. In addition, the first amended class action complaint added new causes of action alleging violations of California wage and hour laws including a cause of action brought under the California Private Attorney General Act. On August 7, 2020, the Company filed its answer to the first amended complaint, generally denying the allegations in the complaint. In May 2021, a joint stipulation was filed requesting a delay in the class certification hearing date to March 3, 2022, and a mediation was scheduled for September 24, 2021. During the mediation, a settlement was agreed upon in the amount of $ 1.75 million. Th e Company recorded an accrued liability of $ 1.78 million, i ncluding an estimated $ 30 thousand in em ployer payroll taxes, related to this settlement within general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2021. The court granted final approval of the settlement on November 18, 2022. In December 2022, pursuant to the court’s order granting final approval of the settlement, the Company deposited $ 1.78 million into an account controlled by a settlement administrator for disbursement to class participants and other parties to the litigation. A final report regarding the distribution of settlement funds is due on July 6, 2023, and a non-appearance case review is scheduled for July 13, 2023. The Company is involved from time to time in various legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business, including but not limited to commercial disputes, environmental matters, employee related claims, intellectual property disputes and litigation in connection with transactions including acquisitions and divestitures. In the opinion of management, the Company does not believe that such litigation, claims, and administrative proceedings, excluding the putative class action matter referenced above, will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, a significant increase in the number of these claims or an increase in amounts owing under successful claims, including the putative class action referenced above, could materially and adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company records a liability when a loss is considered probable, and the amount can be reasonably estimated.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 9. Income Taxes The Company recorded an income tax expense of $ 41 thousand and an income tax benefit of $ 2 thousand for the three months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, respectively, and income tax expense of $ 66 thousand and $ 13 thousand for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2022, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023 substantially differed from the federal statutory tax rate of 21 % primarily due to a valuation allowance for the Company’s deferred tax assets. The Company continually monitors and performs an assessment of the realizability of its deferred tax assets, including an analysis of factors such as future taxable income, reversal of existing taxable temporary differences, and tax planning strategies. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, the Company considered both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of deferred tax assets using a “more likely than not” standard. In making such assessment, more weight was given to evidence that could be objectively verified, including recent cumulative losses. Based on the Company’s review of this evidence, management determined that a full valuation allowance against all of the Company’s net deferred tax assets at May 31, 2023 was appropriate.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 10. Fair Value Measurements The following table sets forth the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2023. The Company did no t have any assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 31, 2022. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (amounts in thousands) Assets: Certificates of deposits $ — $ 4,745 $ — $ 4,745 Treasury bills 3,997 — — 3,997 Total assets at fair value $ 3,997 $ 4,745 $ — $ 8,742 The Company’s cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits in banks, certificates of deposits and money market funds. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts reported in the accompanying balance sheets approximate the fair value of cash and cash equivalents. The fair value of our certificates of deposits are estimated using Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Level 2 inputs are based on market data that include factors such as interest rates, market and pricing activity and other market-based valuation techniques.

Organization and Basis of Pre_2

Organization and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements (the “Condensed Financial Statements”) have been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. As such, these Condensed Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and accompanying notes included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022. The accounting policies followed by the Company are set forth in Part II, Item 8, Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to fairly state the Condensed Financial Statements have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023 or for any other future annual or interim period.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year begins on September 1 and ends on August 31, and references made to “fiscal year 2023” and “fiscal year 2022” refer to the Company’s fiscal years ending August 31, 2023 and ended August 31, 2022, respectively.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods presented. Significant items subject to such estimates include asset retirement obligations, stock-based compensation, the useful lives of assets, the assessment of the recoverability of long-lived assets, and income taxes. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors and adjusts those estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions.
Short-Term Investments	Short-Term Investments Short-term investments consist of certificates of deposits and Treasury bills. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity date greater than three months but less than one year as short-term investments. The carrying value of the short-term investments is equivalent to their amortized cost basis. As of May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, short-term investments were $ 8.7 million and none , respectively. The certificates of deposits are deposited at Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured banks. The certificates of deposits are in amounts of $ 250,000 in multiple banks so that the entire deposit balance is eligible for FDIC insurance. Certificates of deposits and Treasury bills are classified as available-for-sale debt securities which are measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). As of May 31, 2023, the Company recorded $ 7 thousand in unrealized losses on short-term investments in comprehensive income (loss). Based on the evaluation of credit risk factors, the Company has concluded that an allowance for credit losses is unnecessary for its short-term investments.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The Company’s short-term investments consist of certificates of deposits and Treasury bills that are classified as available-for-sale debt securities which are measured at fair value with unrealized gains or losses recorded in other comprehensive income (loss).
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement In November 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2021-10, “Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance,” which provides guidance on disclosures for transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this update effective September 1, 2022. The adoption of this update did not have a material impact to the consolidated financial statements.
Follow-On Offering	Follow-On Offering On April 13, 2023, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of common stock pursuant to the Company’s universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3, selling an aggregate of 1,265,000 shares of Class A common stock, including the exercise in full of the underwriters’ option to purchase 165,000 additional shares, at the price of $ 54.00 per share less an underwriting discount of $ 2.70 per share. The Company received aggregate net proceeds of $ 64.3 million after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by the Company. The proceeds are to be used for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures, working capital, and other business purposes . No payments were made by the Company to directors, officers or persons owning 10 % or more of the Company’s common stock or to their associates, or to the Company’s affiliates.

Balance Sheet Components (Table

Balance Sheet Components (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Property Plant And Equipment Net [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts and Other Receivables	Accounts and Other Receivables May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Lease receivables $ 2,587 $ 1,767 Credit card and other receivables 949 719 Total accounts and other receivables $ 3,536 $ 2,486
Schedule of Property and Equipment Net	Property and Equipment - net May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Leasehold improvements $ 68,067 $ 56,668 Lease assets 6,146 6,166 Furniture and fixtures 29,775 21,759 Computer equipment 2,408 1,307 Vehicles 220 159 Software 996 921 Construction in progress 14,650 8,666 Property and equipment – gross 122,262 95,646 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization ( 25,608 ) ( 20,056 ) Total property and equipment – net $ 96,654 $ 75,590

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]
Summary of Lease Related Costs	Lease related costs recognized in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) are as follows: Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (amounts in thousands) Finance lease cost Classification Amortization of right-of-use assets Depreciation and amortization expenses $ 136 $ 145 $ 500 $ 424 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense — 11 7 35 Total finance lease cost $ 136 $ 156 $ 507 $ 459 Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (amounts in thousands) Operating lease cost Classification Operating lease cost Occupancy and related expenses, other costs and general and administrative expenses $ 3,208 $ 2,088 $ 7,450 $ 5,835 Variable lease cost Occupancy and related expenses, and general and administrative expenses 1,072 556 2,307 1,445 Total operating lease cost $ 4,280 $ 2,644 $ 9,757 $ 7,280
Summary of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: Operating Leases May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Right-of-use assets $ 96,126 $ 79,990 Lease liabilities – current $ 8,593 $ 7,992 Lease liabilities – non-current 100,794 82,280 Total lease liabilities $ 109,387 $ 90,272 Finance Lease Assets – net May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Property and equipment $ 6,146 $ 6,166 Accumulated depreciation ( 3,752 ) ( 3,348 ) Total property and equipment – net $ 2,394 $ 2,818 Finance Leases Liabilities May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Finance lease – current $ 75 $ 507 Finance lease – non-current 16 30 Total finance lease liabilities $ 91 $ 537 Nine months ended May 31, 2023 2022 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years) Operating leases 16.3 16.3 Finance leases 0.2 1.0 Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 6.6 % 6.4 % Finance leases 4.7 % 4.7 %
Summary of Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Related to Leases	Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases are as follows: Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 (amounts in thousands) Operating cash flows paid for operating lease liabilities $ 5,775 $ 4,781 Operating right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $ 18,415 $ 16,622
Summary of Maturities of Lease Liabilities Net of Lease Receivables	Maturities of lease liabilities, net of lease receivables, were as follows: Operating Leases Finance Leases (amounts in thousands) Remainder of 2023 $ 1,221 $ 55 2024 7,008 36 2025 10,253 7 2026 10,188 — 2027 10,131 — Thereafter 139,798 — Total lease payments 178,599 98 Less: imputed interest ( 69,212 ) ( 7 ) Present value of lease liabilities $ 109,387 $ 91

Related Party Transactions (Tab

Related Party Transactions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions Due to and from Affiliates	Balances with Kura Japan are as follows: May 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 (amounts in thousands) Due from affiliate $ — $ 156 Due to affiliate $ 466 $ 285
Schedule of Related Party Reimbursements and Other Payments	Reimbursements and other payments by the Company to Kura Japan were as follows: Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (amounts in thousands) Related party transactions: Expatriate salaries expense $ 33 $ 33 $ 87 $ 116 Royalty payments 246 190 663 496 Travel and other administrative expenses — 5 30 24 Purchases of equipment 568 624 2,024 1,127 Total related party transactions $ 847 $ 852 $ 2,804 $ 1,763

Stock-based Compensation (Table

Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Summary of Stock Option Activity under Stock Incentive Plan	The following table summarizes the stock option activity under the Company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated (the “Stock Incentive Plan”): Options Outstanding Number of Shares Weighted Average Outstanding — August 31, 2022 675,942 $ 27.12 Options granted 56,951 $ 73.20 Options exercised ( 2,491 ) $ 12.82 Options canceled/forfeited ( 23,781 ) $ 46.47 Outstanding — November 30, 2022 706,621 $ 30.28 Options granted 75,084 $ 60.62 Options exercised ( 27,858 ) $ 19.13 Options canceled/forfeited ( 13,034 ) $ 40.72 Outstanding — February 28, 2023 740,813 $ 33.57 Options granted 1,749 $ 64.87 Options exercised ( 17,119 ) $ 24.69 Options canceled/forfeited ( 22,445 ) $ 57.25 Outstanding — May 31, 2023 702,998 $ 33.11
Summary of Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Activity Under Stock Incentive Plan	The following table summarizes the restricted stock unit (“RSU”) activity under the Stock Incentive Plan: Number of Shares Weighted Average Outstanding — August 31, 2022 — — RSU's granted 1,359 $ 73.58 Outstanding — November 30, 2022 1,359 $ 73.58 RSU's granted 25,347 $ 62.14 Outstanding — February 28, 2023 26,706 $ 62.72 RSU's canceled/forfeited ( 1,025 ) $ 68.92 Outstanding — May 31, 2023 25,681 $ 62.47
Summary of Stock Based Compensation Recognized under Stock Incentive Plan	The total stock-based compensation recognized under the Stock Incentive Plan in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) is as follows: Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 (amounts in thousands) Restaurant-level stock-based compensation included in other costs $ 163 $ 88 $ 382 $ 195 Corporate-level stock-based compensation included in general and administrative expenses 812 644 2,188 1,576 Total stock-based compensation $ 975 $ 732 $ 2,570 $ 1,771

Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables

Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net income (loss) per share: Three Months Ended May 31, Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Class A Class B Class A Class B Class A Class B Class A Class B (amounts in thousands, except per share data) Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders – basic $ 1,520 $ 160 $ 428 $ 49 $ ( 1,281 ) $ ( 142 ) $ ( 2,401 ) $ ( 276 ) Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders – diluted $ 1,525 $ 155 $ 430 $ 47 $ ( 1,281 ) $ ( 142 ) $ ( 2,401 ) $ ( 276 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic 9,485 1,000 8,722 1,000 9,028 1,000 8,714 1,000 Dilutive effect of stock-based awards 322 — 347 — — — — — Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted 9,807 1,000 9,069 1,000 9,028 1,000 8,714 1,000 Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – basic $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ ( 0.14 ) $ ( 0.14 ) $ ( 0.28 ) $ ( 0.28 ) Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders – diluted $ 0.16 $ 0.16 $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ ( 0.14 ) $ ( 0.14 ) $ ( 0.28 ) $ ( 0.28 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	The following table sets forth the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2023. The Company did no t have any assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 31, 2022. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total (amounts in thousands) Assets: Certificates of deposits $ — $ 4,745 $ — $ 4,745 Treasury bills 3,997 — — 3,997 Total assets at fair value $ 3,997 $ 4,745 $ — $ 8,742

Organization and Basis of Pre_3

Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Apr. 13, 2023	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Organization and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Short-term investments		$ 8,742,000	$ 8,742,000	$ 0
Unrealized loss on short-term investments		(7,000)	(7,000)
Follow-On Offering | Class A
Organization and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Shares issued	1,265,000
Proceeds from offering	$ 64,300,000
Payments to directors, officers or persons owning 10% or more of common stock to associates or affiliates	$ 0
Percentage of common stock owned by directors, officers or persons	10%
Follow-On Offering | Class A | Underwrites
Organization and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock in connection with follow-on public offering, net of underwriter discounts and issuance costs, shares	165,000
Sale of stock, price per share	$ 54
Underwriting discount per share	$ 2.70
Certificates of Deposit
Organization and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Short-term investments		$ 250,000	$ 250,000

Balance Sheet Components - Sche

Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Accounts and Other Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Receivables Net Current [Line Items]
Accounts and other receivables	$ 3,536	$ 2,486
Lease Receivables
Receivables Net Current [Line Items]
Accounts and other receivables	2,587	1,767
Credit Card and Other Receivables
Receivables Net Current [Line Items]
Accounts and other receivables	$ 949	$ 719

Balance Sheet Components - Sc_2

Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	$ 122,262	$ 95,646
Accumulated depreciation	(25,608)	(20,056)
Total property and equipment – net	96,654	75,590
Leasehold Improvements
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	68,067	56,668
Lease Assets
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	6,146	6,166
Furniture and Fixtures
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	29,775	21,759
Computer Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	2,408	1,307
Vehicles
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	220	159
Software
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	996	921
Construction in Progress
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment - gross	$ 14,650	$ 8,666

Balance Sheet Components - Addi

Balance Sheet Components - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Property Plant And Equipment Net [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization expenses	$ 2,100	$ 1,500	$ 5,574	$ 4,070

Leases - Additional Information

Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	Jun. 01, 2023
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Operating and finance leases, remaining lease start range terms description	less than 1 year
Operating lease liability not yet commenced, liability	$ 39
Option to extend, existence, lease liabilities not yet commenced, operating lease	true
Maximum
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Operating and finance leases, remaining lease terms	20 years
Subsequent Event
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Operating lease liability not yet commenced, liability		$ 0.6
Operating lease liabilities not yet commenced, lease term		20 years

Leases - Summary of Lease Relat

Leases - Summary of Lease Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$ 136	$ 145	$ 500	$ 424
Interest on lease liabilities	0	11	7	35
Total finance lease cost	136	156	507	459
Operating lease cost
Operating lease cost	3,208	2,088	7,450	5,835
Variable lease cost	1,072	556	2,307	1,445
Total operating lease cost	$ 4,280	$ 2,644	$ 9,757	$ 7,280

Leases - Summary of Operating L

Leases - Summary of Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Right-of-use assets	$ 96,126	$ 79,990
Lease liabilities – current	8,593	7,992
Lease liabilities – non-current	100,794	82,280
Total lease liabilities	$ 109,387	$ 90,272

Leases - Summary of Finance Lea

Leases - Summary of Finance Lease Assets - Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Property and equipment	$ 122,262	$ 95,646
Accumulated depreciation	(25,608)	(20,056)
Total property and equipment – net	96,654	75,590
Finance Lease Assets
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Property and equipment	6,146	6,166
Accumulated depreciation	(3,752)	(3,348)
Total property and equipment – net	$ 2,394	$ 2,818

Leases - Summary of Finance L_2

Leases - Summary of Finance Leases Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Finance lease – current	$ 75	$ 507
Finance lease – non-current	16	30
Total finance lease liabilities	$ 91	$ 537

Leases - Summary of Weighted Av

Leases - Summary of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Weighted Average Discount Rate (Details)	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)
Operating leases	16 years 3 months 18 days	16 years 3 months 18 days
Finance leases	2 months 12 days	1 year
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases	6.60%	6.40%
Finance leases	4.70%	4.70%

Leases - Summary of Supplementa

Leases - Summary of Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Operating cash flows paid for operating lease liabilities	$ 5,775	$ 4,781
Operating right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	$ 18,415	$ 16,622

Leases - Summary of Maturities

Leases - Summary of Maturities of Lease Liabilities Net of Lease Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Operating Leases
Remainder of 2023	$ 1,221
2024	7,008
2025	10,253
2026	10,188
2027	10,131
Thereafter	139,798
Total lease payments	178,599
Less: imputed interest	(69,212)
Present value of lease liabilities	109,387	$ 90,272
Finance Leases
Remainder of 2023	55
2024	36
2025	7
Total lease payments	98
Less: imputed interest	(7)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 91	$ 537

Related Party Transactions - Ad

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - Kura Japan - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2019	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	Feb. 28, 2023
Professional Fees, Travel and Other Administrative Expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Reimbursements by related party		$ 7,000	$ 0	$ 67,000	$ 28,000
Revolving Credit Facility Agreement | COVID-19
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity						$ 45,000,000
Amended and Restated Exclusive License Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty fee of net sales	0.50%

Related Party Transactions - Sc

Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Related Party Transactions Due to and from Affiliates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due from affiliate		$ 156
Due to affiliate	$ 466	285
Kura Japan
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due from affiliate	0	156
Due to affiliate	$ 466	$ 285

Related Party Transactions - _2

Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Related Party Reimbursements and Other Payments (Details) - Kura Japan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total related party transactions	$ 847	$ 852	$ 2,804	$ 1,763
Expatriate Salaries Expense
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total related party transactions	33	33	87	116
Royalty Payments
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total related party transactions	246	190	663	496
Travel and Other Administrative Expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total related party transactions	0	5	30	24
Purchases of Equipment
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total related party transactions	$ 568	$ 624	$ 2,024	$ 1,127

Stock-based Compensation - Summ

Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity under Stock Incentive Plan (Details) - Stock Incentive Plan - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	Feb. 28, 2023	Nov. 30, 2022
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options Outstanding, Number of shares underlying outstanding options, Beginning balance	740,813,000	706,621,000	675,942,000
Options Outstanding, Number of shares underlying outstanding options, Options granted	1,749,000	75,084,000	56,951,000
Options Outstanding, Number of shares underlying outstanding options, Options exercised	(17,119,000)	(27,858,000)	(2,491,000)
Options Outstanding, Number of shares underlying outstanding options, Options canceled/forfeited	(22,445,000)	(13,034,000)	(23,781,000)
Options Outstanding, Number of shares underlying outstanding options, Ending balance	702,998,000	740,813,000	706,621,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Beginning balance	$ 33.57	$ 30.28	$ 27.12
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options granted	64.87	60.62	73.20
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options exercised	24.69	19.13	12.82
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options canceled/forfeited	57.25	40.72	46.47
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Ending balance	$ 33.11	$ 33.57	$ 30.28

Stock-based Compensation - Su_2

Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Activity Under Stock Incentive Plan (Details) - Stock Incentive Plan - Restricted Stock Units - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	Feb. 28, 2023	Nov. 30, 2022
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
RSU's Outstanding, Number of Shares Underlying Outstanding RSU's, Beginning balance	26,706,000	1,359,000
RSU's Outstanding, Number of Shares Underlying Outstanding RSU's, RSU's granted		25,347,000	1,359,000
RSU's Outstanding, Number of Shares Underlying Outstanding RSU's, RSU's canceled/forfeited	(1,025,000)
RSU's Outstanding, Number of Shares Underlying Outstanding RSU's, Ending balance	25,681,000	26,706,000	1,359,000
Weighted average exercise price per share, RSU's outstanding Beginning	$ 62.72	$ 73.58
Weighted average exercise price per share, RSU's granted		62.14	$ 73.58
Weighted average exercise price per share, RSU's canceled/forfeited	68.92
Weighted average exercise price per share, RSU's outstanding Endining	$ 62.47	$ 62.72	$ 73.58

Stock-based Compensation - Su_3

Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Stock Based Compensation Recognized under Stock Incentive Plan (Details) - Stock Incentive Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 975	$ 732	$ 2,570	$ 1,771
Restaurant-level Stock Based Compensation Included In Other Costs
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	163	88	382	195
Corporate-level Stock Based Compensation Included In General and Administrative Expenses
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation	$ 812	$ 644	$ 2,188	$ 1,576

Debt - Additional Information (

Debt - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Apr. 10, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit line interest rate	130%
Revolving Credit Facility Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding balance	$ 0
Remaining availability under credit agreement		$ 45,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility Agreement | Kura Japan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding borrowings			$ 45,000,000

Income (Loss) Per Share - Compu

Income (Loss) Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic	10,485	9,722	10,028	9,714
Diluted	10,807	10,069	10,028	9,714
Basic	$ 0.16	$ 0.05	$ (0.14)	$ (0.28)
Diluted	$ 0.16	$ 0.05	$ (0.14)	$ (0.28)
Class A
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - basic	$ 1,520	$ 428	$ (1,281)	$ (2,401)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - diluted	$ 1,525	$ 430	$ (1,281)	$ (2,401)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic	9,485	8,722	9,028	8,714
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	322	347
Diluted	9,807	9,069	9,028	8,714
Basic	$ 0.16	$ 0.05	$ (0.14)	$ (0.28)
Diluted	$ 0.16	$ 0.05	$ (0.14)	$ (0.28)
Class B
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - basic	$ 160	$ 49	$ (142)	$ (276)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - diluted	$ 155	$ 47	$ (142)	$ (276)
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Diluted	1,000	1,000	1,000	1,000
Basic	$ 0.16	$ 0.05	$ (0.14)	$ (0.28)
Diluted	$ 0.16	$ 0.05	$ (0.14)	$ (0.28)

Income (Loss) Per Share - Addit

Income (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares of common stock subject to outstanding employee stock options that were excluded from the calculation of diluted income (loss) per share	201	250	729	762

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	May 31, 2023
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Settlement amount		$ 1,750
Amount deposited into an account controlled by a settlement administrator	$ 1,780
General and Administrative Expenses
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued liability		1,780
Payroll taxes		$ 30

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 41	$ (2)	$ 66	$ 13
Federal statutory tax rate	21%		21%

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value Recurring - USD ($)	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	$ 8,742,000	$ 0
Certificates of Deposit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	4,745,000
Treasury Bills
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	3,997,000
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	3,997,000
Level 1 | Treasury Bills
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	3,997,000
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	4,745,000
Level 2 | Certificates of Deposit
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	$ 4,745,000

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Details) - Fair Value Recurring - USD ($)	May 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial liabilities, fair value		$ 0
Financial assets, fair value	$ 8,742,000	$ 0