HAJIME “JIMMY” UBA
CHAIRMAN/CEO/PRESIDENT
KURA SUSHI USA
WHY: Oversees Irvine-based revolving sushi restaurant chain (KRUS), valued at around $763M with 81 locations as of October. Reports $238M in systemwide sales and more than 300 employees in OC.
IN THE NEWS: Kura Sushi recorded a 27% increase in fiscal 2024 systemwide sales, compared to the year prior, moving up to the No. 13 spot on the Business Journal’s annual list of restaurant chains as of May.
NOTABLE: Forecasting total annual sales will approach $300M in fiscal 2025 (ended August).
