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Dave & Buster's

Financing

Dave & Buster’s profits improve but sales slow

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2022

The eatertainment chain operator’s stock fell 7% after saying sales slowed down so far this quarter.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s sales picked up speed in August

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 08, 2022

The food-and-games chain, as well as new acquisition Main Event, both saw sales accelerate last month. But that didn’t help margins and the company’s stock price fell.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s might convert some units to Main Event

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 12, 2022

The food-and-games chain said it has four locations that are “big and unwieldy” and might make more sense as units of its recently acquired eatertainment brand.

Leadership

Dave & Buster’s shakes up its C-suite

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 11, 2022

Fresh off its acquisition of food-and-games chain Main Event, the eatertainment chain has filled eight executive posts. All came from one of the two brands.

Marketing

The newest marketing trick: Pricing from the wayback machine

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 30, 2022

Marketing Bites: Chains go back to the future on menu prices despite inflation, Dave & Buster’s celebrates the indoors and more marketing news of the week.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s completes its Main Event acquisition

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 29, 2022

With the close of the $835 million deal, first announced in April, Main Event CEO Chris Morris will lead the two food-and-games chains.

Marketing

Dave & Buster's is planning a sleepover party

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 21, 2022

The food-and-games chain intends to turn one of its stores into a bed and breakfast inn for one night. It's part of the brand's claim that it's the place to be at night.

Financing

Despite a record quarter, Dave & Buster’s waits for its events business to pick up

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 07, 2022

The food-and-games chain reported same-store sales growth of 10.9% over 2019, but food and beverage sales are down and so are special events.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s to acquire Main Event for $835M

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 06, 2022

Main Event CEO Chris Morris will head the combined eatertainment group, which will have nearly 200 North American locations.

Operations

Dave & Buster’s hopes for smooth sailing after latest COVID surge has passed

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 29, 2022

The food-and-games operator said it’s seeing significant pent-up demand for gathering in its restaurants and is working to boost its late-night business.

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