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Dave & Buster's

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.

Marketing

Dave & Buster’s inks deal to broadcast UFC events

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 10, 2022

The food-and-games chain partnered with the mixed martial arts organization to show all of the matches in its bars nationwide.

Consumer Trends

What'll it be for a COVID-wisened industry, experience or convenience?

By Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo on Jan. 20, 2022

Sweet & Sour: Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo look at the oft-voiced theory that the pandemic has shifted the focus of restaurant customers and operators to the convenience of takeout and delivery. Neither one is buying it. Some axe throwing and a drink, anyone?

Operations

Dave & Buster’s wants your lunch business

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 11, 2022

The food-and-games chain said it’s looking for ways to maximize the midday daypart. But that will likely entail a rethinking of its food-and-beverage operations.

Leadership

Dave & Buster’s hires a CFO

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 15, 2021

Michael Quartieri comes to the food-and-games chain from LiveOne, a global audio and video platform. He replaces Scott Bowman.

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