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Dave & Buster's

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.

Financing

Vaccine mandates, fewer private parties bring slowing sales for Dave & Buster’s

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 08, 2021

The food-and-games chain said it saw same-store sales dip in Q3 in markets that required patrons to be vaccinated and that its special events business remains far from 2019 levels.

Leadership

Dave & Buster’s CFO Scott Bowman to depart next month

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 09, 2021

Bowman said he resigned to accept another opportunity. His announcement comes less than two months after Brian Jenkins, the food-and-games chain’s then-CEO, said he was retiring.

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