Dave & Buster's

Leadership

Dave & Buster’s CEO Brian Jenkins to retire

Jenkins, who helmed the eatertainment brand through the depths of the pandemic to a record-setting quarter, will stay on as an advisor with the chain until the end of November.

Operations

Dave & Buster’s posts a record-breaking quarter

“Our brand is back and we are stronger than ever,” the eatertainment chain’s CEO said Thursday, noting the company has emerged from the pandemic hitting new high watermarks on nearly all financial metrics.

The eatertainment chain is investing $5 million in recruitment and retention efforts and is using tech to take over some hands-on services.

With more of its eatertainment locations reopening, the chain expressed optimism as it released its Q1 earnings Thursday.

Dave & Buster's has raised its upcoming sales projections and now has nearly all of its locations open.

The food and games chain aired a long list of planned initiatives it hopes will spur its comeback from a difficult pandemic.

The struggling food-and-games chain filed a lawsuit against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, calling his mandate to keep arcades closed while similar businesses reopen “arbitrary and unconstitutional.”

The eatertainment chain was forced to temporarily reclose some locations, leading to a same-store sales decline of 75% early in Q4.

The struggling eatertainment chain has appointed a partner of investment group Hill Path Capital to its board.

The eatertainment chain has massively trimmed its menu, added third-party delivery and is eyeing virtual brands.

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