Dave & Buster's

With live sports quieted by the pandemic, chains turn to esports

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 13, 2020

Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings and more are diving into competitive, organized video gaming to build brand engagement among a coveted demographic.

Marketing

With sports on hold, restaurant chains hunt for new ways of entertaining guests

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 17, 2020

The limitations of social distancing are turning restaurateurs into impresarios.

Operations

With same-store sales down 58.6%, Dave & Buster’s battles to recover

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 12, 2020

The eatertainment chain is gradually reopening units amid the pandemic, with reduced hours, fewer games and a scaled-down menu.

Leadership

Dave & Buster’s adds an activist to its board

By Heather Lalley on May 12, 2020

John Hockin, the new board member, is managing director of KKR, which holds more than 10% of the struggling eatertainment chain’s stock.

Financing

Investors find opportunity in public casual-dining chains

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2020

First Cheesecake Factory, then BJ’s Restaurants, now Dave & Buster’s. RB’s The Bottom Line looks at the latest trend in investing amid the coronavirus.

Financing

Dave & Buster’s stays afloat with $100M from Jefferies

By Heather Lalley on May 04, 2020

The struggling eatertainment chain said it will use the money to “strengthen its balance sheet.”

Financing

Needing cash, Dave & Buster’s plans to sell shares

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 14, 2020

The food and games chain has a deal with Jefferies to sell up to $75 million in stock to strengthen a balance sheet damaged by the coronavirus shutdown.

Operations