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Dave & Buster's

Emerging Brands

Full-service chains test-drive a fleet of new growth vehicles

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 18, 2019

Diversification into new concepts is sweeping through casual dining in particular. Here’s a rundown of who’s trying what.

Operations

Dave & Buster’s predicts ‘volatility’ in back half of 2019

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 11, 2019

With comps falling 1.8% in Q2, the eatertainment chain once again lowered its earnings guidance.

Operations

Dave & Buster’s stock tumbles as it revises its financial forecast

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 12, 2019

The eatertainment chain cites mounting competition and an unfavorable calendar for a lackluster Q1.

Top 500 Chains

Dave & Buster's

May 03, 2019

Get Top 500 data: sales, units and YOY change, average unit volume, and company/franchise units, as well as Technomic’s analysis, growth forecast and more.

Financing

Former Dave & Buster’s owner buys another fun-and-food chain

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 05, 2019

Wellspring Capital is now the owner of Lucky Strike.

Operations

Dave & Buster’s sees promise in virtual reality games, pared-down menu

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 03, 2019

After lackluster sales, the eatertainment chain posted 2.9% comps growth for its Q4.

Food

The 10 most craveable chicken wings at chains

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 16, 2019

With Super Bowl Sunday fast approaching, where will consumers flock for wings?

Financing

Dave & Buster’s still can’t hit the comps jackpot

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 12, 2018

Despite its new virtual reality games, the eatertainment brand suffered another weak quarter—especially in food and beverage sales.

Workforce

Settlement set in Dave & Buster’s healthcare lawsuit

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 11, 2018

The action accuses the games and food chain of cutting hours to make employees ineligible for insurance coverage.

Financing

Virtual reality is no escape for Dave & Buster’s

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 17, 2018

The addition of a "Jurassic Park"-themed VR game failed to pull the chain out of its sales and traffic slide.

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