Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) company profile

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. operates out-of-home entertainment and dining venues under the Dave & Buster’s and Main Event brands. The company combines arcade and interactive gaming, sports viewing, and full-service dining in its locations. Its entertainment offerings include redemption games, simulation, virtual reality, bowling, laser tag, and billiards. Venues also feature full-service bars and dining with American-style meals, appetizers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks. The company targets young adults and families with children seeking social dining and amusement experiences.

As of early 2026, the company operates 243 venues across North America. This network includes 179 Dave & Buster’s locations across 43 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, alongside 64 Main Event stores in 22 U.S. states. The business also operates two company-owned venues in Ontario, Canada, and franchises four international Dave & Buster’s locations in India, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic. The provided text does not disclose the location of the corporate headquarters.

Summary of the business section of Dave & Buster's Entertainment's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

Stock and option awards are grant-date fair values, not realized pay. “Other” includes pension value changes and all other compensation. Source proxy statement.

“As of February 3, 2026, we employed approximately 23,610 team members across both of our brands, consisting of 88.8% store hourly team members, 9.4% store management, 1.5% store support, and 0.3% dedicated special events sales force.”