Public | |
Traded as | NASDAQ: PLAY S&P 600 Component |
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Industry | Entertainment/Restaurant (Eatertainment) |
Founded | Dallas, Texas (1982) |
Founder | David O. Corriveau James W. 'Buster' Corley |
Headquarters | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
128[1] | |
Key people | Stephen M. King, CEO[2] |
Website | www.daveandbusters.com |
Dave & Buster's is an American restaurant and entertainment business headquartered in Dallas.[3] Each Dave & Buster's has a full-service restaurant and a video arcade. As of May 2019, the company has 128 locations in the United States and Canada, with more announced to open in the near future.[1]
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History
The first Dave & Buster's was opened in Dallas in 1982 by David Corriveau and James 'Buster' Corley. Corley had previously operated a bar called 'Buster's' in Little Rock, AR next door to a saloon and game parlor called 'Cash McCool's', owned by Corriveau.[4] After opening Dave & Buster's, the two operated as co-CEOs.[5]
In 1989, Edison Brothers Stores purchased a majority ownership in the restaurant to finance further expansion into other cities.[4] Dave & Buster's was spun off from Edison Brothers, and went public with Andy Newman as chairman in 1995.[6] By 1997 the chain had ten locations across the country.[7]
D&B acquired nine Jillian's locations after Jillian's filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy[8][9] in 2004. Seven of these Jillian's locations were rebranded with the Dave & Buster's name, while two were closed following the acquisition. The company announced on December 8, 2005, that it would be acquired by private equity firm Wellspring Capital Management.[10]On July 16, 2008, Dave & Buster's Holdings Inc, filed with the SEC to again become a publicly traded company.[11] The company had set a date for the Initial public offeringIPO of October 5, 2012.[12] However, it pulled out right before it opened. In June 2010, Oak Hill Capital Partners, in partnership with the company's management team, completed its acquisition of Dave & Buster's from Wellspring Capital Management.[13]
In October 2014, Dave & Buster's launched a second IPO, selling 5.88 million shares at an offering price range of $16–18.[14] The offering raised $94 million, to be used for debt repayments.[14] Shares are traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange using the symbol PLAY.[14]
Operations
Food and drinks
Items on the Dave & Buster's menu are offered from early lunch until late night and include pastas, burgers, steaks, seafood, chicken and desserts. The menu is frequently updated to reflect current trends and guest favorites. Some locations serve Sunday brunch. Buffets are available for special events and private parties. All D&Bs offer full bar service.[15]
Games
Dave & Buster's dubbed their arcade section 'Million Dollar Midway' which features interactive games and simulators.[16][17] In 1997, Dave & Buster's introduced the Power Card, a declining balance card or 'debit card' that replaces traditional tokens and tickets, and is required to activate most arcade games and can be reloaded at so called 'power stations'. The Power Card is intended to enable customers to activate games more easily and encourage extended play of games to increase customer spending.[18][19] By replacing most coin operations, the Power Card has reduced the technical difficulties and maintenance issues associated with coin-operated equipment. In 2015, Dave & Buster's installed proximity debit card readers that allow guests to simply tap on the readers to play.[20]
Events and sponsorships
Dave & Buster's is a corporate sponsor of the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization. There are screening rooms for every UFC pay-per-view and episode of The Ultimate Fighter. D&B also sponsors the charity Dave Bevans' Children in the fundraising event 'D&B for DB's'.[citation needed]
Prior sponsorships include a World Wrestling Entertainment match and a 2009 tour by the rock bandBowling for Soup. The WWE match took place on the July 20, 2009, edition of WWE Raw on the USA Network. It is believed to be the first match on any WWE program to have a specific sponsor associated with it.
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- ^'Management'. Dave & Buster's. Archived from the original on 2017-01-06. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^'Dave & Buster's - Contact Us.' Dave & Buster's. Retrieved on November 5, 2018.
- ^ abMyers, Dan. 'Who are Dave and Buster? – LA Times'. latimes.com. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
- ^'A rapidly expanding adult-entertainment chain was once a 'haunt for politicians, bond daddies, and cocaine whores''. Business Insider. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
- ^'Dave & Buster's, Inc. History'. Funding Universe. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^Webb, Marcus (July 1997). 'D&B: Go West, Young Gamer'. Next Generation. No. 31. Imagine Media. p. 29.
- ^Dallas Business Journal: Sept 24, 2004-Dave & Busters and Gemini Investors to purchase Jillian's assetsArchived November 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^Houston Business Journal: Oct 8, 2004-Dave & Buster's to turn out the lights on Katy Mills Jillian's
- ^'FindArticles.com - CBSi'. findarticles.com.
- ^Dave & Buster's owner seeks to go public again.Archived 2008-10-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^'DAVE & BUSTER'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC. IPO'. NASDAQ.com.
- ^'Spain upgrades smoking ban'. 21 October 2010.
- ^ abcLeslie Picker and Leslie Patton (10 October 2014). 'Dave & Buster's Raises $94 Million in Games and Food Chain IPO'. bloomberg.com. Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^'Financials in Hospitality – IGHRM: Guild for Hospitality, Restaurant, Food and Beverage Managers'. www.hospitalityguild.com.
- ^'www.bizjournals.com/dallas/stories/2001/02/19/daily24.html'. www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
- ^'leisure02'. www.umich.edu. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
- ^'Dave & Buster's, Inc. -- Company History'. www.company-histories.com. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
- ^'A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Dave and Busters'. eBay. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
- ^'Embed Smart-Touch Makes Debut Across Dave & Buster's Chain | Articles | Vending Times'. www.vendingtimes.com. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
- ^'Sharks Invite Fans To Dave & Buster's For Official Game Watching Party'. NHL.com. Retrieved 2018-02-14.
External links
X marks the spot for the latest Dave & Buster’s menu prices. Dave & Buster’s, Inc. is a combination casual dining restaurant and entertainment center. Each location offers a full-service restaurant plus hundreds of the latest state-of-the-art video games. The chefs at Dave & Buster’s play in the kitchen and offer patrons delicious food choices, such as appetizers, juicy burgers, stacked-high sandwiches, and pasta dishes.
When the competition is intense, dig into a delectable dessert to give you that extra boost. Guests can also sip on one of Dave & Buster’s cool cocktail creations, wines or domestic & imported beers. Dave & Buster’s hours are from 10:00 am-Midnight, Sunday thru Thursday and close at 1:00 am on Friday & Saturday.
Below is the Dave & Buster’s menu with prices.
Food | Price |
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Starters Made To Share | |
Mountain O' Nachos | $10.99 |
Pretzel Dogs | $9.49 |
Mozzarella Sticks | $6.99 |
Potato Skins | $7.49 |
Calamari | $9.99 |
Cheesy Spinach Dip | $8.99 |
Buffalo Wings (Regular) | $10.99 |
Buffalo Wings (Boneless) | $9.99 |
Add a Seasoned French Fries | $0.99 |
Add a Sweet Potato Fries | $1.49 |
Sweet Honey BBQ Wings (Regular) | $11.49 |
Sweet Honey BBQ Wings (Boneless) | $10.49 |
Steamed Edamame | $5.49 |
The 5:15 | $19.99 |
Bar Burgers & Wings Platter | $14.99 |
The Triple Play | $10.99 |
Lotsa Loaded Tots | $7.99 |
Grilled Chicken Quesadillas | $9.29 |
Souped Up | |
Southwestern Tortilla Soup | $3.99 |
Tomato Feta Soup | $6.49 |
Angus Steak Chili | $5.99 |
Side Salad | |
Fresh Garden Salad | $4.89 |
Signature Dressings: Buttermilk Ranch, Roasted Garlic Caesar, Blew Cheese, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette and Thai Ginger Peanut | |
Catch The Surf | |
Surf & Turf | |
Bacon-Wrapped Sirloin Medallions & Grilled Shrimp | $17.49 |
Bistro Steak & Shrimp With Lobster Alfredo | $17.99 |
Seafood | |
Fire-Grilled Salmon | $15.49 |
Crispy Fried Shrimp Platter | $13.99 |
Mango Citrus Shrimp Skewers | $15.79 |
Bass Ale Battered Fish & Parmesan Potato Chips | $11.99 |
Steak | |
Peppercorn New York Strip (12oz.) | $19.99 |
New York Strip (12oz.) | $19.49 |
Chimichurri New York Strip (12oz.) | $19.99 |
Teriyaki Sirloin Steak (8oz.) | $17.99 |
Sirloin Steak (8oz.) | $17.49 |
Chimichurri Sirloin Steak (8oz.) | $18.49 |
Add Shrimp To Any Entree | $5.99 |
Ribs | |
Smokehouse BBQ Ribs (Half-Rack) | $13.99 |
Smokehouse BBQ Ribs (Full-Rack) | $19.99 |
Smokehouse BBQ Ribs & Buffalo Wings | $19.49 |
Legendary Burgers | |
The South Philly Burger | $12.99 |
BBQ Burger | $11.99 |
Buffalo Wing Burger | $11.99 |
The Hottie | $12.79 |
Classic Burgers | |
Dave's Double Cheeseburger | $11.49 |
Buster's Cheeseburger | $10.49 |
Add Applewood Smoked Bacon | $0.99 |
The BLT Turkey Burger | $10.49 |
Bar Burgers & Chicks | |
The Original Bar Burgers | $9.99 |
Buffalo Bar Chicks | $10.49 |
Perfect Pasta | |
Grilled Chicken & Artichoke Penne | $13.49 |
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo | $13.99 |
Chicken Parmesan Alfredo | $12.99 |
Baked Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo | $14.49 |
The Ultimate Mac & Cheese | $12.99 |
Chicken | |
Smokehouse BBQ Chicken | $13.79 |
Classic Goldfingers | $11.99 |
Balsamic Chicken & Vegetables Medley | $13.99 |
Cabo Chicken | $13.79 |
Eat Your Greens | |
Thai Chicken Chopped Salad | $9.99 |
The Lawnmower | $12.79 |
Grilled Steak Salad | $11.79 |
Parmesan Garlic Chicken Caesar | $9.49 |
Sweet Apple Pecan Salad With Grilled Chicken | $9.99 |
Side Salads | |
Fresh Garden Salad | $4.89 |
Parmesan Caesar Salad | $4.89 |
Crisp Apple Pecan Salad | $4.99 |
Signature Dressings: Buttermilk Ranch, Roasted Garlic Caesar, Blew Cheese, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette and Thai Ginger Peanut | |
Super Stack Sandwiches | |
Short Rib & Cheesy Mac Stack | $11.49 |
The Boss Chicken Club | $9.99 |
Roasted Turkey Avocado BLT | $9.99 |
The Philly Cheesesteak | $10.99 |
Wagyu Beef Kobe-Style Footlong Hot Dog | $12.99 |
Grilled Portobello & Veggie Sandwich | $9.99 |
Sidekicks | |
Five Grilled or Crispy Fried Shrimp | $5.99 |
Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes | $3.89 |
Spicy Rice Medley | $2.39 |
French Fries | $2.99 |
Sautéed Spinach | $2.49 |
Sweet Potato Fries | $3.99 |
Fresh-Made Guacamole | $2.49 |
Frazzled Onions | $2.49 |
Macaroni & Cheese | $2.99 |
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables | $2.59 |
Roasted Potatoes with Seasonal Vegetables | $2.39 |
Crispy Seasoned Tots | $2.99 |
Roasted Tricolored Potatoes | $2.39 |
House-Made Parmesan Potato Chips | $2.99 |
House-Made BBQ Potato Chips | $2.99 |
Icy Sips | |
Tropical Smoothie | $5.49 |
Handmade Milkshakes | $5.49 |
Million Dollar Slush | $5.49 |
Strawberry Slush | $5.49 |
Fountain | |
Coca-Cola | $2.49 |
Diet Cola | $2.49 |
Coke Zero | $2.49 |
Sprite | $2.49 |
Hi-C Pink Lemonade | $2.49 |
Dr. Pepper | $2.49 |
Fresh Refreshments | |
Minute Maid | $2.49 |
Other Beverages | $2.49 |
Red Bull | $2.49 |
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth | |
Brookie Sundae Tower | $9.49 |
Hot & Sugary Donut Bites | $6.99 |
Bananas Foster Pie | $6.99 |
Triple Layer Chocolate Cake | $6.99 |
Decadent Chocolate Fondue | $8.99 |
Rich & Creamy Cheesecake (Classic) | $5.99 |
Rich & Creamy Cheesecake with warm Caramel and Pecans or with Berry Sauce | $6.79 |
Supercharge Your Power Card | |
48 Chips | $10.00 |
100 Chips | $20.00 |
135 Chips | $25.00 |
200 Chips | $35.00 |
300 Chips | $50.00 |
Get 25% More Super Charge It! | |
60 Chips | $12.00 |
125 Chips | $23.00 |
170 Chips | $29.00 |
250 Chips | $40.00 |
375 Chips | $56.00 |
Mega Chips 550 | $75.00 |
Mega Chips 750 | $100.00 |
4 Player Pack | |
170 Chips | $25.00 |
250 Chips | $35.00 |
375 Chips | $50.00 |
More about Dave & Buster’s
Games, Games, Games
Hundreds of new & classic video games for fans of all ages. Winning prizes is easier than ever with Dave & Buster’s Million Dollar Midway. Along with playing games in-store, guests can also play games on-the-go and still earn prizes.
Sports Watching Headquarters
Dave & Buster’s is the place to watch live sporting events with friends and family. Guests can feel like they are at the stadium or arena with multiple HDTV screens that push out stadium sound quality. Great food & drink specials accompany live sporting events all year long. At Dave & Buster’s, there is never a bad seat to watch the game.
Epic Party Events
Whether it is a corporate event, social gathering or kid’s birthday party, Dave & Buster’s is the destination to make any event unique and unforgettable. All locations have professional party planners that work with any size party or budget to make the event a success. Planned events include state-0f-the-art video games, private rooms, and a variety of menu options. Guests interested in having an event at Dave & Buster’s should contact their nearest location or go online to connect with a party planner.
Rewards Program
The Dave & Buster’s Rewards is a free email service where guests get to earn free gameplay plus receive exclusive offers just for being a member. Members also are the first to know of any new promotions or menu additions. Sign up is easy and new members get $10 free game play with purchase of $10 gameplay. Guests can enroll at any Dave & Buster’s location or online.
Dave & Buster’s Partnership with Make-A-Wish®
Dave & Buster’s Inc. is a proud partner and fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish® foundation. The foundation grants a wish to children with life-threatening illnesses. Dave & Buster’s raises money through 3 different sales campaigns.
Careers
Dave & Buster’s is always searching for team members that display a positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile to make the guest experience memorable. Interested candidates that want to work in the hospitality industry with a leader should check out the Career page on the official Dave & Buster’s website where they can learn about the company, its unique culture and browse current hourly & managerial openings.
History
James “Buster” Corley & David Corriveau were two independent business owners in Dallas, TX. James Corley operated a restaurant. David Corriveau owned a place for adults to play games and have fun. They decided to combine their two businesses and in December 1982 opened the first Dave & Buster’s entertainment center in Dallas, TX. Today, there are over 80 Dave & Buster’s locations across the U.S. and Canada. Dave & Buster’s is a publicly traded company with headquarters in Dallas, TX. Dave & Buster’s has a large social media presence. Guests can connect and follow Dave & Buster’s through various social media platforms.
For more information about Dave & Buster’s locations and the latest news and updates, visit their official website.
Last Updated: November 17, 2017 7:10 pm
This app is only available on the App Store for iOS devices.
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Description
Dave & Buster’s Charging Station App
SKIP THE LINE and get your Power Card all charged up for the games at Dave & Buster’s! Now you can re-charge your Power Card from your phone. Power up your Power Card with the press of a button and keep on playing all the games at Dave & Buster's. The fun does not have to stop.
You now have the ability to redeem an offer as part of the recharge process on the Power Card you choose.
• Never wait to recharge your Power Card again - do it right from your smartphone
• See your Power Cards chip, ticket and Rewards balances (the D&B Charging Station App login credentials are not related to the D&B Rewards login process)
• Looking for some EPIC FUN? Just tap the Locations button and find the nearest Dave & Buster’s by state, zip code, or address
What do you need to get started with the Dave & Buster's Charging Station App?
Just your Dave & Buster's Power Card. Simply register the card in the Dave & Buster’s Charging Station App. (If your Power Card does not have a 4-digit PIN on the back, you will need to visit your local D&B to get a new card.) If you want to re-charge the Power Card, just enter your credit card information and select a recharge amount. You are ready to hit the games!
How can I get some FREE game play?
Join the Rewards program at https://www.daveandbusters.com/rewards/ to receive $10 in FREE game play! Please note: even if you have a Dave & Buster's Rewards account, you will need to create a Dave & Buster's Charging Station App account.
Become a fan of Dave & Buster's on Facebook
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Note: Canadian payment card processing not available at this time, will be available soon.
What’s New
THANK YOU for using the D&B Charger app!
This release brings:
- In-app review
- Messages
- Performance enhancements, bug fixes
Was good - now not
This app used to offer a buy $20 get $20 everyday except on Wednesday’s (half priced games). Now every time I have checked there are zero offers..it’s a shame. I have some PTA coupons for the same offer but then I have to reload in-store which despite the friendly staff is a hastily and the point of charging the cards up PRIOR to going.
Used to LOVE the ability to pre-charge our cards, walk in and get to gaming!!! Now we’ve got to do the re-charge song and dance at the kiosks again if I want to go with a coupon (which given the massively high point costs for the games, a coupon is almost certainly needed)..and lets be honest, D&B doesn’t lose money having those BOGO offers so bring them back please!! My kids are begging me to go again but I’m still waiting..:-)
Emailed and got an offer added to my account valid for 1 week. They are not doing offers for the time being - my issue is that it’s like if all of a sudden Little Caesar’s made their pizza’s $9 vs. $5..it’s still cheap but for YEARS you’ve paid $5. $20 at Dave and Busters does not go a long way - especially if you’re trying new games..so either make the games more affordable or bring back offers!
Developer Response,
Hello MrLockwood. We apologize that you're running into trouble with the app. Would you please email us at [email protected]? Please include a quick description of the issue you're experiencing as well as the mobile number that you use to login to the app; we will investigate the exact issue you're running into. The app is supported with 24/7/365 customer care. Please reach out to us and allow us to help out if you have any other issues.
You will lose your money
I reloaded my power card earlier in the day to save time and skip the line. However once I arrived my card didn’t work and the employees told me that there is nothing they can do about the amount I purchased on the app. Even though the app showed my balance as well as the website. They simply said D&B could not transfer my points to a new card and I am more than welcome to purchase and reload a new card. So.. beware when loading your card on this app.
Update:
Turns out this issue is not with the app but rather the location unable to “roam” my card. I had to go back to the DnB location 3x before I was able to fix the issue. Once I was playing the best thing was reloading your card while wasting your credits on the big claw machine for a big stuffed animal you don't really want. It was so nice to not have to walk across the arcade to reload. This app is a MUST if you are a frequent visitor.
Update 7/4/18 and 7/6/18: On a Bad Experience
I used to love this app but today I tried to reload my card using on of the offers on the app and I was charged $80 dollars but did not receive any chips. Update 7/4/18: My card was refunded the money a few days after the incident with the app but after emailing and calling corporate to receive some kind of human assistance with this issue I was unable to get ahold of anyone. It is my understanding that there is now a support email that is now available for issues like these but only time will tell if it helps. Update 7/6/18: I have been in contact with someone at cooperate and it is reassuring that they are taking the right steps to ensure the best service for their customers. Seeing this makes me open to trying the app again as it is obvious that they right changes are being made for the future.
Developer Response,
Dave And Busters Card Info
Hi there, we apologize for the issues you had with the app. Can you please email us at [email protected]? We want to make sure your payment was properly refunded and ensure you're taken care of. In your email let us know the problem you experienced and the mobile number that you use to login the app. Also, please know that we recently launched 24/7/365 support so no one ever has this problem again.
Information
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Supports
Family Sharing
With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.