PLAY · CIK 0001525769 · operating
Dave & Buster's Entertainment operates a portfolio of adult-oriented entertainment and dining venues across North America under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. The venues combine full-service restaurants and bars with extensive entertainment offerings, including arcade games, virtual reality experiences, bowling, laser tag, and sports viewing areas. Revenue is generated through food and beverage sales, game play, and entertainment activities.
The company's primary venue format centers on the Dave & Buster's brand, which targets adult consumers seeking dining, drinks, and interactive entertainment in a social setting. The Main Event brand serves a broader demographic with family-oriented recreation. Both concepts feature televised sports and live entertainment as key attractions alongside their gaming libraries.
With approximately 23,420 full-time employees, Dave & Buster's operates venues primarily across the United States and Canada. The company classifies within the retail eating places category given its integrated restaurant and entertainment venue model. The business is organized as a Delaware corporation and trades on the Nasdaq exchange.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.46 | $1.49 | -49.3% | |
| 2023 | $2.88 | $2.94 | +3.2% | |
| 2022 | $2.79 | $2.83 | +26.2% | |
| 2021 | $2.21 | $2.26 | +285.7% | |
| 2020 | $-1.19 | $-1.19 | -248.7% | |
| 2019 | $0.80 | $0.82 | +6.7% | |
| 2018 | $0.75 | $0.77 | -11.8% | |
| 2017 | $0.85 | $0.88 | +34.9% | |
| 2016 | $0.63 | $0.65 | +18.9% | |
| 2015 | $0.53 | $0.55 | +55.9% | |
| 2014 | $0.34 | $0.37 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-04 | 2025-04-07 | 0001628280-25-016941 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-02-04 | 2024-04-02 | 0001628280-24-014369 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-01-29 | 2023-03-28 | 0001628280-23-009540 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-01-30 | 2022-03-29 | 0001193125-22-087521 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-01-31 | 2021-03-31 | 0001193125-21-102470 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-02-02 | 2020-04-03 | 0001193125-20-098060 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-02-03 | 2019-04-02 | 0001193125-19-095746 | SEC ↗ |
| 2018-02-04 | 2018-04-03 | 0001193125-18-106389 | SEC ↗ |
| 2017-01-29 | 2017-03-28 | 0001193125-17-099977 | SEC ↗ |
| 2016-01-31 | 2016-03-29 | 0001193125-16-521591 | SEC ↗ |