Dave & Buster's Dining and Entertainment

Dave & Buster's is a prominent American restaurant and entertainment chain that pioneered the 'Eat Entertainment' concept by combining full-service dining with a massive arcade and sports bar atmosphere. The brand was founded in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1982 by David 'Dave' Corriveau and James 'Buster' Corley, who noticed that customers frequently patronized both Corriveau’s local game parlor and Corley's nearby restaurant.

The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and operates locations primarily across North America. Over the decades, it has undergone several ownership changes, including private equity acquisition by Oak Hill Capital Partners and Hill Path Capital. In 2022, Dave & Buster's significantly expanded its market presence by acquiring Main Event Entertainment, another major player in the family entertainment center industry. Today, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol PLAY, maintaining its position as a leader in the competitive leisure and hospitality sector.