Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. — fact timeline

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported first quarter of fiscal 2026 ended May 5, 2026 results: revenue $559.2 million, net income $5.7 million, EPS $0.16 per diluted share.

“First Quarter 2026 Financial Summary • Revenue of $559.2 million decreased 1.5% from the first quarter of fiscal 2025. • Comparable store sales decreased 5.4% compared to the same calendar period in fiscal 2025. • Net income totaled $5.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to net income of $21.7 million, or $0.62 per diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.”

Atish Shah departed as Director at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On April 30, 2026, Atish Shah notified the Company of his decision to not stand for reelection to the Board at the Company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, to be held on June 18, 2026 (the "Annual Meeting").”

Charles H. Protell was appointed as Director at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On April 27, 2026, the Board of Directors ("Board") of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Charles H. Protell, 51, to the Board and to the Audit Committee of the Board, in each case effective April 27, 2026.”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2026 results: revenue $529.6 million, net income Net loss totaled $39.8 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, EPS $1.15 per diluted share.

“and dining venues, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2026. Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Summary • Revenue of $529.6 million decreased 0.9% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. • Comparable store sales decreased 3.3% compared to the same calendar period of fiscal 2024. Excluding the impact from”

John Mulleady departed as Chief Development Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On June 13, 2025, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the retirement of John Mulleady, Chief Development Officer and a named executive officer.”

Jennifer Storms departed as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On April 28, 2025, the following directors notified Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) of their decision to not stand for reelection to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, to be held on June 20, 2025 (the “Annual Meeting”): (i) Michael J. Griffith, Lead Independent Director and member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, (ii) Gail Mandel, member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and (iii) Jennifer Storms, chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and member of the Compensation Committee.”

Gail Mandel departed as Director at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On April 28, 2025, the following directors notified Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) of their decision to not stand for reelection to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, to be held on June 20, 2025 (the “Annual Meeting”): (i) Michael J. Griffith, Lead Independent Director and member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, (ii) Gail Mandel, member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and (iii) Jennifer Storms, chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and member of the Compensation Committee.”

Michael J. Griffith departed as Lead Independent Director at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On April 28, 2025, the following directors notified Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) of their decision to not stand for reelection to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, to be held on June 20, 2025 (the “Annual Meeting”): (i) Michael J. Griffith, Lead Independent Director and member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, (ii) Gail Mandel, member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and (iii) Jennifer Storms, chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and member of the Compensation Committee.”

Scott I. Ross was appointed as Director at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On January 30, 2025, the Board appointed Scott I. Ross, 44, to the Board and to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Finance Committee of the Board, in each case effective January 30, 2025”

Michael Quartieri retired as Chief Financial Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“The Company's existing Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Michael Quartieri, will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until June 16, 2024 to ensure a smooth transition to Mr. Harper and extending his previously announced retirement date to June 16, 2024.”

Darin E. Harper was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“Darin E. Harper,49, was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective June 17, 2024.”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 4, 2024 results: revenue $599.1 million, net income $36.2 million, EPS $0.88 per diluted share.

“4, 2024, which includes a 14 th week in the fourth quarter and a 53 rd week in the fiscal year, respectively. Key Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights • Fourth quarter revenue of $599.1 million increased 6.3% from the fourth quarter of 2022. • Pro forma combined comparable store sales (including Main Event branded stores) decreased 7.0% compared with the same period in”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. amended Third Amendment to Credit Agreement and Joinder Agreement with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch (effective 2024-01-31).

“On January 31, 2024 (the "Amendment Effective Date"), Dave & Buster's, Inc. (the "Borrower Agent"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company"), Dave & Buster's Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings"), as parent guarantor, the additional borrowers party thereto, and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent and collateral agent (the "Agent") entered into the Third Amendment to Credit Agreement and Joinder Agreement (the "Amendment")”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. incurred term loan of $897,750,000 with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch at Term SOFR or ABR plus (i) in the case of SOFR loans, 3.25% per annum and (ii) in maturing 7 years from the original closing date of the Credit Agreement.

“provides for a new tranche of term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $897,750,000 (the “2024 Term B Loans”)”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. amended Second Amendment to Credit Agreement with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch valued at $897,750,000 (effective 2024-01-19).

“On January 19, 2024 (the “Amendment Effective Date”), Dave & Buster’s, Inc. (the “Borrower”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”), Dave & Buster’s Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”), as parent guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent and collateral agent (the “Agent”) entered into the Second Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”), which amended that certain Credit Agreement, dated June 29, 2022”

Michael A. Quartieri departed as Chief Financial Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On December 20, 2023, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the retirement of Michael A. Quartieri, Chief Financial Officer and a named executive officer.”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported third quarter ended October 29, 2023 results: revenue $466.9 million, net income $(0.12) per diluted share, EPS $(0.12) per diluted share.

“of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended October 29, 2023. Key Third Quarter 2023 Highlights • Third quarter revenue of $466.9 million decreased 3.0% from the third quarter of 2022. • Pro forma combined comparable store sales (including Main Event branded stores) decreased 7.8% compared with the same period in”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported its second quarter ended July 30, 2023 results: revenue $542.1 million, net income $25.9 million, EPS $0.60 per diluted share.

“Second quarter revenue of $542.1 million increased 15.7% from the second quarter of 2022.”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. amended revolving credit with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch at Term SOFR (plus an additional credit spread adjustment of 0.10%) plus a spread r.

“reduces the interest rate margin applicable to term loans and revolving loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement by 1.25%”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. incurred term loan of $900,000,000 with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch at Term SOFR (plus an additional credit spread adjustment of 0.10%) plus 3.75% per maturing 7 years from the original closing date of the Credit Agreement.

“provides for a new tranche of term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $900,000,000 (the “2023 Term B Loans”) with an original issue discount of 99%”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. amended First Amendment to Credit Agreement with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent and collateral agent valued at $900,000,000 (effective 2023-06-30).

“On June 30, 2023 (the “Amendment Effective Date”), Dave & Buster’s, Inc. (the “Borrower”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”), Dave & Buster’s Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”), as parent guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent and collateral agent (the “Agent”) entered into the First Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”), which amended that certain Credit Agreement, dated June 29, 2022 (the “Credit Agreement” and the Credit Agreement, as amended by the Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), by and among the Borrower, Holdings, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and the Agent.”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“Proposal 3 The proposal on the Registrant’s executive compensation was approved. The results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 32,666,319 3,370,606 28,506 4,322,955”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year 2023 at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“Proposal 2 The proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year 2023 was approved. The results were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 40,080,262 289,695 18,429 0”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“At the Annual Meeting on June 15, 2023, the following matters were submitted to the vote of the shareholders, with the results of voting on each such matter as set forth below (vote totals are rounded to the nearest full share). Proposal 1 Each of the Registrant’s nominees was elected a director to hold office until the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until his or her successor is elected and qualified.”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported first quarter ended April 30, 2023 results: revenue $597.3 million, net income $70.1 million, EPS $1.45 per diluted share.

“operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended April 30, 2023. Key First Quarter 2023 Highlights • Record revenue of $597.3 million in the quarter increased 32.4% from the first quarter of 2022. Including the pro forma contribution of Main Event in the first quarter of 2022, the year-over-year growth was”

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported third quarter ended October 30, 2022 results: revenue $481.2 million, net income $1.9 million, EPS 4 cents per diluted share.

“Record third quarter revenue of $481.2 million increased 51.3% from the third quarter of 2021 and increased 60.7% from the third quarter of 2019. Including the pro forma contribution of Main Event in the third quarter of 2021 and 2019, this quarter’s revenue grew 20.6% and 32.5%, respectively. • Pro forma combined comparable store sales (including Main Event branded stores) increased 13.3% compared with the same period in 2021 and 17.5% compared with the same period in 2019. • Net income totaled $1.9 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $10.6 million, or 21 cents per diluted share in the third quarter of 2021 and net income of $0.5 million, or 2 cents per diluted share in the third quarter of 2019.”

Rob Edmund resigned as Corporate Secretary and Senior Vice President and Chief People and Legal Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On August 1, 2022, Rob Edmund, the Company's Corporate Secretary and Senior Vice President and Chief People and Legal Officer, tendered his resignation effective August 31, 2022 to pursue another opportunity out of state. Mr. Edmund's departure is not as a result of any dispute with the Company.”

Rob Edmund resigned as Corporate Secretary and Senior Vice President and Chief People and Legal Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On August 1, 2021, Rob Edmund, the Company’s Corporate Secretary and Senior Vice President and Chief People and Legal Officer, tendered his resignation effective August 31, 2021 to pursue another opportunity out of state.”

Margo Manning changed role as Senior Advisor at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“Ms. Margo Manning will be leaving her role as Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective July 31, 2022 and will transition to a Senior Advisor role to support merger integration efforts through September 23, 2022.”

Tony Wehner was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“appointed Mr. Tony Wehner as its Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 1, 2022.”

Kevin Sheehan changed role as Chair of the Board at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“Kevin Sheehan completed his role as Interim Chief Executive Officer and continued in his capacity as Chair of the Board and as a member of the Finance Committee of the Board.”

Christopher Morris was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“Christopher Morris was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board of Directors”

Patricia Mueller departed as Director at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“As previously disclosed, Ms. Mueller is completing her current term and not standing for re-election at the 2022 Annual Shareholder Meeting.”

Gail Mandel was appointed as Director at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On April 14, 2022, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Gail Mandel, 53, to the Board and the Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees of the Board, effective April 18, 2022.”

Christopher Morris was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“the Company announced that the Board will appoint Christopher Morris as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and as a member of the Board, effective at the closing of the Transactions.”

Patricia H. Mueller departed as Director at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On March 21, 2022, Ms. Patricia H. Mueller notified the Board that she will not be standing for re-election at the 2022 Annual Shareholder Meeting due to competing personal time constraints;”

Michael Quartieri was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On December 15, 2021, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Michael Quartieri was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective January 1, 2022.”

Scott J. Bowman resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“On November 1, 2021, Scott J. Bowman, the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, tendered his resignation effective December 8, 2021, to accept another opportunity out of state that is closer to his family.”

Kevin Sheehan was appointed as interim Chief Executive Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“Kevin Sheehan, 67, the Company’s current Chair of the Board, was appointed as the Company’s interim CEO, effective as of October 1, 2021.”

Brian A. Jenkins resigned as Chief Executive Officer at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“Mr. Jenkins will cease to serve as CEO and Director on September 30, 2021.”

John C. Hockin resigned as Director at Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc..

“Effective September 8, 2021, per the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, John C. Hockin tendered his resignation from the Company’s Board of Directors, as he has left his position as Head of Public Equity Investing at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. to become a Founding and Managing Partner of a new fund called Sea Cliff Partners.”