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Dave & Buster's Entertainment appointed Amanda Busby as Chief Operations Officer and Derek Sample as Chief Accounting Officer on August 11, 2026. Busby receives a $450,000 base salary, a 70% target bonus, and one-time equity grants including 72,464 RSUs, options for 74,294 shares at $8.97 exercise price, and up to 55,741 PSUs. Sample receives a $315,000 base salary, a 50% target bonus, and grants including 39,019 RSUs, options for 52,006 shares at $8.97 exercise price, and up to 39,019 PSUs. The company also promoted Jeremy Tucker to Chief Marketing Officer, Kevin Fish to Chief Technology and Digital Officer, Rachel Morgan to Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, and Aldo Rosales to Chief Strategy and Revenue Management Officer. These leadership changes support the new CEO's strategy to drive same-store sales and EBITDA growth. Dave & Buster's Entertainment operates entertainment and dining venues in North America.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results ending August 4, 2026. Revenue decreased 2.4% to $544.1 million, while comparable store sales fell 2.9%. The company posted a net loss of $12.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared to net income of $11.4 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA declined to $98.9 million from $129.8 million. Adjusted free cash flow for the first half of fiscal 2026 was positive $19.5 million. The company opened six new domestic stores and expects to complete two additional remodels in the remainder of the fiscal year, bringing the total to eight. Dave & Buster's Entertainment operates entertainment and dining venues under the Dave & Buster’s and Main Event brands.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. announced that CEO Tarun Lal retired effective August 3, 2026, to spend time with family in India. The Board appointed current CFO Darin Harper as the new Chief Executive Officer and a board member. Harper receives an annual base salary of $650,000, a target bonus equal to 100% of his salary, and a one-time equity grant valued at $6,500,000 comprising stock options, time-based RSUs, and performance PSUs tied to same-store sales growth. Lal will serve as an advisor through January 31, 2028, receiving a monthly consulting fee of $85,833.33 and accelerated vesting for unvested options. Cory Hatton was appointed interim CFO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. The Board also appointed Kevin Sheehan as Lead Independent Director and James Chambers as Chair. Dave & Buster's operates family entertainment centers offering dining, gaming, and sports viewing.
On June 15, 2026, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. The company operates in the entertainment industry, providing dining and arcade games.