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Dave & Buster’s Appoints Amanda Busby As Chief Operating Officer

PRIVATEAug 16, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Dave & Buster’s

Amanda Busby
DallasEventsHospitality

Description

Dave & Buster’s Inc. has appointed Amanda Busby as Chief Operating Officer (COO), who brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the restaurant and hospitality industries. In her new role, she will focus on operations, revenue growth, and building high-performing teams.

Company Information

Company

Dave & Buster’s

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

About

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., is the owner and operator of 220 venues in North America that offer premier entertainment and dining experiences to guests through two distinct brands: Dave & Buster’s and Main Event. The Company has 162 Dave & Buster’s branded stores in 42 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada and offers guests the opportunity to "Eat Drink Play and Watch," all in one location. Each store offers a full menu of entrées and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. The Company also operates 58 Main Event branded stores in 20 states across the country, and offers state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, hundreds of arcade games and virtual reality, making it the perfect place for families to connect and make memories. For more information about each brand, visit daveandbusters.com and mainevent.com.

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