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Reported directly by Dave & Buster's Entertainment in its filing.
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The source filing: Dave & Buster's Entertainment’s 10-Q, filed June 15, 2026.
- Filed
- Jun 15, 2026, 4:18 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q1 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0001525769-26-000026
| Line item | Three Months Ended / May 5, 2026 | May 6, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of entertainment | 27.4 | 30.6 |
| Cost of food and beverage | 52.4 | 51.5 |
| Total cost of products | 79.8 | 82.1 |
| Operating payroll and benefits | 140.1 | 135.0 |
| Other store operating expenses | 186.7 | 188.4 |
| General and administrative expenses | 27.5 | 24.4 |
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 70.9 | 63.2 |
| Pre-opening costs | 5.4 | 6.1 |
Item 1. Financial Statements
FAQ
- What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment's compensation and benefits?
- Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) reported compensation and benefits of $140.1M in Q1 2026.
- How has Dave & Buster's Entertainment's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- Dave & Buster's Entertainment's compensation and benefits increased by 3.8% year-over-year, from $135M to $140.1M.
- What is the long-term trend for Dave & Buster's Entertainment's compensation and benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Dave & Buster's Entertainment's compensation and benefits has grown at a 16.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $287.3M to $535.8M.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- Total employee-related costs including salaries, wages, bonuses, commissions, stock-based compensation, health insurance, retirement contributions, and payroll taxes.
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