DALLAS, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended November 5, 2024. Third Quarter 2024 Financial Summary Third quarter revenue of $453.0 million decreased 3.0% from the third quarter of fiscal 2023.Comparable store sales decreased 7.7% compared to the same calendar period in fiscal 2023.Net loss totaled $32.7 million, or $(0.84) per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $5.2 million, or $(0.12) per diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Adjusted Net loss totale

DALLAS, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it will report financial results for its third quarter ended November 5, 2024 after the market closes on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Management will host a conference call to report these results on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available under the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at ir.daveandbusters.com. Additionally, participants can access the conferen

DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended August 6, 2024. Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights Second quarter revenue of $557.1 million increased 2.8% from the second quarter of 2023.Comparable store sales decreased 6.3% compared to the same calendar period in 2023.Net income totaled $40.3 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, compared with net income of $25.9 million, or $0.60 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2023. Adjusted Net income totaled $45.7 million, or $

DALLAS, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it will report financial results for its second quarter ended August 6, 2024 after the market closes on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Management will host a conference call to report these results on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available under the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at ir.daveandbusters.com. Additionally, participants can access the confere

DALLAS, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended May 5, 2024. Key First Quarter 2024 Highlights First quarter revenue of $588.1 million decreased 1.5% from the first quarter of 2023.Comparable store sales decreased 5.6% compared with the same calendar period in 2023. The same calendar period compares the 13 weeks from February 5, 2024 through May 5, 2024 to the 13 weeks from February 6, 2023 through May 7, 2023.Net income totaled $41.4 million, or $0.99 per diluted sha

DALLAS, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it will report financial results for its first quarter ended May 5, 2024 after the market closes on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Management will host a conference call to report these results on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Participants can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (877) 883-0383. The international dial-in for participants is (412) 902-6506. The participant entry number is 5660622. A replay will be available after

DALLAS, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 4, 2024, which includes a 14th week in the fourth quarter and a 53rd 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 2022 and increased 8.0% compared with the same period

DALLAS, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it will report financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 4, 2024 after the market closes on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Management will host a conference call to report these results on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Participants can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (877) 883-0383. The international dial-in for participants is (412) 902-6506. The participant entry number is 1847539. A replay will

DALLAS, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator 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 2022 and increased 8.1% compared with the same period in 2019.Net loss totaled $5.2 million, or $(0.12) per diluted share, compared with net income of $1.9 million, or $0.04

DALLAS, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it will report financial results for its third quarter ended October 29, 2023 after the market closes on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Management will host a conference call to report these results on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Participants can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (877) 883-0383. The international dial-in for participants is (412) 902-6506. The participant entry number is 1135148. A replay will be availabl

William Blair downgraded Dave & Buster's from Outperform to Mkt Perform

Truist downgraded Dave & Buster's from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $36.00 from $56.00 previously

Gordon Haskett downgraded Dave & Buster's from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $34.00 from $40.00 previously

The Benchmark Company initiated coverage of Dave & Buster's with a rating of Hold

Piper Sandler downgraded Dave & Buster's from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $71.00 from $50.00 previously

Raymond James downgraded Dave & Buster's from Outperform to Mkt Perform

Raymond James downgraded Dave & Buster's from Strong Buy to Outperform and set a new price target of $55.00 from $60.00 previously

Piper Sandler initiated coverage of Dave & Buster's with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $56.00

UBS initiated coverage of Dave & Buster's with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $38.00

Deutsche Bank upgraded Dave & Buster's from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $48.00

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Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) ("HGV" or "the Company"), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced the appointment of Gail Mandel to its board of directors. The addition of Mandel expands the Company's board of directors from nine to 10 members. Mandel serves as managing director of Focused Point Ventures and has extensive hospitality, financial and public company experience. She will continue her role at Focused Point Ventures, where she provides advisory and consulting services focused on the analysis of investment theses and structuring, capital allocation and leadership training. Prior to her current role, Mandel served as president and CEO of W

DALLAS, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer, Darin Harper, who will join the Company on June 17, 2024. The Company's existing Chief Financial Officer, Michael Quartieri, will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until June 16, 2024 to ensure a smooth transition to his successor prior to his previously announced retirement. "I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Darin Harper as our next Chief Financial Officer," said Chris Morris, Chief Executive Officer of Dave &

DURANGO, Colo., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (NASDAQ:RMCF) (the "Company", "we", "RMC", or "Rocky Mountain Chocolate"), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and other confectionery products including gourmet caramel apples, today announced that the Board of Directors ("Board") has appointed Starlette B. Johnson to the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). Ms. Johnson has been a director on the RMC Board since March 2023. She brings more than thirty years of success in customer-facing retail businesses, including pivotal leadership experience in the franchise restaurant and hospitality sectors. Ms

DALLAS, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Michael Quartieri, will be retiring from the Company effective April 30, 2024. He will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer until his successor is appointed and provide advisory services to ensure a smooth transition prior to his retirement date. The Company has retained a nationally recognized recruiting firm to conduct a search for this position. "On behalf of the management team and our Board, I want to thank Michael for his significant contr

DALLAS, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) (the "Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced the appointment of Gail Mandel to the Company's Board of Directors, effective April 18, 2022. The Company previously announced the retirement of Patricia ("Trish") Mueller, who has served on the Board since 2015, effective as of the Company's Annual Meeting in June. "We want to thank Trish for her seven years of invaluable service on our Board," said Kevin Sheehan, Board Chair and Interim Chief Executive Officer. "Her expertise and steadfast leadership have been instrumental in guiding Dave & Buster's into i

DALLAS, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it has appointed Michael Quartieri as Chief Financial Officer.    Mr. Quartieri will join Dave & Busters as Chief Financial Officer starting January 1, 2022.  Mr. Quartieri was previously Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary at LiveOne, (NASDAQ:LVO) a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video and podcast/vodcast content in music, comedy and pop culture.  Prior to that, Mr. Quartieri was Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary at Scie

DALLAS, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it has appointed Antonio Bautista as Senior Vice President and Head of International Development. Mr. Bautista will join Dave & Busters as Senior Vice President and Head of International Development starting January 1, 2022. Mr. Bautista was previously Chief Executive Officer of ALBP – Global Hospitality Solutions, a consultancy group providing comprehensive investment, strategy and execution solutions for Hospitality, Retail and Entertainment companies across the globe. Before t

DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that, following its recently announced record quarterly revenue and profit performance, Brian A. Jenkins will be retiring from his service as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of its Board of Directors. By mutual agreement with the Company's Board, Mr. Jenkins will continue to serve as CEO and a Board director through September 30, 2021. To ensure a seamless transition of responsibilities, he will become a Senior Advisor to the CEO until November 30, 2021. Concurrent w

DALLAS, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) (the "Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced the appointment of Atish Shah to the Company's Board of Directors, effective April 16, 2021. Since April 2016, Mr. Shah has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Xenia Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:XHR), a lodging REIT that owns a select, curated portfolio of luxury and upper-upscale hotel properties. "We are pleased to welcome Atish as a new independent director," said Kevin Sheehan, newly elected Board Chair. "He brings deep financial and upscale hospitality industry experi