Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) S-1/A26 May 15IPO registration (amended)Financial data

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Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Feb. 01, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	S-1/A
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	1-Feb-15
Trading Symbol	PLAY
Entity Registrant Name	Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1525769
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$70,876	$38,080
Inventories (Note 2)	18,457	15,354
Prepaid expenses	10,641	9,670
Deferred income taxes (Note 7)	30,962	24,802
Income taxes receivable	2,421	2,445
Other current assets	9,923	8,993
Total current assets	143,280	99,344
Property and equipment (net of $252,160 and $195,339 accumulated depreciation as of February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, respectively) (Note 3)	436,048	388,093
Tradenames (Note 4)	79,000	79,000
Goodwill (Note 4)	272,592	272,428
Other assets and deferred charges	19,769	22,893
Total assets	950,689	861,758
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt (Note 6)		1,500
Accounts payable	35,001	36,092
Accrued liabilities (Note 5)	89,198	74,379
Income taxes payable	1,570	1,073
Deferred income taxes (Note 7)	371
Total current liabilities	126,140	113,044
Deferred income taxes	27,828	23,654
Deferred occupancy costs	99,847	81,743
Other liabilities	9,157	8,692
Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 6)	429,020	484,177
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized shares: 40,217,640 and 33,452,684 issued shares as of February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, respectively	402	334
Preferred stock, 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
Paid-in capital	253,685	152,661
Treasury stock, 248,412 shares as of February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014	-1,189	-1,189
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-646	-167
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	6,445	-1,191
Total stockholders' equity	258,697	150,448
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$950,689	$861,758

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$252,160	$195,339
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	40,217,640	33,452,684
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Treasury stock, shares	248,412	248,412

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Food and beverage revenues	$359,125	$310,111	$298,421
Amusement and other revenues	387,626	325,468	309,646
Total revenues	746,751	635,579	608,067
Cost of food and beverage	92,122	77,577	73,019
Cost of amusement and other	54,353	47,437	46,098
Total cost of products	146,475	125,014	119,117
Operating payroll and benefits	175,709	150,172	145,571
Other store operating expenses	225,763	199,537	192,792
General and administrative expenses	44,574	36,440	40,356
Depreciation and amortization expense	70,868	66,337	63,457
Pre-opening costs	9,501	7,040	3,060
Total operating costs	672,890	584,540	564,353
Operating income	73,861	51,039	43,714
Interest expense, net (Note 6)	34,789	47,809	47,634
Loss on debt retirement (Note 6)	27,578
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes	11,494	3,230	-3,920
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (Note 7)	3,858	1,061	-12,702
Net income	7,636	2,169	8,782
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)	-479	-419	15
Total comprehensive income	$7,157	$1,750	$8,797
Net Income per share:
Basic	$0.22	$0.07	$0.26
Diluted	$0.21	$0.06	$0.26
Weighted average shares used in per share calculations:
Basic shares	35,314,884	33,187,776	33,186,426
Diluted shares	37,126,048	34,030,115	33,747,535

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Paid-in capital [Member]	Treasury stock at cost [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]	Accumulated deficit [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Paid-in capital [Member]	Treasury stock at cost [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]	Accumulated deficit [Member]
Beginning balance at Jan. 29, 2012	$137,515	$334	$150,275	($1,189)	$237	($12,142)
Beginning balance, shares at Jan. 29, 2012		33,434,685		248,412
Net income	8,782					8,782
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)	15				15
Stock-based compensation	1,099		1,099
Ending balance at Feb. 03, 2013	147,411	334	151,374	-1,189	252	-3,360
Ending balance, shares at Feb. 03, 2013		33,434,685		248,412
Net income	2,169					2,169
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)	-419				-419
Stock-based compensation	1,207		1,207
Sale of stock (Note 9)	80		80
Sale of Stock , shares		17,999
Ending balance at Feb. 02, 2014	150,448	334	152,661	-1,189	-167	-1,191
Ending balance, shares at Feb. 02, 2014		33,452,684		248,412
Net income	7,636					7,636
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)	-479				-479
Stock-based compensation	2,212		2,212
Stock-based compensation , shares		251
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock	100,659	68	100,591
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, shares		6,764,705
Costs associated with the issuance of common stock	-1,779		-1,779
Ending balance at Feb. 01, 2015	$258,697	$402	$253,685	($1,189)	($646)	$6,445
Ending balance, shares at Feb. 01, 2015		40,217,640		248,412

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$7,636	$2,169	$8,782
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	70,868	66,337	63,457
Debt cost and discount amortization (Note 6)	2,295	3,189	2,946
Payment of accreted interest (Note 6)	-50,193
Accretion of note discount (Note 6)	8,341	15,881	14,141
Deferred income tax benefit (Note 7)	-1,615	-801	-13,548
Loss on disposal of fixed assets	1,771	2,631	2,640
Loss on debt retirement (Note 6)	8,580
Share-based compensation charges	2,212	1,207	1,099
Other, net	-73	676	-1,181
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Inventories	-3,103	-505	-9
Prepaid expenses	-892	-157	1,502
Income tax receivable	25	-1,325	-1,120
Other current assets	-911	3,015	-8,461
Other assets and deferred charges	4	-364	924
Accounts payable	8,720	-1,774	-96
Accrued liabilities	14,869	6,782	1,574
Income taxes payable	497	291	-711
Deferred occupancy costs	16,919	12,214	6,691
Other liabilities	765	412	4,166
Net cash provided by operating activities	86,715	109,878	82,796
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	-129,688	-105,894	-78,689
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	115	217	201
Net cash used in investing activities	-129,573	-105,677	-78,488
Cash flows from financing activities:
Paydown of new senior credit facility (Note 6)	-144,375	-1,500	-1,875
Repayment of senior notes (Note 6)	-200,000
Repayment of senior discount notes (Note 6)	-100,000
Borrowings under new senior credit facility (Note 6)	528,675
Debt issuance costs (Note 6)	-8,212	-818
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, net of underwriter fees	100,659
Payment of costs associated with the issuance of common stock	-1,093
Sale of common stock (Note 9)		80
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	75,654	-2,238	-1,875
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	32,796	1,963	2,433
Beginning cash and cash equivalents	38,080	36,117	33,684
Ending cash and cash equivalents	70,876	38,080	36,117
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes, net	4,937	2,151	2,515
Cash paid for interest and related debt fees, net of amounts capitalized	28,510	29,096	32,435
Cash paid for interest and related debt fees, related to debt retirement	18,998
Cash paid for settlement of accreted interest on senior discount notes	50,193
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Cash flows from financing activities:
Paydown of new senior credit facility (Note 6)	($100,000)

Description_of_Business_and_Su

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 1: Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Description of business and basis of presentation—Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (“D&B Entertainment”), is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Dallas, Texas. As of February 1, 2015, Oak Hill Capital Partners III, L.P. and Oak Hill Capital Management Partners, III, L.P. (collectively, the “Oak Hill Funds”) beneficially owned approximately 79.2% of the Company’s outstanding stock.
	D&B Entertainment owns no significant assets or operations other than the ownership of all the common stock of Dave & Buster’s Holdings, Inc. (“D&B Holdings”). D&B Holdings owns no significant assets or operations other than the ownership of all the common stock of Dave & Buster’s, Inc. (“D&B Inc”) References to the “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refers to D&B Entertainment and its subsidiaries and any predecessor companies. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s activities are conducted through D&B Inc. D&B Inc owns and operates high-volume venues in North America that combine dining and entertainment for both adults and families.
	On October 9, 2014, we amended our certificate of incorporation to increase our authorized share count to 450,000,000 shares of stock, including 400,000,000 shares of common stock and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, each with a par value $0.01 per share and to split our common stock 224.9835679 for 1. On October 16, 2014, we amended and restated our certificate of incorporation in its entirety.
	On October 9, 2014, we completed our initial public offering of 5,882,353 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $16.00 per share. On October 10, 2014, the Company’s common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market (“NASDAQ”) under the ticker symbol “PLAY”. We had granted the underwriters an option for a period of 30 days to purchase an additional 882,352 shares of our common stock which was exercised in full on October 21, 2014. After underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, we received net proceeds from the initial public offering (the “IPO”) of approximately $98,573. We used these proceeds to prepay a portion of the principal amount of term loan debt outstanding under the new senior secured credit facility.
	On February 5, 2015, subsequent to our fiscal 2014 year end, we completed a follow-on offering of 6,600,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $29.50 per share. We granted the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 990,000 shares of our common stock which was exercised in full on February 20, 2015. All of these shares were offered by the selling stockholders. In connection with the offering, 300,151 options were exercised at a weighted average price of $4.49. We issued new shares in satisfaction of this exercise. We received $1,346 upon the exercise of options which were sold as part of this offering.
	We operate our business as one operating and one reportable segment. Our one industry segment is the operation and licensing of high-volume entertainment and dining venues under the names “Dave & Buster’s” and “Dave & Buster’s Grand Sports Café”. We operate on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year that ends on the Sunday after the Saturday closest to January 31. Each quarterly period has 13 weeks, except for a 53 week year when the fourth quarter has 14 weeks. Our fiscal years ended February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, both consist of 52 weeks. Our fiscal year ended February 3, 2013 consists of 53 weeks.
	The accompanying audited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. All dollar amounts are presented in thousands, unless otherwise noted, except share and per share amounts.
	During fiscal 2014, we opened eight new stores. As of February 1, 2015, there were 73 stores in the United States and Canada. On August 12, 2014, we permanently closed our location in Kensington/Bethesda, Maryland (“Bethesda”). Revenues for our Bethesda store were $5,416 and $12,036 in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, respectively. Operating income for the store was $823 for fiscal 2014 and $2,896 for fiscal 2013. Included in our fiscal 2014 store count is our location in Farmingdale (Long Island), New York (“Farmingdale”) which closed on February 8, 2015 due to the expiration of our lease. All our fixed assets from the Farmingdale store were either fully depreciated as of the end of the lease term or were transferred to other locations. With past store closures, we have experienced customer migration to stores within the same market. We currently have two other stores in the Long Island market.
	Reclassifications—All share and per-share data herein have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the 224.9835679 for 1 stock split as though it had occurred prior to the earliest data presented. One reclassification has been made to the fiscal year 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheets to conform to the fiscal year 2014 presentation. We reclassified $333 of Paid-in capital as of January 29, 2012, February 3, 2013 and February 2, 2014, to Common stock to affect the 224.9835679 for 1 stock split.
	Related party transaction—Funds managed by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. (the “OHA Funds”) comprise one of the creditors participating in the term loan portion of our new senior secured credit facility. As of February 1, 2015, the OHA Funds held approximately 8.3% or $35,626 of our total term loan obligation. Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. is an independent investment firm that is not an affiliate of the Oak Hill Funds and is not under common control with the Oak Hill Funds. Certain employees of the Oak Hill Funds, in their individual capacities, have passive investments in Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. and/or the funds it manages.
	As of February 1, 2015, Oak Hill Funds beneficially owned approximately 79.2% of our outstanding stock and certain members of our Board of Directors and our management beneficially owned approximately 3.7% of our outstanding stock. The remaining 17.1% was owned by the public. Subsequent to the follow-on offering transactions, the Oak Hill Funds beneficially own approximately 62.1% of our outstanding stock and certain members of our Board of Directors and our management beneficially own approximately 2.2% of our outstanding stock. The remaining 35.7% is owned by the public. The Oak Hill Funds continue to own a majority of the voting power of our outstanding common stock. As a result, we are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the corporate governance standards of NASDAQ.
	We have an expense reimbursement agreement with Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC (“Oak Hill Capital”), which provides for the reimbursement of certain costs and expenses. We made payments to Oak Hill Capital of $41, $115 and $76 during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We paid compensation of $155, $235 and $235 in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, to David Jones who serves as a senior advisor to the Oak Hill Funds, and Alan Lacy, who served as a senior advisor to the Oak Hill Funds until December 2014.
	Seasonality—Our revenues and operations are influenced by seasonal shifts in consumer spending. Revenues associated with spring and year-end holidays during our first and fourth quarters have historically been higher as compared to the other quarters and will continue to be susceptible to the impact of severe spring and winter weather on customer traffic and sales during those periods. Our third quarter, which encompasses the back-to-school fall season, has historically had lower revenues as compared to the other quarters.
	Use of estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s significant estimates include estimates for impairment of goodwill, useful lives of property and equipment, fair value of equity-based compensation, self-insurance reserves, deferred revenue on our Power Cards and gift cards, reserve for outstanding tickets and deferred tax valuation allowances.
	Cash and cash equivalents—We consider transaction settlements in process from credit card companies and all highly liquid temporary investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
	Concentration of credit risk—Financial instruments which potentially subject us to a concentration of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents. We currently maintain our day-to-day operating cash balances with major financial institutions. At times, our operating cash balances may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limit. From time to time, we invest temporary excess cash in overnight investments with expected minimal volatility, such as money market funds. Although we maintain balances that exceed the FDIC insured limit, we have not experienced any losses related to this balance, and we believe credit risk to be minimal.
	Inventories—Inventories of food, beverages, merchandise and other supplies needed for our food service and amusement operations are stated at the lower of cost or market determined on a first-in, first-out method.
	Deferred tax assets—A deferred income tax asset or liability is established for the expected future consequences resulting from temporary differences in the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. As of February 1, 2015, we had recorded $931 as a valuation allowance against a portion of our deferred tax assets. The valuation allowance was established in accordance with accounting guidance for income taxes. If we generate taxable income in future periods or if the facts and circumstances on which our estimates and assumptions are based were to change, thereby impacting the likelihood of realizing the deferred tax assets, judgment would have to be applied in determining the amount of valuation allowance no longer required or if an addition to the allowance would be required.
	Property and equipment—Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to operations using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives, which are as follows:







			ESTIMATED DEPRECIABLE
			LIVES (IN YEARS)
	Buildings and building improvements		Shorter of 40 or expected
	Buildings and building improvements		ground lease term
	Leasehold improvements		Shorter of 20 or
	Leasehold improvements		expected lease term
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		10-Mar
	Games		20-May




	Expenditures that substantially increase the useful lives of the property and equipment are capitalized, whereas costs incurred to maintain the appearance and functionality of such assets are charged to repair and maintenance expense. Interest costs and other site specific costs incurred during construction are capitalized and depreciated based on the estimated useful life of the underlying asset.
	We review our property and equipment annually, on a store-by-store basis to determine whether facts or circumstances exist that may indicate the carrying values of these long-lived assets are impaired. We compare store-level undiscounted operating cash flows (which exclude interest, general and administrative and other allocated expenses) to the carrying amount of property and equipment allocated to each store. If the expected future cash flows are less than the asset carrying amount (an indication that the carrying amount may not be recoverable), we may recognize an impairment loss. Any impairment loss recognized equals the amount by which the asset carrying amount exceeds its fair value. No impairment charges were recognized in fiscal years 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	Goodwill and other intangible assets—In accordance with accounting guidance for goodwill and other intangible assets, goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles, such as tradenames, are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment at least annually. We perform step one of the impairment test in our fourth quarter unless circumstances require this analysis to be completed sooner. Step one of the impairment test is based upon a comparison of the carrying value of our net assets, including goodwill balances, to the fair value of our net assets. The fair value of our net assets, including goodwill are estimated using a combination of market earnings multiples and discounted cash flow methodologies. Key assumptions used in our testing include future store openings, revenue growth, operating expenses and discount rate. Estimates of revenue growth and operating expenses are based on internal projections considering our past performance and forecasted growth, market economics and the business environment impacting our Company’s performance. Discount rates are determined by using a weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”). The WACC considers market and industry data as well as Company-specific risk factors. These estimates are highly subjective judgments and can be significantly impacted by changes in the business or economic conditions. Our estimates used in the income approach are consistent with the plans and estimates used to manage operations. We evaluate all methods to ensure reasonably consistent results. Based on the completion of the step one test, we determined that goodwill was not impaired.
	The evaluation of the carrying amount of other intangible assets with indefinite lives is made at least annually by comparing the carrying amount of these assets to their estimated fair value. The estimated fair value is generally determined on the basis of discounted future cash flows. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of the other intangible assets with indefinite lives, then an impairment charge is recorded to reduce the asset to its estimated fair value.
	Based on our analysis, we determined that our intangible assets with an indefinite life, our tradename, was not impaired.
	We have developed and acquired certain trademarks that are utilized in our business and have been determined to have finite lives. We also have intangible assets related to our non-compete agreements and customer relationships. These intangible assets are included in “Other assets and deferred charges” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized over their useful lives.
	Deferred debt issuance costs—The Company capitalizes costs incurred in connection with borrowings or establishment of credit facilities. These costs are included in “Other assets and deferred charges” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the life of the borrowing or life of the credit facility. In the case of early debt principal repayments, the Company adjusts the value of the corresponding deferred financing costs with a charge to interest expense, and similarly adjusts the future amortization expense. The following table details amounts relating to those assets:







			FISCAL YEAR ENDED				FISCAL YEAR ENDED				FISCAL YEAR ENDED
			FEBRUARY 1, 2015				FEBRUARY 2, 2014				FEBRUARY 3, 2013
	Balance at beginning of period		$	7,954			$	10,076			$	12,735
	New debt issuance payments			8,212				—				—
	Write off of unamortized debt issuance cost—refinancing			(6,559	)			—				—
	Additional deferred financing costs			—				726				—
	Write off of unamortized debt issuance cost—early prepayment			(1,347	)			—				—
	Amortization during period			(2,074	)			(2,848	)			(2,659	)

	Balance at end of period		$	6,186			$	7,954			$	10,076





Self-insurance accruals—We are self-insured for certain losses related to workers’ compensation claims, general liability matters and our Company sponsored employee health insurance programs. We estimate the accrued liabilities for our self-insurance programs using historical claims experience and loss reserves, assisted by independent third-party actuaries. To limit our exposure to losses, we maintain stop-loss coverage through third-party insurers.


Fair value disclosures—Fair value is defined as the price that we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In determining fair value, GAAP establishes a three-level hierarchy used in measuring fair value, as follows:


	n		Level 1 inputs are quoted prices available for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.


	n		Level 2 inputs are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.


	n		Level 3 inputs are less observable and reflect our own assumptions.
Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and our senior secured credit facility. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value because of their short maturities. We believe that the carrying amount of our term credit facility approximates its fair value because the interest rates are adjusted regularly based on current market conditions.
We may adjust the carrying amount of certain nonfinancial assets to fair value on a non-recurring basis when they are impaired. No such adjustments were made in fiscal year 2014, 2013 or 2012.
Comprehensive income (loss)—Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. In addition to net income, unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss) is included in comprehensive income (loss). Unrealized translation loss for fiscal 2014 was $479. Unrealized translation loss for fiscal 2013 was $419 and unrealized translation gain for fiscal 2012 was $15.
Foreign currency translation—The consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars, which is our functional and reporting currency. The financial statements related to the operations of our Toronto store are prepared in Canadian dollars. Income statement amounts are translated at average exchange rates for each period, while the assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates. Translation adjustments for assets and liabilities are included in stockholder’s equity as a component of comprehensive income (loss).


Share-based expense—The expense associated with share-based equity awards granted as more fully described in Note 9 has been calculated as required by current accounting standards related to stock compensation. The grant date fair values of the options granted in 2014, 2013 and 2012 have been determined based on the option pricing method prescribed in AICPA Practice Aid, Valuation of privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation. The expected term of the options were based on the weighted average of anticipated exercise dates. Since we did not have publicly traded equity securities prior to our IPO, the volatility of our options has been estimated using peer group volatility information. The risk-free interest rate was based on the implied yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equivalent to the expected term. The significant assumptions used in determining the underlying fair value of the weighted-average options granted in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:







		2014 STOCK				2010 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
		INCENTIVE PLAN				2010 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
		FISCAL 2014				FISCAL 2013								FISCAL 2012
		SERVICE				SERVICE				PERFORMANCE				SERVICE			PERFORMANCE
		BASED				BASED				BASED				BASED			BASED
Volatility			51.3	%			48.2	%			47	%			44.7	%		50	%
Risk free interest rate			1.96	%			1.15	%			1.06	%			0.78	%		0.33	%
Expected dividend yield			0	%			0	%			0	%			0	%		0	%
Expected term—in years			6.8				6.5				6.5				4.9			3
Weighted average calculated value		$	8.45			$	4.72			$	4.16			$	2.43		$	2.25




The options granted in fiscal 2014 were issued pursuant to the terms of the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2014 Stock Incentive Plan”). The options granted in fiscal years 2013 and 2012 have been issued pursuant to the terms of the Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. 2010 Management Incentive Plan (“2010 Stock Incentive Plan “). See future discussion of these plans in Note 9: Equity-based Compensation.
Revenue recognition—Food and beverage revenues are recorded at point of service. Amusement revenues consist primarily of game play credits on Power Cards purchased and used by customers to activate most of the video and redemption games in our midway. Amusement revenues are primarily recognized upon utilization of these game play credits. We have recognized a liability for the estimated amount of unused game play credits which we believe our customers will utilize in the future based on credits remaining on Power Cards, historic utilization patterns and revenue per game play credit sold.
Amusements costs of products—Certain midway games allow customers to earn coupons, which may be redeemed for prizes. The cost of these prizes is included in the cost of amusement products and is generally recorded when coupons are utilized by the customer by redeeming the coupons for a prize in our “Winner’s Circle”. Customers may also store the coupon value on a Power Card for future redemption. We have accrued a liability for the estimated amount of outstanding coupons that we believe will be redeemed in subsequent periods based on coupons outstanding, historic redemption patterns and the estimated redemption cost of products per coupon.
Advertising costs—Advertising costs are recorded as an expense in the period in which we incur the costs or the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising costs expensed were $29,144, $27,475 and $28,502 in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Advertising costs are included in “Other store operating expenses” in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Lease accounting—Rent expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease term commences on the date when we take possession and have the right to control the use of the leased premises. The lease term includes the initial non-cancelable lease term plus any periods covered by renewal options that we consider reasonably assured of exercising. Certain leases contain annual escalation clauses based on fixed escalation terms. The excess of cumulative rent expense, as determined on a straight-line basis, over cumulative rent payments made on leases with fixed escalation terms is recognized as “Deferred occupancy costs” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Also included in “Deferred occupancy costs” are construction allowances we receive from the lessor to reimburse us for the cost of leasehold improvements. The amortization related to these allowances is recorded as a reduction to rent expense over the term of the lease.
Additionally, certain of our operating leases contain clauses that provide additional contingent rent based on a percentage of sales greater than certain specified target amounts. We recognize contingent rent expense provided the achievement of that target is considered probable.
We had construction allowance receivables of $6,839 and $5,677 as of February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, respectively, related to our new store openings. Such balances are included in “Other current assets” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. All receivable amounts are expected to be collected.
Pre-opening costs—Pre-opening costs include costs associated with the opening and organizing of new stores, including the cost of feasibility studies, pre-opening rent, training and recruiting and travel costs for employees engaged in such pre-opening activities. All pre-opening costs are expensed as incurred.
Income taxes—We file consolidated returns with all our domestic subsidiaries. We use the asset/liability method for recording income taxes, which recognizes the amount of current and deferred taxes payable or refundable at the date of the financial statements as a result of all events that are recognized in the financial statements and as measured by the provisions of enacted tax laws. We also recognize liabilities for uncertain income tax positions for those items that meet the “more likely than not” threshold.
The calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment and evaluation of uncertainties in the interpretation of federal and state tax regulations. As a result, we have established accruals for taxes that may become payable in future years as a result of audits by tax authorities. Tax accruals are reviewed regularly pursuant to accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. Tax accruals are adjusted as events occur that affect the potential liability for taxes such as the expiration of statutes of limitations, conclusion of tax audits, identification of additional exposure based on current calculations, identification of new issues, or the issuance of statutory or administrative guidance or rendering of a court decision affecting a particular issue. Accordingly, we may experience significant changes in tax accruals in the future, if or when such events occur.
As of February 1, 2015, we have accrued approximately $905 of unrecognized tax benefits, including approximately $338 of penalties and interest. During fiscal 2014, we recognized approximately $90 of tax benefits and an additional $48 of benefits related to penalties and interest based upon lapsing of time and settlement with taxing jurisdictions. Future recognition of potential interest or penalties, if any, will be recorded as a component of income tax expense. Because of the impact of deferred income tax accounting, $439 of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate.
Recent accounting pronouncements—In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-02, “Consolidation: Amendment to the Consolidation Analysis.” This revised standard improves targeted areas of the consolidation guidance and reduces the number of consolidation models. This update is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-02 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern: Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern”, which requires the Company’s management to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. This update is effective for the annual period after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-15 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance in ASU No. 2014-09, outlining a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, this guidance expands related disclosure requirements. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
Inventories	Feb. 01, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 2: Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following:







		FEBRUARY 1,		FEBRUARY 2,
		2015		2014
	Operating store—food and beverage	$	4,494	$	3,961
	Operating store—amusement		6,497		6,214
	Corporate supplies, warehouse and other		7,466		5,179

		$	18,457	$	15,354





	Amusement inventory includes electronic equipment, stuffed animals and small novelty items used as redemption prizes for certain midway games, as well as supplies needed for midway operations.

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment	Feb. 01, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Note 3: Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment consist of the following:







		FEBRUARY 1,			FEBRUARY 2,
		2015			2014
	Buildings and building improvements	$	14,305		$	14,176
	Leasehold improvements		379,468			330,641
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		150,280			117,194
	Games		111,166			88,310
	Construction in progress		32,989			33,111

	Total cost		688,208			583,432
	Accumulated depreciation		(252,160	)		(195,339	)

	Property and equipment, net	$	436,048		$	388,093





	Interest costs capitalized during the construction of facilities were $535 for fiscal 2014, $602 for fiscal 2013, and $510 for fiscal 2012.
	Property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets. Depreciation expense totaled $69,466 for fiscal 2014, $64,933 for fiscal 2013, and $61,957 for fiscal 2012.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Feb. 01, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Note 4: Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014 are as follows:







			GROSS AMOUNT
	Goodwill Balance at February 3, 2013		$	272,278
	Foreign exchange differences			150

	Goodwill Balance at February 2, 2014			272,428
	Foreign exchange differences			164

	Goodwill Balance at February 1, 2015		$	272,592





	The following table presents our goodwill and intangible assets at:







					FEBRUARY 1, 2015					FEBRUARY 2, 2014
			USEFUL LIVES		GROSS CARRYING		ACCUMULATED			GROSS CARRYING		ACCUMULATED
			USEFUL LIVES		AMOUNT		AMORTIZATION			AMOUNT		AMORTIZATION
	Not subject to amortization:
	Goodwill				$	272,592	$	—		$	272,428	$	—
	Tradenames					79,000		—			79,000		—

	Total not subject to amortization					351,592		—			351,428		—

	Subject to amortization:
	Trademarks			7 years		8,500		(5,681	)		8,500		(4,471	)
	Customer relationships			9 years		1,700		(883	)		1,700		(694	)
	Non-compete agreements			2 years		500		(500	)		500		(500	)

	Total subject to amortization					10,700		(7,064	)		10,700		(5,665	)

	Total goodwill and intangibles				$	362,292	$	(7,064	)	$	362,128	$	(5,665	)







	Intangible assets subject to amortization are included in “Other assets and deferred charges”, net of accumulated amortization, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The remaining weighted-average amortization period for intangibles subject to amortization is 2.8 years. Amortization expense was $1,402, $1,404, and $1,500 for the fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Estimated amortization expense relating to intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the five succeeding years and beyond is as follows:







			AMORTIZATION
			EXPENSE
2015		$	1,399
2016			1,399
2017			588
2018			188
2019			62
Thereafter			—

Total future amortization expense		$	3,636

Accrued_Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	12 Months Ended
Accrued Liabilities	Feb. 01, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	Note 5: Accrued Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities consist of the following as of:







		FEBRUARY 1,		FEBRUARY 2,
		2015		2014
	Compensation and benefits	$	22,735	$	14,459
	Deferred amusement revenue		17,037		14,047
	Rent		10,874		9,040
	Amusement redemption liability		10,815		9,707
	Deferred gift card revenue		6,162		4,709
	Sales and use taxes		5,244		4,408
	Property taxes		3,827		3,159
	Current portion of long term insurance reserves		3,361		3,358
	Customer deposits		2,086		2,241
	Interest		185		4,214
	Other		6,872		5,037

	Total accrued liabilities	$	89,198	$	74,379

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt	Feb. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Note 6: Long-Term Debt
	Long-term debt consisted of the following as of:







			FEBRUARY 1,				FEBRUARY 2,
			2015				2014
	New senior secured credit facility—term		$	430,000			$	—
	Repaid Debt:
	Senior secured credit facility—term			—				144,375
	Senior notes			—				200,000
	Senior discount notes			—				180,790

	Total debt outstanding			430,000				525,165
	Less:
	Unamortized debt discount—new senior secured credit facility			(980	)			—
	Unamortized debt discount—senior secured credit facility			—				(550	)
	Unamortized debt discount—senior discount notes			—				(38,938	)
	Current installments			—				(1,500	)

	Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount		$	429,020			$	484,177





	New senior secured credit facility—On July 25, 2014, D&B Holdings together with D&B Inc entered into a senior secured credit facility that provides a $530,000 term loan facility with a maturity date of July 25, 2020 and a $50,000 revolving credit facility with a maturity date of July 25, 2019. The $50,000 revolving credit facility includes a $20,000 letter of credit sub-facility and a $5,000 swingline sub-facility. The revolving credit facility will be used to provide financing for general purposes.
	The interest rates per annum applicable to loans, other than swingline loans, under our new senior secured credit facility are currently set based on a defined LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin. Swingline loans bear interest at a base rate plus an applicable margin. The loans bear interest subject to a pricing grid based on a secured leveraged ratio, at LIBOR plus a spread ranging from 3.25% to 3.5% for the term loans and LIBOR plus a spread ranging from 3.0% to 3.5% for the revolving loans. The interest rate on the term loan facility at February 1, 2015 was 4.25%.
	The senior secured credit facility is secured by the assets of D&B Inc and is unconditionally guaranteed by each of its direct and indirect, existing and future domestic subsidiaries (with certain agreed-upon exceptions). The Company originally received proceeds from the term loan facility of $528,675, net of a $1,325 discount. The discount is being amortized to interest expense over the six-year life of the term loan facility.


	Proceeds from the new senior secured credit facility were used as follows:







	Repayment of Dave & Buster’s, Inc. senior credit facility
	Outstanding principal		$	143,509
	Accrued and unpaid interest			460
	Legal expenses			41

				144,010

	Repayment of Dave & Buster’s, Inc. 11% senior notes
	Outstanding principal			200,000
	Accrued and unpaid interest			3,239
	Premium for early redemption			11,000
	Additional interest paid to trustee			1,833

				216,072

	Repayment of Dave & Buster’s Parent, Inc. (now known as D&B Entertainment) 12.25% senior discount notes
	Issue price outstanding, net of original issue discount			100,000
	Previously accreted interest expense			41,852
	Current year interest accretion included in interest expense, net			8,341
	Premium for early redemption			4,646
	Additional interest paid to trustee			1,478

			156,317

Total payments to retire prior debt			516,399

Payments of costs associated with new debt issuance			8,212
Administrative fee paid to administrative agent			31

			8,243

Retained cash			4,033

Total proceeds		$	528,675





Following the IPO, we prepaid $100,000 principal amount of term loan facility. This payment was applied to the future quarterly payments required by the credit agreement. No principal payments are required until the maturity of the credit facility. In conjunction with the prepayment, we incurred a loss on extinguishment charge of $1,586, consisting of the write-off of unamortized deferred debt issuance cost and unamortized discount related to the portion of the term loan that was prepaid. This loss is included in the “Loss on debt retirement” in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.


As a result of the repayment of all of our prior outstanding debt and the early prepayment of a portion of our new senior secured credit facility, we incurred a loss on debt retirement. The loss on debt retirement is comprised of the following:







		FISCAL YEAR
		ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1,
		2015
Non-cash charges
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance cost—early prepayment		$	1,347
Write-off of unamortized debt discount—early prepayment			239
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance cost—refinancing			6,559
Write-off of unamortized debt discount—refinancing			435

			8,580

Direct costs associated with debt retirement
Premium for early redemption:
D&B Inc senior notes			11,000
D&B Entertainment senior discount notes			4,646
Additional interest paid to trustee:
D&B Inc senior notes			1,833
D&B Entertainment senior discount notes			1,478
Legal expenses			41

			18,998

Loss on debt retirement		$	27,578





As of February 1, 2015, we had no borrowings under the revolving credit facility, borrowings of $430,000 ($429,020, net of discount) under the term facility and $5,822 in letters of credit outstanding. We believe that the carrying amount of our term loan facility approximates its fair value because the interest rates are adjusted regularly based on current market conditions. The fair value of the Company’s new senior secured credit facility was determined to be a Level Two instrument as defined by GAAP.
Our senior secured credit facility contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to: incur additional indebtedness, make loans or advances to subsidiaries and other entities, make initial capital expenditures in relation to new stores, declare dividends, acquire other businesses or sell assets. In addition, under our senior secured credit facility, we are required to meet a maximum total leverage ratio if outstanding revolving loans and letters of credit (other than letters of credit that have been backstopped or cash collateralized) are in excess of 30% of the outstanding revolving commitments. As of February 1, 2015, we were not required to maintain any of the financial ratios under the senior secured credit facility and we were in compliance with the other restrictive covenants.


The following tables set forth our recorded interest expense, net for the periods indicated:







		FISCAL YEAR				FISCAL YEAR				FISCAL YEAR
		ENDED				ENDED				ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1,				FEBRUARY 2,				FEBRUARY 3,
		2015				2014				2013
D&B Inc, old debt structure interest expense		$	13,562			$	29,675			$	31,393
D&B Inc, new debt structure interest expense			11,455				—				—
D&B Entertainment interest accretion			8,341				15,881				14,141
Amortization of issuance cost and discount			2,295				3,189				2,946
Interest income			(329	)			(334	)			(336	)
Less capitalized interest			(535	)			(602	)			(510	)

Total interest expense, net		$	34,789			$	47,809			$	47,634





Future debt obligations—The following table sets forth our future debt principal payment obligations as of:







		FEBRUARY 1,
		2015
1 year or less		$	—
2 years			—
3 years			—
4 years			—
5 years			—
Thereafter			430,000

Total future payments		$	430,000

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Feb. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 7: Income Taxes
	The following table sets forth our provision (benefit) for income taxes for the periods indicated:







			FISCAL YEAR ENDED				FISCAL YEAR ENDED				FISCAL YEAR ENDED
			FEBRUARY 1, 2015				FEBRUARY 2, 2014				FEBRUARY 3, 2013
	Current expense
	Federal		$	739			$	615			$	536
	Foreign			117				97				361
	State and local			4,617				1,150				(51	)
	Deferred benefit			(1,615	)			(801	)			(13,548	)

	Total provision (benefit) for income taxes		$	3,858			$	1,061			$	(12,702	)







	The following tables set forth the significant components of our deferred tax liabilities and assets as of:







			FEBRUARY 1,				FEBRUARY 2,
			2015				2014
	Deferred tax assets:
	Deferred revenue and redemption ticket liability		$	11,610			$	9,540
	Tax credit carryovers			8,862				10,297
	Leasing transactions			8,036				5,585
	Accrued liabilities			4,305				1,985
	Workers’ compensation and general liability insurance			3,863				3,429
	Deferred compensation			2,553				1,610
	State net operating loss carryovers			2,133				3,503
	Other			1,958				1,567
	Smallware supplies			738				714
	Indirect benefit of unrecognized tax benefits			272				225

	Total deferred tax assets			44,330				38,455

	Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets—US			(931	)			(1,388	)

	Total deferred tax assets, net			43,399				37,067

	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Trademark/tradename			32,268				31,578
	Property and equipment			7,997				4,109
	Prepaid expenses			371				232

	Total deferred tax liabilities			40,636				35,919

	Net deferred tax assets		$	2,763			$	1,148





The net deferred tax assets are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:







		FEBRUARY 1,				FEBRUARY 2,
		2015				2014
Deferred income taxes—current		$	30,962			$	24,802

Deferred tax assets			30,962				24,802

Deferred income taxes—current			371				—
Deferred income taxes—non current			27,828				23,654

Deferred tax liabilities			28,199				23,654

Net deferred tax assets		$	2,763			$	1,148





At February 1, 2015, we had a valuation allowance of $931 against our deferred tax assets. The ultimate realization of our deferred tax assets is dependent on the generation of future taxable income during periods in which temporary differences become deductible. In assessing the realizability of our deferred tax assets, at February 1, 2015 we considered whether it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Based on the level of recent historical taxable income; consistent generation of annual taxable income, and estimations of future taxable income we have concluded that it is more likely than not that we will realize the federal tax benefits associated with our deferred tax assets. We assessed the realizability of the deferred tax assets associated with state taxes, foreign taxes and uncertain tax positions and have concluded that it is more likely than not that we will realize only a portion of these benefits. Accordingly, we have established a valuation allowance to reduce those deferred tax assets to an amount which we believe will ultimately be realized. During fiscal year 2014, as a result of our assessment, we reduced our valuation allowance by $457.
As of February 1, 2015, we had available $8,814 federal tax credit carryovers, including $8,751 of general business credits and $63 of AMT credit carryovers, and $21,904 of state net operating loss carryforwards. There is a 20 year carry-forward on general business credits and AMT credits can be carried forward indefinitely. The general business credits do not begin to expire until 2030 and are expected to be utilized in 2015 based on current enacted tax laws. As of February 1, 2015, we have no federal net operating loss carryforwards. Generally, state net operating losses can be carried forward 20 years. State net operating loss carryforwards do not begin to expire until 2024. As of February 1, 2015, we could not conclude that it was more likely than not that all of our state net operating loss carryforwards, when considered on a state by state basis, will be fully utilized prior to their expiration. Included in our total valuation allowance is $735 related to state net operating losses that may not be realized.
The State of Texas has enacted legislation which established a tax based on taxable margin. As a result of the legislation and in accordance with accounting guidance for income taxes, we recorded an income tax expense of $284, $246 and $269 for the fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The following table sets forth the change in unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest, penalties and related income tax benefits for the periods indicated:







		FISCAL YEAR				FISCAL YEAR				FISCAL YEAR
		ENDED				ENDED				ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1,				FEBRUARY 2,				FEBRUARY 3,
		2015				2014				2013
Balance at beginning of year		$	476			$	471			$	940
Additions for tax positions of prior years			90				176				108
Reductions for tax positions of prior years			—				(32	)			(1	)
Settlements			—				—				(576	)
Lapse of statute of limitations			—				(139	)			—

Balance at end of year		$	566			$	476			$	471





As of February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, the accrued interest and penalties on the unrecognized tax benefits were $338 and $291, respectively, excluding any related income tax benefits. The Company recorded accrued interest related to the unrecognized tax benefits and penalties as a component of the provision for income taxes recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
We currently anticipate that approximately $14 of unrecognized tax benefits will be settled through federal and state audits or will be recognized as a result of the expiration of statute of limitations during fiscal 2015. Future recognition of potential interest or penalties, if any, will be recorded as a component of income tax expense. Because of the impact of deferred tax accounting, $439 of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.


The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to the effective income tax rate for the periods indicated:







		FISCAL YEAR				FISCAL YEAR				FISCAL YEAR
		ENDED				ENDED				ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1,				FEBRUARY 2,				FEBRUARY 3,
		2015				2014				2013
Federal corporate statutory rate			35	%			35	%			35	%
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit			20.7	%			30.8	%			1.2	%
Foreign taxes			—	%			1.8	%			0.9	%
Nondeductible expenses			11.3	%			24.9	%			(23.5	)%
Tax credits			(31.4	)%			(74.8	)%			65.8	%
Valuation allowance			(4.0	)%			7.1	%			257.4	%
Change in reserve			1.2	%			0.2	%			32.9	%
Other			0.9	%			1.7	%			(45.7	)%

Effective tax rate			33.7	%			26.7	%			324	%





We file income tax returns, which are periodically audited by various federal, state and foreign jurisdictions. We are generally no longer subject to federal, state, or foreign income tax examinations for years prior to 2010.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
Leases	Feb. 01, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Note 8: Leases
	We lease certain property and equipment under various non-cancelable operating leases. Some of the leases include options for renewal or extension on various terms. Most of the leases require us to pay property taxes, insurance and maintenance of the leased assets. Certain leases also have provisions for additional contingent rentals based on revenues. Rent expense is included in “Other store operating expenses” in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. For fiscal 2014, rent expense for operating leases was $61,174, including contingent rentals of $3,310. For fiscal 2013, rent expense for operating leases was $54,450, including contingent rentals of $2,858. For fiscal 2012, rent expense for operating leases was $50,561, including contingent rentals of $2,620. At February 1, 2015 future minimum lease payments, including any periods covered by renewal options we are reasonably assured of exercising (including the sale/leaseback transactions described below), are:







	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	THEREAFTER	TOTAL
	$63,282	$62,142	$60,937	$57,239	$51,790	$366,670	$662,060




	At February 1, 2015, we also had lease commitments on equipment as follows:







	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	THEREAFTER	TOTAL
	$778	$336	$107	$2	$—	$—	$1,223




	We have signed operating lease agreements for future sites in Euless (Dallas), Texas, Pelham (Long Island), New York, Woburn (Boston), Massachusetts and Kentwood (Grand Rapids), Michigan which are expected to open in the first half of fiscal 2015. The landlord has fulfilled the obligations to commit us to the lease terms under these agreements and therefore, the future obligations related to these locations are included in the table above.


	As of February 1, 2015 we have signed thirteen additional lease agreements for future sites. Our commitments under these agreements are contingent upon among other things, the landlord’s delivery of access to the premises for construction. Future obligations related to these agreements are not included in the table. Subsequently, our future site located in Edina (Minneapolis), Minnesota, included in the thirteen lease agreements noted above, has been delivered by the landlord resulting in future commitments of approximately $19,603.
	During 2000 and 2001, we completed the sale/leaseback of three stores and the corporate headquarters. Cash proceeds of $24,774 were received along with two twenty-year notes aggregating $6,750. The notes bear interest of 7.0% to 7.5%. At the end of fiscal years 2014 and 2013, the aggregate balance of the notes receivable due from the lessors under the sale/leaseback agreements was $2,651 and $2,936, respectively. Future minimum principal and interest payments due to us under these notes are as follows:







	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	THEREAFTER	TOTAL
	$489	$489	$489	$489	$489	$937	$3,382

Equitybased_Compensation

Equity-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
Equity-based Compensation	Feb. 01, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Equity-based Compensation	Note 9: Equity-based Compensation
	2014 Stock Incentive Plan
	The 2014 Stock Incentive Plan allows the granting of incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other stock-based awards and cash-based awards to employees, directors, and consultants of the Company. The maximum number of shares of common stock issuable under the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan is 3,100,000 shares. The term of service-based stock options is determined at the date of grant. Performance-based stock options can be based upon a variety of performance measures as defined in the plan document. Each award agreement will specify the effect of a holder’s termination of employment with, or service for, the Company. Options granted under the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan terminate on the ten-year anniversary of the grants.
	Transactions during fiscal year 2014 under the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan were as follows:







		SERVICE BASED OPTIONS
		NUMBER		WEIGHTED
		OF OPTIONS		AVERAGE
				EXERCISE PRICE
	Options outstanding at beginning of year		—	$	—
	Granted		444,969		16
	Exercised		—		—
	Forfeited		—		—

	Options outstanding at end of year		444,969	$	16

	Options exercisable at end of year		—	$	—





	2010 Stock Incentive Plan
	The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan provides for the granting of options to acquire stock in D&B Entertainment to certain of our employees, outside directors and consultants. The options are subject to either time-based vesting or performance-based vesting. Options granted under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan terminate on the ten-year anniversary of the grants.


	Options provided for in the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan are subject to the grantee’s continued employment with or service to D&B Entertainment or its subsidiaries (subject to certain conditions in the event of grantee termination). Service-based options contain a service-based (or time-based) vesting provision, whereby the options will vest annually in equal amounts.
	Performance based options contain various performance-based vesting provisions depending on the type of performance option granted. As a result of the IPO, all unvested performance-based shares were modified and became fully vested. We recognized compensation expense of $859 during fiscal 2014 related to the accelerated vesting of these performance-based options. All time-based options will continue to vest under the existing vesting schedule. As a result of the performance-based options fully vesting, we re-evaluated our forfeiture assumptions and recognized additional compensation expense of $221.
	Additionally as a result of the IPO, all stock option awards granted prior to the IPO were adjusted to affect the 224.9835679 for 1 stock split on both number of outstanding options and the exercise price. No further equity or other awards will be made under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan.
	Transactions during fiscal year 2014 under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan were as follows:







		SERVICE BASED OPTIONS				PERFORMANCE BASED OPTIONS
		NUMBER		WEIGHTED		NUMBER		WEIGHTED
		OF OPTIONS		AVERAGE		OF OPTIONS		AVERAGE
				EXERCISE PRICE				EXERCISE PRICE
	Options outstanding at beginning of year		1,303,236	$	5.39		2,690,812	$	4.54
	Granted		—		—		—		—
	Exercised		—		—		—		—
	Forfeited		—		—		—		—

	Options outstanding at end of year		1,303,236		5.39		2,690,812		4.54

	Options exercisable at end of year		835,802	$	4.89		2,690,812	$	4.54





	We recorded share-based compensation expense related to our stock option plans of $2,212, $1,207 and $1,099 during the fiscal year ended February 1, 2015, February 2, 2014 and February 3, 2013 respectively. The unrecognized expense related to our stock option plan totaled approximately $3,661 as of February 1, 2015 and will be expensed over a weighted average 3.2 years. The weighted average grant date fair value per option granted in fiscal year 2014 was $8.45. The average remaining term for all options outstanding at February 1, 2015 is 6.0 years.
	In the event that vesting of the previously unvested options is accelerated for any reason, the remaining unamortized share-based compensation would be accelerated. In addition, assumptions made regarding forfeitures in determining the remaining unamortized share-based compensation would be re-evaluated to determine if additional share-based compensation expense would be required for any changes in the underlying assumptions.
	On January 6, 2014, a former member of management exercised his option to purchase 17,999 shares of common stock at a strike price of $4.44. D&B Entertainment issued new shares in satisfaction of this exercise.

Employee_Benefit_Plan

Employee Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plan	Feb. 01, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plan	Note 10: Employee Benefit Plan
Employee Benefit Plan	We sponsor a plan to provide retirement benefits under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “401(k) Plan”) for all employees who have completed a specified term of service. We provide for a guaranteed matching of 25% of employee contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of eligible employee compensation, as defined by the 401(k) Plan. The Company also has a discretionary contribution dependent upon attaining certain performance targets. Should the Company achieve the performance target, it would contribute an additional 25% of qualified employee contributions. Employees may elect to contribute up to 50% of their eligible compensation on a pretax basis. Benefits under the 401(k) Plan are limited to the assets of the 401(k) Plan. Expenses related to our contributions to the 401(k) Plan were $648, $370, and $382 for fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Feb. 01, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 11: Commitments and Contingencies

	We are subject to certain legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business, including claims resulting from employment related matters. In the opinion of management, based upon consultation with legal counsel, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such legal proceedings and claims will not materially affect the consolidated results of our operations or our financial condition.

	We are subject to the terms of a settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that requires us, on an ongoing basis, to establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that is reasonably designed to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal information collected from or about consumers. The agreement does not require us to pay any fines or other monetary assessments and we do not believe that the terms of the agreement will have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, or financial performance.

Earnings_per_share

Earnings per share	12 Months Ended
Earnings per share	Feb. 01, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share	Note 12: Earnings per share
	Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) represents net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS represents net income divided by the basic weighted average number of common shares plus, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options. The dilutive effect of potential common shares is determined using the treasury stock method, whereby outstanding stock options are assumed exercised at the beginning of the reporting period and the exercise proceeds from such stock options are assumed to be used to repurchase our common stock at the average market price during the period.
	The following table sets forth the computation of EPS, basic and diluted for the periods indicated:







	(in thousands, except per share data)	FISCAL YEAR		FISCAL YEAR		FISCAL YEAR
		ENDED		ENDED		ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1, 2015		FEBRUARY 2, 2014		FEBRUARY 3, 2013
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	7,636	$	2,169	$	8,782

	Denominator:
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		35,314,884		33,187,776		33,186,426
	Potential common shares for stock options		1,811,164		842,339		561,109
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		37,126,048		34,030,115		33,747,535

	Earnings (loss) per shares:
	Basic	$	0.22	$	0.07	$	0.26
	Diluted	$	0.21	$	0.06	$	0.26




	We had approximately 4,439,017 and 2,091,411 time-based and vested performance-based stock option awards outstanding under our stock option plans as of February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, respectively, which were included in the computation of potential common shares. Unvested performance-based stock options under our stock option plans were not included in the calculation of potential common shares as they did not meet the criteria for inclusion per GAAP guidance.

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio

Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)	Feb. 01, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)	Note 13: Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)







		FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 1, 2015
		FIRST		SECOND			THIRD			FOURTH
		QUARTER		QUARTER			QUARTER			QUARTER
		5/4/14		8/3/14			11/2/14			2/1/15
	Total revenues	$	194,823	$	181,385		$	163,474		$	207,069
	Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes		16,219		(20,923	)		(6,814	)		23,012
	Net income (loss)		11,461		(13,878	)		(4,607	)		14,660
	Net income (loss) per share of common stock:
	Basic	$	0.35	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.13	)	$	0.37
	Diluted	$	0.34	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.13	)	$	0.34
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
	Basic		33,204,272		33,204,272			34,881,763			39,969,230
	Diluted		34,136,340		33,204,272			34,881,763			43,341,818
	Stores open at end of period		68		69			70			73











		FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 2014
		FIRST		SECOND			THIRD			FOURTH
		QUARTER		QUARTER			QUARTER			QUARTER
		5/5/13		8/4/13			11/3/13			2/2/14
	Total revenues	$	168,155	$	153,723		$	142,330		$	171,371
	Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes		10,554		(794	)		(12,910	)		6,380
	Net income (loss)		7,550		(98	)		(10,160	)		4,877
	Net income (loss) per share of common stock:
	Basic	$	0.23	$	—		$	(0.31	)	$	0.15
	Diluted	$	0.22	$	—		$	(0.31	)	$	0.14
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
	Basic		33,186,273		33,186,273			33,186,273			33,191,811
	Diluted		33,916,570		33,186,273			33,186,273			34,034,149
	Stores open at end of period		61		62			64			66




	During 2014, we opened eight locations: Westchester (Los Angeles), California and Vernon Hills (Chicago), Illinois in the first quarter, Panama City Beach, Florida in the second quarter, Los Angeles, California and Manchester (Hartford), Connecticut in the third quarter, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, Clackamas (Portland), Oregon, and Greenville, South Carolina in the fourth quarter. During 2013, we opened five locations: Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the second quarter, Syracuse, New York and Albany, New York, in the third quarter, Cary (Raleigh), North Carolina and Livonia (Detroit), Michigan in the fourth quarter Additionally, during the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we permanently closed our Bethesda location. Pre-opening costs incurred in fiscal 2014 were $2,444, $1,848, $3,650 and $1,559 in the first, second, third and fourth quarters, respectively. Pre-opening costs incurred in fiscal 2013 were $872, $1,970, $2,333 and $1,865 in the first, second, third and fourth quarters, respectively. We recognized a loss on debt retirement of $25,986 in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 due to the refinancing of our prior outstanding debt and $1,592 in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 due primarily to the early prepayment of a portion of our new term loan facility.

Description_of_Business_and_Su1

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Feb. 01, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Description of business and basis of presentation

Description of business and basis of presentation — Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (“D&B Entertainment”), is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Dallas, Texas. As of February 1, 2015, Oak Hill Capital Partners III, L.P. and Oak Hill Capital Management Partners, III, L.P. (collectively, the “Oak Hill Funds”) beneficially owned approximately 79.2% of the Company’s outstanding stock.

D&B Entertainment owns no significant assets or operations other than the ownership of all the common stock of Dave & Buster’s Holdings, Inc. (“D&B Holdings”). D&B Holdings owns no significant assets or operations other than the ownership of all the common stock of Dave & Buster’s, Inc. (“D&B Inc”) References to the “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refers to D&B Entertainment and its subsidiaries and any predecessor companies. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s activities are conducted through D&B Inc. D&B Inc owns and operates high-volume venues in North America that combine dining and entertainment for both adults and families.

On October 9, 2014, we amended our certificate of incorporation to increase our authorized share count to 450,000,000 shares of stock, including 400,000,000 shares of common stock and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, each with a par value $0.01 per share and to split our common stock 224.9835679 for 1. On October 16, 2014, we amended and restated our certificate of incorporation in its entirety.

On October 9, 2014, we completed our initial public offering of 5,882,353 shares of common stock at a price to the public of $16.00 per share. On October 10, 2014, the Company’s common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market (“NASDAQ”) under the ticker symbol “PLAY”. We had granted the underwriters an option for a period of 30 days to purchase an additional 882,352 shares of our common stock which was exercised in full on October 21, 2014. After underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, we received net proceeds from the initial public offering (the “IPO”) of approximately $98,573. We used these proceeds to prepay a portion of the principal amount of term loan debt outstanding under the new senior secured credit facility.

On February 5, 2015, subsequent to our fiscal 2014 year end, we completed a follow-on offering of 6,600,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $29.50 per share. We granted the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 990,000 shares of our common stock which was exercised in full on February 20, 2015. All of these shares were offered by the selling stockholders. In connection with the offering, 300,151 options were exercised at a weighted average price of $4.49. We issued new shares in satisfaction of this exercise. We received $1,346 upon the exercise of options which were sold as part of this offering.

We operate our business as one operating and one reportable segment. Our one industry segment is the operation and licensing of high-volume entertainment and dining venues under the names “Dave & Buster’s” and “Dave & Buster’s Grand Sports Café”. We operate on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year that ends on the Sunday after the Saturday closest to January 31. Each quarterly period has 13 weeks, except for a 53 week year when the fourth quarter has 14 weeks. Our fiscal years ended February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, both consist of 52 weeks. Our fiscal year ended February 3, 2013 consists of 53 weeks.

The accompanying audited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. All dollar amounts are presented in thousands, unless otherwise noted, except share and per share amounts.

During fiscal 2014, we opened eight new stores. As of February 1, 2015, there were 73 stores in the United States and Canada. On August 12, 2014, we permanently closed our location in Kensington/Bethesda, Maryland (“Bethesda”). Revenues for our Bethesda store were $5,416 and $12,036 in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013, respectively. Operating income for the store was $823 for fiscal 2014 and $2,896 for fiscal 2013. Included in our fiscal 2014 store count is our location in Farmingdale (Long Island), New York (“Farmingdale”) which closed on February 8, 2015 due to the expiration of our lease. All our fixed assets from the Farmingdale store were either fully depreciated as of the end of the lease term or were transferred to other locations. With past store closures, we have experienced customer migration to stores within the same market. We currently have two other stores in the Long Island market.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications — All share and per-share data herein have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the 224.9835679 for 1 stock split as though it had occurred prior to the earliest data presented. One reclassification has been made to the fiscal year 2013 Consolidated Balance Sheets to conform to the fiscal year 2014 presentation. We reclassified $333 of Paid-in capital as of January 29, 2012, February 3, 2013 and February 2, 2014, to Common stock to affect the 224.9835679 for 1 stock split.

Related party transaction

Related party transaction — Funds managed by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. (the “OHA Funds”) comprise one of the creditors participating in the term loan portion of our new senior secured credit facility. As of February 1, 2015, the OHA Funds held approximately 8.3% or $35,626 of our total term loan obligation. Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. is an independent investment firm that is not an affiliate of the Oak Hill Funds and is not under common control with the Oak Hill Funds. Certain employees of the Oak Hill Funds, in their individual capacities, have passive investments in Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. and/or the funds it manages.

As of February 1, 2015, Oak Hill Funds beneficially owned approximately 79.2% of our outstanding stock and certain members of our Board of Directors and our management beneficially owned approximately 3.7% of our outstanding stock. The remaining 17.1% was owned by the public. Subsequent to the follow-on offering transactions, the Oak Hill Funds beneficially own approximately 62.1% of our outstanding stock and certain members of our Board of Directors and our management beneficially own approximately 2.2% of our outstanding stock. The remaining 35.7% is owned by the public. The Oak Hill Funds continue to own a majority of the voting power of our outstanding common stock. As a result, we are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the corporate governance standards of NASDAQ.

We have an expense reimbursement agreement with Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC (“Oak Hill Capital”), which provides for the reimbursement of certain costs and expenses. We made payments to Oak Hill Capital of $41, $115 and $76 during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. We paid compensation of $155, $235 and $235 in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, to David Jones who serves as a senior advisor to the Oak Hill Funds, and Alan Lacy, who served as a senior advisor to the Oak Hill Funds until December 2014.

Seasonality

Seasonality — Our revenues and operations are influenced by seasonal shifts in consumer spending. Revenues associated with spring and year-end holidays during our first and fourth quarters have historically been higher as compared to the other quarters and will continue to be susceptible to the impact of severe spring and winter weather on customer traffic and sales during those periods. Our third quarter, which encompasses the back-to-school fall season, has historically had lower revenues as compared to the other quarters.

Use of estimates

Use of estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s significant estimates include estimates for impairment of goodwill, useful lives of property and equipment, fair value of equity-based compensation, self-insurance reserves, deferred revenue on our Power Cards and gift cards, reserve for outstanding tickets and deferred tax valuation allowances.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents — We consider transaction settlements in process from credit card companies and all highly liquid temporary investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Concentration of credit risk

Concentration of credit risk — Financial instruments which potentially subject us to a concentration of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents. We currently maintain our day-to-day operating cash balances with major financial institutions. At times, our operating cash balances may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limit. From time to time, we invest temporary excess cash in overnight investments with expected minimal volatility, such as money market funds. Although we maintain balances that exceed the FDIC insured limit, we have not experienced any losses related to this balance, and we believe credit risk to be minimal.

Inventories

Inventories — Inventories of food, beverages, merchandise and other supplies needed for our food service and amusement operations are stated at the lower of cost or market determined on a first-in, first-out method.

Deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets — A deferred income tax asset or liability is established for the expected future consequences resulting from temporary differences in the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. As of February 1, 2015, we had recorded $931 as a valuation allowance against a portion of our deferred tax assets. The valuation allowance was established in accordance with accounting guidance for income taxes. If we generate taxable income in future periods or if the facts and circumstances on which our estimates and assumptions are based were to change, thereby impacting the likelihood of realizing the deferred tax assets, judgment would have to be applied in determining the amount of valuation allowance no longer required or if an addition to the allowance would be required.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment — Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to operations using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives, which are as follows:

Estimated Depreciable

Lives (In Years)

Buildings and building improvements

Shorter of 40 or expected

ground lease term

Leasehold improvements

Shorter of 20 or

expected lease term

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

10-Mar

Games

20-May

Expenditures that substantially increase the useful lives of the property and equipment are capitalized, whereas costs incurred to maintain the appearance and functionality of such assets are charged to repair and maintenance expense. Interest costs and other site specific costs incurred during construction are capitalized and depreciated based on the estimated useful life of the underlying asset.

We review our property and equipment annually, on a store-by-store basis to determine whether facts or circumstances exist that may indicate the carrying values of these long-lived assets are impaired. We compare store-level undiscounted operating cash flows (which exclude interest, general and administrative and other allocated expenses) to the carrying amount of property and equipment allocated to each store. If the expected future cash flows are less than the asset carrying amount (an indication that the carrying amount may not be recoverable), we may recognize an impairment loss. Any impairment loss recognized equals the amount by which the asset carrying amount exceeds its fair value. No impairment charges were recognized in fiscal years 2014, 2013 or 2012.

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Goodwill and other intangible assets — In accordance with accounting guidance for goodwill and other intangible assets, goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles, such as tradenames, are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment at least annually. We perform step one of the impairment test in our fourth quarter unless circumstances require this analysis to be completed sooner. Step one of the impairment test is based upon a comparison of the carrying value of our net assets, including goodwill balances, to the fair value of our net assets. The fair value of our net assets, including goodwill are estimated using a combination of market earnings multiples and discounted cash flow methodologies. Key assumptions used in our testing include future store openings, revenue growth, operating expenses and discount rate. Estimates of revenue growth and operating expenses are based on internal projections considering our past performance and forecasted growth, market economics and the business environment impacting our Company’s performance. Discount rates are determined by using a weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”). The WACC considers market and industry data as well as Company-specific risk factors. These estimates are highly subjective judgments and can be significantly impacted by changes in the business or economic conditions. Our estimates used in the income approach are consistent with the plans and estimates used to manage operations. We evaluate all methods to ensure reasonably consistent results. Based on the completion of the step one test, we determined that goodwill was not impaired.

The evaluation of the carrying amount of other intangible assets with indefinite lives is made at least annually by comparing the carrying amount of these assets to their estimated fair value. The estimated fair value is generally determined on the basis of discounted future cash flows. If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of the other intangible assets with indefinite lives, then an impairment charge is recorded to reduce the asset to its estimated fair value.

Based on our analysis, we determined that our intangible assets with an indefinite life, our tradename, was not impaired.

We have developed and acquired certain trademarks that are utilized in our business and have been determined to have finite lives. We also have intangible assets related to our non-compete agreements and customer relationships. These intangible assets are included in “Other assets and deferred charges” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized over their useful lives.

Deferred debt issuance costs

Deferred debt issuance costs — The Company capitalizes costs incurred in connection with borrowings or establishment of credit facilities. These costs are included in “Other assets and deferred charges” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and are amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the life of the borrowing or life of the credit facility. In the case of early debt principal repayments, the Company adjusts the value of the corresponding deferred financing costs with a charge to interest expense, and similarly adjusts the future amortization expense. The following table details amounts relating to those assets:

Fiscal Year Ended

February 1, 2015

February 2, 2014

February 3, 2013

Balance at beginning of period

7,954

10,076

12,735

New debt issuance payments

8,212

—

Write off of unamortized debt issance cost—refinancing

(6,559

)

—

Additional deferred financing costs

—

726

—

Write off of unamortized debt issuance cost—early prepayment

(1,347

)

—

Amortization during period

(2,074

)

(2,848

)

(2,659

)

Balance at end of period

6,186

7,954

10,076

Self-insurance accruals

Self-insurance accruals — We are self-insured for certain losses related to workers’ compensation claims, general liability matters and our Company sponsored employee health insurance programs. We estimate the accrued liabilities for our self-insurance programs using historical claims experience and loss reserves, assisted by independent third-party actuaries. To limit our exposure to losses, we maintain stop-loss coverage through third-party insurers.

Fair value disclosures

Fair value disclosures — Fair value is defined as the price that we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. In determining fair value, GAAP establishes a three-level hierarchy used in measuring fair value, as follows:

•

Level 1 inputs are quoted prices available for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.

•

Level 2 inputs are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

•

Level 3 inputs are less observable and reflect our own assumptions.

Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and our senior secured credit facility. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value because of their short maturities. We believe that the carrying amount of our term credit facility approximates its fair value because the interest rates are adjusted regularly based on current market conditions.

We may adjust the carrying amount of certain nonfinancial assets to fair value on a non-recurring basis when they are impaired. No such adjustments were made in fiscal year 2014, 2013 or 2012.

Comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) — Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. In addition to net income, unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss) is included in comprehensive income (loss). Unrealized translation loss for fiscal 2014 was $479. Unrealized translation loss for fiscal 2013 was $419 and unrealized translation gain for fiscal 2012 was $15.

Foreign currency translation

Foreign currency translation — The consolidated financial statements are presented in US dollars, which is our functional and reporting currency. The financial statements related to the operations of our Toronto store are prepared in Canadian dollars. Income statement amounts are translated at average exchange rates for each period, while the assets and liabilities are translated at year-end exchange rates. Translation adjustments for assets and liabilities are included in stockholder’s equity as a component of comprehensive income (loss).

Share-based expense

Share-based expense — The expense associated with share-based equity awards granted as more fully described in Note 9 has been calculated as required by current accounting standards related to stock compensation. The grant date fair values of the options granted in 2014, 2013 and 2012 have been determined based on the option pricing method prescribed in AICPA Practice Aid, Valuation of privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation. The expected term of the options were based on the weighted average of anticipated exercise dates. Since we did not have publicly traded equity securities prior to our IPO, the volatility of our options has been estimated using peer group volatility information. The risk-free interest rate was based on the implied yield on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equivalent to the expected term. The significant assumptions used in determining the underlying fair value of the weighted-average options granted in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

2014 Stock

2010 Stock Incentive Plan

Incentive Plan

Fiscal 2014

Fiscal 2013

Fiscal 2012

Service

Performance

Service

Performance

Based

Volatility

51.3

48.2

44.7

Risk free interest rate

1.96

1.15

1.06

0.78

0.33

Expected dividend yield

Expected term – in years

6.8

6.5

4.9

Weighted average calculated value

8.45

4.72

4.16

2.43

2.25

The options granted in fiscal 2014 were issued pursuant to the terms of the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2014 Stock Incentive Plan”). The options granted in fiscal years 2013 and 2012 have been issued pursuant to the terms of the Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. 2010 Management Incentive Plan (“2010 Stock Incentive Plan “). See future discussion of these plans in Note 9: Equity-based Compensation.

Revenue recognition

Revenue recognition — Food and beverage revenues are recorded at point of service. Amusement revenues consist primarily of game play credits on Power Cards purchased and used by customers to activate most of the video and redemption games in our midway. Amusement revenues are primarily recognized upon utilization of these game play credits. We have recognized a liability for the estimated amount of unused game play credits which we believe our customers will utilize in the future based on credits remaining on Power Cards, historic utilization patterns and revenue per game play credit sold.

Amusements costs of products

Amusements costs of products — Certain midway games allow customers to earn coupons, which may be redeemed for prizes. The cost of these prizes is included in the cost of amusement products and is generally recorded when coupons are utilized by the customer by redeeming the coupons for a prize in our Winner’s Circle. Customers may also store the coupon value on a Power Card for future redemption. We have accrued a liability for the estimated amount of outstanding coupons that we believe will be redeemed in subsequent periods based on coupons outstanding, historic redemption patterns and the estimated redemption cost of products per coupon.

Advertising costs

Advertising costs — Advertising costs are recorded as an expense in the period in which we incur the costs or the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising costs expensed were $29,144, $27,475 and $28,502 in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Advertising costs are included in “Other store operating expenses” in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Lease accounting

Lease accounting — Rent expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease term commences on the date when we take possession and have the right to control the use of the leased premises. The lease term includes the initial non-cancelable lease term plus any periods covered by renewal options that we consider reasonably assured of exercising. Certain leases contain annual escalation clauses based on fixed escalation terms. The excess of cumulative rent expense, as determined on a straight-line basis, over cumulative rent payments made on leases with fixed escalation terms is recognized as “Deferred occupancy costs” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Also included in “Deferred occupancy costs” are construction allowances we receive from the lessor to reimburse us for the cost of leasehold improvements. The amortization related to these allowances is recorded as a reduction to rent expense over the term of the lease.

Additionally, certain of our operating leases contain clauses that provide additional contingent rent based on a percentage of sales greater than certain specified target amounts. We recognize contingent rent expense provided the achievement of that target is considered probable.

We had construction allowance receivables of $6,839 and $5,677 as of February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, respectively, related to our new store openings. Such balances are included in “Other current assets” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. All receivable amounts are expected to be collected.

Pre-opening costs

Pre-opening costs — Pre-opening costs include costs associated with the opening and organizing of new stores, including the cost of feasibility studies, pre-opening rent, training and recruiting and travel costs for employees engaged in such pre-opening activities. All pre-opening costs are expensed as incurred.

Income taxes

Income taxes — We file consolidated returns with all our domestic subsidiaries. We use the asset/liability method for recording income taxes, which recognizes the amount of current and deferred taxes payable or refundable at the date of the financial statements as a result of all events that are recognized in the financial statements and as measured by the provisions of enacted tax laws. We also recognize liabilities for uncertain income tax positions for those items that meet the “more likely than not” threshold.

The calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment and evaluation of uncertainties in the interpretation of federal and state tax regulations. As a result, we have established accruals for taxes that may become payable in future years as a result of audits by tax authorities. Tax accruals are reviewed regularly pursuant to accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. Tax accruals are adjusted as events occur that affect the potential liability for taxes such as the expiration of statutes of limitations, conclusion of tax audits, identification of additional exposure based on current calculations, identification of new issues, or the issuance of statutory or administrative guidance or rendering of a court decision affecting a particular issue. Accordingly, we may experience significant changes in tax accruals in the future, if or when such events occur.

As of February 1, 2015, we have accrued approximately $905 of unrecognized tax benefits, including approximately $338 of penalties and interest. During fiscal 2014, we recognized approximately $90 of tax benefits and an additional $48 of benefits related to penalties and interest based upon lapsing of time and settlement with taxing jurisdictions. Future recognition of potential interest or penalties, if any, will be recorded as a component of income tax expense. Because of the impact of deferred income tax accounting, $439 of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate.

Recent accounting pronouncements

Recent accounting pronouncements — In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-02, “Consolidation: Amendment to the Consolidation Analysis.” This revised standard improves targeted areas of the consolidation guidance and reduces the number of consolidation models. This update is effective for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-02 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern: Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern”, which requires the Company’s management to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. This update is effective for the annual period after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-15 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance in ASU No. 2014-09, outlining a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This guidance requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Additionally, this guidance expands related disclosure requirements. This guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.

Description_of_Business_and_Su2

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Estimated Useful Lives of Assets	Depreciation is charged to operations using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives, which are as follows:







		ESTIMATED DEPRECIABLE
		LIVES (IN YEARS)
	Buildings and building improvements	Shorter of 40 or expected
	Buildings and building improvements	ground lease term
	Leasehold improvements	Shorter of 20 or
	Leasehold improvements	expected lease term
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	10-Mar
	Games	20-May




Deferred Financing Costs Relating to Other Assets	The following table details amounts relating to those assets:







		FISCAL YEAR ENDED			FISCAL YEAR ENDED			FISCAL YEAR ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1, 2015			FEBRUARY 2, 2014			FEBRUARY 3, 2013
	Balance at beginning of period	$	7,954		$	10,076		$	12,735
	New debt issuance payments		8,212			—			—
	Write off of unamortized debt issuance cost—refinancing		(6,559	)		—			—
	Additional deferred financing costs		—			726			—
	Write off of unamortized debt issuance cost—early prepayment		(1,347	)		—			—
	Amortization during period		(2,074	)		(2,848	)		(2,659	)

	Balance at end of period	$	6,186		$	7,954		$	10,076





Significant Assumptions Used in Determining Underlying Fair Value of Weighted-Average Options Granted	The significant assumptions used in determining the underlying fair value of the weighted-average options granted in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:







		2014 STOCK			2010 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
		INCENTIVE PLAN			2010 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
		FISCAL 2014			FISCAL 2013						FISCAL 2012
		SERVICE			SERVICE			PERFORMANCE			SERVICE			PERFORMANCE
		BASED			BASED			BASED			BASED			BASED
	Volatility		51.3	%		48.2	%		47	%		44.7	%		50	%
	Risk free interest rate		1.96	%		1.15	%		1.06	%		0.78	%		0.33	%
	Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%		0	%		0	%		0	%
	Expected term—in years		6.8			6.5			6.5			4.9			3
	Weighted average calculated value	$	8.45		$	4.72		$	4.16		$	2.43		$	2.25

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Inventories (Tables)	Feb. 01, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories consist of the following:







		FEBRUARY 1,		FEBRUARY 2,
		2015		2014
	Operating store—food and beverage	$	4,494	$	3,961
	Operating store—amusement		6,497		6,214
	Corporate supplies, warehouse and other		7,466		5,179

		$	18,457	$	15,354

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Property and Equipment (Tables)	Feb. 01, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and equipment consist of the following:







		FEBRUARY 1,			FEBRUARY 2,
		2015			2014
	Buildings and building improvements	$	14,305		$	14,176
	Leasehold improvements		379,468			330,641
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment		150,280			117,194
	Games		111,166			88,310
	Construction in progress		32,989			33,111

	Total cost		688,208			583,432
	Accumulated depreciation		(252,160	)		(195,339	)

	Property and equipment, net	$	436,048		$	388,093

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	Feb. 01, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014 are as follows:







		GROSS AMOUNT
	Goodwill Balance at February 3, 2013	$	272,278
	Foreign exchange differences		150

	Goodwill Balance at February 2, 2014		272,428
	Foreign exchange differences		164

	Goodwill Balance at February 1, 2015	$	272,592





Goodwill and Intangible Assets	The following table presents our goodwill and intangible assets at:







				FEBRUARY 1, 2015					FEBRUARY 2, 2014
		USEFUL LIVES		GROSS CARRYING		ACCUMULATED			GROSS CARRYING		ACCUMULATED
		USEFUL LIVES		AMOUNT		AMORTIZATION			AMOUNT		AMORTIZATION
	Not subject to amortization:
	Goodwill			$	272,592	$	—		$	272,428	$	—
	Tradenames				79,000		—			79,000		—

	Total not subject to amortization				351,592		—			351,428		—

	Subject to amortization:
	Trademarks		7 years		8,500		(5,681	)		8,500		(4,471	)
	Customer relationships		9 years		1,700		(883	)		1,700		(694	)
	Non-compete agreements		2 years		500		(500	)		500		(500	)

	Total subject to amortization				10,700		(7,064	)		10,700		(5,665	)

	Total goodwill and intangibles			$	362,292	$	(7,064	)	$	362,128	$	(5,665	)

Estimates of Amortization Expense Relating to Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	Estimated amortization expense relating to intangible assets subject to amortization for each of the five succeeding years and beyond is as follows:







		AMORTIZATION
		EXPENSE
	2015	$	1,399
	2016		1,399
	2017		588
	2018		188
	2019		62
	Thereafter		—

	Total future amortization expense	$	3,636

Accrued_Liabilities_Tables

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	Feb. 01, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of the following as of:







		FEBRUARY 1,		FEBRUARY 2,
		2015		2014
	Compensation and benefits	$	22,735	$	14,459
	Deferred amusement revenue		17,037		14,047
	Rent		10,874		9,040
	Amusement redemption liability		10,815		9,707
	Deferred gift card revenue		6,162		4,709
	Sales and use taxes		5,244		4,408
	Property taxes		3,827		3,159
	Current portion of long term insurance reserves		3,361		3,358
	Customer deposits		2,086		2,241
	Interest		185		4,214
	Other		6,872		5,037

	Total accrued liabilities	$	89,198	$	74,379

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt (Tables)	Feb. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-term debt consisted of the following as of:







		FEBRUARY 1,			FEBRUARY 2,
		2015			2014
	New senior secured credit facility—term	$	430,000		$	—
	Repaid Debt:
	Senior secured credit facility—term		—			144,375
	Senior notes		—			200,000
	Senior discount notes		—			180,790

	Total debt outstanding		430,000			525,165
	Less:
	Unamortized debt discount—new senior secured credit facility		(980	)		—
	Unamortized debt discount—senior secured credit facility		—			(550	)
	Unamortized debt discount—senior discount notes		—			(38,938	)
	Current installments		—			(1,500	)

	Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount	$	429,020		$	484,177





Proceed from New Senior Secured Credit Facility	Proceeds from the new senior secured credit facility were used as follows:







	Repayment of Dave & Buster’s, Inc. senior credit facility
	Outstanding principal	$	143,509
	Accrued and unpaid interest		460
	Legal expenses		41

			144,010

	Repayment of Dave & Buster’s, Inc. 11% senior notes
	Outstanding principal		200,000
	Accrued and unpaid interest		3,239
	Premium for early redemption		11,000
	Additional interest paid to trustee		1,833

			216,072

	Repayment of Dave & Buster’s Parent, Inc. (now known as D&B Entertainment) 12.25% senior discount notes
	Issue price outstanding, net of original issue discount		100,000
	Previously accreted interest expense		41,852
	Current year interest accretion included in interest expense, net		8,341
	Premium for early redemption		4,646
	Additional interest paid to trustee		1,478

			156,317

	Total payments to retire prior debt		516,399

	Payments of costs associated with new debt issuance		8,212
	Administrative fee paid to administrative agent		31

			8,243

	Retained cash		4,033

	Total proceeds	$	528,675





Loss on Debt Retirement	The loss on debt retirement is comprised of the following:







		FISCAL YEAR
		ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1,
		2015
	Non-cash charges
	Write-off of unamortized debt issuance cost—early prepayment	$	1,347
	Write-off of unamortized debt discount—early prepayment		239
	Write-off of unamortized debt issuance cost—refinancing		6,559
	Write-off of unamortized debt discount—refinancing		435

			8,580

	Direct costs associated with debt retirement
	Premium for early redemption:
	D&B Inc senior notes		11,000
	D&B Entertainment senior discount notes		4,646
	Additional interest paid to trustee:
	D&B Inc senior notes		1,833
	D&B Entertainment senior discount notes		1,478
	Legal expenses		41

			18,998

	Loss on debt retirement	$	27,578





Recorded Interest Expense, Net	The following tables set forth our recorded interest expense, net for the periods indicated:







		FISCAL YEAR			FISCAL YEAR			FISCAL YEAR
		ENDED			ENDED			ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1,			FEBRUARY 2,			FEBRUARY 3,
		2015			2014			2013
	D&B Inc, old debt structure interest expense	$	13,562		$	29,675		$	31,393
	D&B Inc, new debt structure interest expense		11,455			—			—
	D&B Entertainment interest accretion		8,341			15,881			14,141
	Amortization of issuance cost and discount		2,295			3,189			2,946
	Interest income		(329	)		(334	)		(336	)
	Less capitalized interest		(535	)		(602	)		(510	)

	Total interest expense, net	$	34,789		$	47,809		$	47,634





Future Debt Payment Obligation	Future debt obligations—The following table sets forth our future debt principal payment obligations as of:







		FEBRUARY 1,
		2015
	1 year or less	$	—
	2 years		—
	3 years		—
	4 years		—
	5 years		—
	Thereafter		430,000

	Total future payments	$	430,000

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Tables)	Feb. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	The following table sets forth our provision (benefit) for income taxes for the periods indicated:







		FISCAL YEAR ENDED			FISCAL YEAR ENDED			FISCAL YEAR ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1, 2015			FEBRUARY 2, 2014			FEBRUARY 3, 2013
	Current expense
	Federal	$	739		$	615		$	536
	Foreign		117			97			361
	State and local		4,617			1,150			(51	)
	Deferred benefit		(1,615	)		(801	)		(13,548	)

	Total provision (benefit) for income taxes	$	3,858		$	1,061		$	(12,702	)





Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities and Assets	The following tables set forth the significant components of our deferred tax liabilities and assets as of:







		FEBRUARY 1,			FEBRUARY 2,
		2015			2014
	Deferred tax assets:
	Deferred revenue and redemption ticket liability	$	11,610		$	9,540
	Tax credit carryovers		8,862			10,297
	Leasing transactions		8,036			5,585
	Accrued liabilities		4,305			1,985
	Workers’ compensation and general liability insurance		3,863			3,429
	Deferred compensation		2,553			1,610
	State net operating loss carryovers		2,133			3,503
	Other		1,958			1,567
	Smallware supplies		738			714
	Indirect benefit of unrecognized tax benefits		272			225

	Total deferred tax assets		44,330			38,455

	Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets—US		(931	)		(1,388	)

	Total deferred tax assets, net		43,399			37,067

	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Trademark/tradename		32,268			31,578
	Property and equipment		7,997			4,109
	Prepaid expenses		371			232

	Total deferred tax liabilities		40,636			35,919

	Net deferred tax assets	$	2,763		$	1,148





Net Deferred Tax Liability	The net deferred tax assets are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:







		FEBRUARY 1,			FEBRUARY 2,
		2015			2014
	Deferred income taxes—current	$	30,962		$	24,802

	Deferred tax assets		30,962			24,802

	Deferred income taxes—current		371			—
	Deferred income taxes—non current		27,828			23,654

	Deferred tax liabilities		28,199			23,654

	Net deferred tax assets	$	2,763		$	1,148





Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits	The following table sets forth the change in unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest, penalties and related income tax benefits for the periods indicated:







		FISCAL YEAR			FISCAL YEAR			FISCAL YEAR
		ENDED			ENDED			ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1,			FEBRUARY 2,			FEBRUARY 3,
		2015			2014			2013
	Balance at beginning of year	$	476		$	471		$	940
	Additions for tax positions of prior years		90			176			108
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years		—			(32	)		(1	)
	Settlements		—			—			(576	)
	Lapse of statute of limitations		—			(139	)		—

	Balance at end of year	$	566		$	476		$	471





Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Rate to Effective Income Tax Rate	The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to the effective income tax rate for the periods indicated:







		FISCAL YEAR			FISCAL YEAR			FISCAL YEAR
		ENDED			ENDED			ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1,			FEBRUARY 2,			FEBRUARY 3,
		2015			2014			2013
	Federal corporate statutory rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit		20.7	%		30.8	%		1.2	%
	Foreign taxes		—	%		1.8	%		0.9	%
	Nondeductible expenses		11.3	%		24.9	%		(23.5	)%
	Tax credits		(31.4	)%		(74.8	)%		65.8	%
	Valuation allowance		(4.0	)%		7.1	%		257.4	%
	Change in reserve		1.2	%		0.2	%		32.9	%
	Other		0.9	%		1.7	%		(45.7	)%

	Effective tax rate		33.7	%		26.7	%		324	%

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Leases (Tables)	Feb. 01, 2015
Future Minimum Lease Payments	At February 1, 2015 future minimum lease payments, including any periods covered by renewal options we are reasonably assured of exercising (including the sale/leaseback transactions described below), are:







	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	THEREAFTER	TOTAL
	$63,282	$62,142	$60,937	$57,239	$51,790	$366,670	$662,060




Future Minimum Principal and Interest Payments	Future minimum principal and interest payments due to us under these notes are as follows:







	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	THEREAFTER	TOTAL
	$489	$489	$489	$489	$489	$937	$3,382




Equipment [Member]
Future Minimum Lease Payments	At February 1, 2015, we also had lease commitments on equipment as follows:







	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	THEREAFTER	TOTAL
	$778	$336	$107	$2	$—	$—	$1,223

Equitybased_Compensation_Table

Equity-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Equity-based Compensation (Tables)	Feb. 01, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Transactions Related to Stock Options	Transactions during fiscal year 2014 under the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan were as follows:







		SERVICE BASED OPTIONS
		NUMBER		WEIGHTED
		OF OPTIONS		AVERAGE
				EXERCISE PRICE
	Options outstanding at beginning of year		—	$	—
	Granted		444,969		16
	Exercised		—		—
	Forfeited		—		—

	Options outstanding at end of year		444,969	$	16

	Options exercisable at end of year		—	$	—








	Transactions during fiscal year 2014 under the 2010 Stock Incentive Plan were as follows:







		SERVICE BASED OPTIONS				PERFORMANCE BASED OPTIONS
		NUMBER		WEIGHTED		NUMBER		WEIGHTED
		OF OPTIONS		AVERAGE		OF OPTIONS		AVERAGE
				EXERCISE PRICE				EXERCISE PRICE
	Options outstanding at beginning of year		1,303,236	$	5.39		2,690,812	$	4.54
	Granted		—		—		—		—
	Exercised		—		—		—		—
	Forfeited		—		—		—		—

	Options outstanding at end of year		1,303,236		5.39		2,690,812		4.54

	Options exercisable at end of year		835,802	$	4.89		2,690,812	$	4.54

Earnings_per_share_Tables

Earnings per share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Earnings per share (Tables)	Feb. 01, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Summary of Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of EPS, basic and diluted for the periods indicated:







	(in thousands, except per share data)	FISCAL YEAR		FISCAL YEAR		FISCAL YEAR
		ENDED		ENDED		ENDED
		FEBRUARY 1, 2015		FEBRUARY 2, 2014		FEBRUARY 3, 2013
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	7,636	$	2,169	$	8,782

	Denominator:
	Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		35,314,884		33,187,776		33,186,426
	Potential common shares for stock options		1,811,164		842,339		561,109
	Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		37,126,048		34,030,115		33,747,535

	Earnings (loss) per shares:
	Basic	$	0.22	$	0.07	$	0.26
	Diluted	$	0.21	$	0.06	$	0.26

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio1

Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) (Tables)	Feb. 01, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Information





		FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 1, 2015
		FIRST		SECOND			THIRD			FOURTH
		QUARTER		QUARTER			QUARTER			QUARTER
		5/4/14		8/3/14			11/2/14			2/1/15
	Total revenues	$	194,823	$	181,385		$	163,474		$	207,069
	Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes		16,219		(20,923	)		(6,814	)		23,012
	Net income (loss)		11,461		(13,878	)		(4,607	)		14,660
	Net income (loss) per share of common stock:
	Basic	$	0.35	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.13	)	$	0.37
	Diluted	$	0.34	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.13	)	$	0.34
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
	Basic		33,204,272		33,204,272			34,881,763			39,969,230
	Diluted		34,136,340		33,204,272			34,881,763			43,341,818
	Stores open at end of period		68		69			70			73











		FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 2, 2014
		FIRST		SECOND			THIRD			FOURTH
		QUARTER		QUARTER			QUARTER			QUARTER
		5/5/13		8/4/13			11/3/13			2/2/14
	Total revenues	$	168,155	$	153,723		$	142,330		$	171,371
	Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes		10,554		(794	)		(12,910	)		6,380
	Net income (loss)		7,550		(98	)		(10,160	)		4,877
	Net income (loss) per share of common stock:
	Basic	$	0.23	$	—		$	(0.31	)	$	0.15
	Diluted	$	0.22	$	—		$	(0.31	)	$	0.14
	Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
	Basic		33,186,273		33,186,273			33,186,273			33,191,811
	Diluted		33,916,570		33,186,273			33,186,273			34,034,149
	Stores open at end of period		61		62			64			66

Description_of_Business_Basis_

Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended				12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 09, 2014	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013	Feb. 05, 2015	Oct. 21, 2014	Feb. 20, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	4-May-14	Nov. 03, 2013	Aug. 04, 2013	5-May-13
					Store	Store					Store	Store	Store	Store	Store	Store
					Segment
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Increase in authorized share amendment description	On October 9, 2014, we amended our certificate of incorporation to increase our authorized share count to 450,000,000 shares of stock, including 400,000,000 shares of common stock and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, each with a par value $0.01 per share and to split our common stock 224.9835679 for 1.
Increased authorized shares	450,000,000
Common stock, shares authorized	400,000,000	400,000,000			400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01			$0.01	$0.01
Stock split ratio	224.9835679
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000			50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01
Underwriters option exercised period for purchasing additional shares	30 days
Expiration date of Underwriters option to purchase additional shares	21-Oct-14
Proceeds from IPO					$100,659
Number of operating segments					1
Number of reportable segments					1
Number of stores opened					8
Number of stores opened		66			73	66					70	69	68	64	62	61
Operating income					73,861	51,039	43,714
Reclassification of paid-in capital		333	333	333
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets - US		1,388			931	1,388
Long lived asset impairment loss					0	0	0
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)					-479	-419	15
Advertising costs expensed					29,144	27,475	28,502
Unrecognized tax benefits					905
Tax penalties and interest					338
Tax benefits recognized to penalties and interest					90
Tax benefits recognized to penalties and interest					48
Unrecognized tax benefits if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate					439
Oak Hill Capital Management LLC [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of term loan held by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P.					8.30%
Term loan held by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P.					35,626
Percentage of outstanding common stock owned					79.20%
Reimbursement expenses					41	115	76
Oak Hill Capital Management LLC [Member] \| Director [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Board members compensation					155	235	235
Board Members [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding common stock owned					3.70%
Public [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding common stock owned					17.10%
Long Island Market [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of stores opened					2
United States and Canada [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of stores opened					73
Maryland [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Revenue					5,416	12,036
Operating income					823	2,896
Subsequent Event [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Expiration date of Underwriters option to purchase additional shares								20-Feb-15
IPO [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Common stock issued	5,882,353
Common stock price per share	$16
Proceeds from IPO					98,573
Under Writer Exercise Option [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Common stock issued	882,352
Common stock exercised									882,352
Follow-on Offering [Member] \| Oak Hill Capital Management LLC [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding common stock owned					62.10%
Follow-on Offering [Member] \| Board Members [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding common stock owned					2.20%
Follow-on Offering [Member] \| Public [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of outstanding common stock owned					35.70%
Follow-on Offering [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Common stock issued								6,600,000
Common stock price per share								29.5
Common stock exercised								300,151		990,000
Weighted average exercise price of exercised options								4.49
Proceed from exercise of options								1,346
Over-Allotment Option [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Common stock issued								990,000
Construction [Member]
Description Of Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Construction allowance receivables		$5,677			$6,839	$5,677

Description_of_Business_and_Su3

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives of Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Buildings and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Depreciable Lives (In Years), description	Shorter of 40 or expected ground lease term
Buildings and Building Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Depreciable Lives (In Years)	40 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Depreciable Lives (In Years), description	Shorter of 20 or expected lease term
Leasehold Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Depreciable Lives (In Years)	20 years
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Depreciable Lives (In Years)	10 years
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Depreciable Lives (In Years)	3 years
Games [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Depreciable Lives (In Years)	20 years
Games [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Depreciable Lives (In Years)	5 years

Description_of_Business_and_Su4

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Deferred Financing Costs Relating to Other Assets (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$7,954	$10,076	$12,735
New debt issuance payments	8,212	818
Write off of unamortized debt issuance cost - refinancing	-6,559
Additional deferred financing costs		726
Write off of unamortized debt issuance cost - early prepayment	-1,347
Amortization during period	-2,074	-2,848	-2,659
Balance at end of period	$6,186	$7,954	$10,076

Description_of_Business_and_Su5

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Significant Assumptions Used in Determining Underlying Fair Value of Weighted-Average Options Granted (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average calculated value	$8.45
2014 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] \| Service based option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility	51.30%
Risk free interest rate	1.96%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%
Expected term - in years	6 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted average calculated value	$8.45
2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] \| Service based option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility		48.20%	44.70%
Risk free interest rate		1.15%	0.78%
Expected dividend yield		0.00%	0.00%
Expected term - in years		6 years 6 months	4 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted average calculated value		$4.72	$2.43
2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] \| Performance Based Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Volatility		47.00%	50.00%
Risk free interest rate		1.06%	0.33%
Expected dividend yield		0.00%	0.00%
Expected term - in years		6 years 6 months	3 years
Weighted average calculated value		$4.16	$2.25

Inventories_Inventories_Detail

Inventories - Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	$18,457	$15,354
Operating Store - Food and Beverage [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	4,494	3,961
Operating Store - Amusement [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	6,497	6,214
Corporate Supplies, Warehouse and Other [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory	$7,466	$5,179

Property_and_Equipment_Propert

Property and Equipment - Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$688,208	$583,432
Accumulated depreciation	-252,160	-195,339
Property and equipment, net	436,048	388,093
Buildings and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	14,305	14,176
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	379,468	330,641
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	150,280	117,194
Games [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	111,166	88,310
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$32,989	$33,111

Property_and_Equipment_Capital

Property and Equipment Capitalized and Depreciated - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Capitalized interest cost	$535	$602	$510
Depreciation expense	$69,466	$64,933	$61,957

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$272,428	$272,278
Foreign exchange differences	164	150
Ending Balance	$272,592	$272,428

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Lives	2 years 9 months 18 days
Goodwill	$272,592	$272,428	$272,278
Tradenames	79,000	79,000
Total goodwill and intangibles	362,292	362,128
Accumulated Amortization	-7,064	-5,665
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total goodwill and intangibles	351,592	351,428
Trademarks [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Lives	7 years
Gross Carrying Amount	8,500	8,500
Accumulated Amortization	-5,681	-4,471
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Lives	9 years
Gross Carrying Amount	1,700	1,700
Accumulated Amortization	-883	-694
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful Lives	2 years
Gross Carrying Amount	500	500
Accumulated Amortization	-500	-500
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	10,700	10,700
Accumulated Amortization	($7,064)	($5,665)

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Remaining weighted-average amortization period for intangibles subject to amortization	2 years 9 months 18 days
Amortization expense	$1,402	$1,404	$1,500

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Estimated Amortization Expense Relating to Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$1,399
2016	1,399
2017	588
2018	188
2019	62
Thereafter	0
Total future amortization expense	$3,636

Accrued_Liabilities_Accrued_Li

Accrued Liabilities - Accrued Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Compensation and benefits	$22,735	$14,459
Deferred amusement revenue	17,037	14,047
Rent	10,874	9,040
Amusement redemption liability	10,815	9,707
Deferred gift card revenue	6,162	4,709
Sales and use taxes	5,244	4,408
Property taxes	3,827	3,159
Current portion of long term insurance reserves	3,361	3,358
Customer deposits	2,086	2,241
Interest	185	4,214
Other	6,872	5,037
Total accrued liabilities	$89,198	$74,379

LongTerm_Debt_LongTerm_Debt_De

Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	$430,000	$525,165
Current installments		-1,500
Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount	429,020	484,177
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding	430,000
Unamortized debt discount	-980
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding		144,375
Unamortized debt discount		-550
11% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding		200,000
12.25% Senior Discount Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt outstanding		180,790
Unamortized debt discount		($38,938)

LongTerm_Debt_Additional_Infor

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013	Jul. 25, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Proceeds from term loan facility	$528,675,000
Repayment of principal amount of term loan facility	144,375,000	1,500,000	1,875,000
Credit facility, current borrowing	430,000,000	525,165,000
Credit facility, current borrowing, net of discount	430,000,000
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt issuance discount cost	980,000
Credit facility, current borrowing	430,000,000
Credit facility, current borrowing, net of discount	429,020,000
Letter of credit facility outstanding	5,822,000
Percentage of excess outstanding debt to excess of revolving commitments	30.00%
Debt Instrument, covenant compliance	Our senior secured credit facility contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to: incur additional indebtedness, make loans or advances to subsidiaries and other entities, make initial capital expenditures in relation to new stores, declare dividends, acquire other businesses or sell assets. In addition, under our senior secured credit facility, we are required to meet a maximum total leverage ratio if outstanding revolving loans and letters of credit (other than letters of credit that have been backstopped or cash collateralized) are in excess of 30% of the outstanding revolving commitments. As of February 1, 2015, we were not required to maintain any of the financial ratios under the senior secured credit facility and we were in compliance with the other restrictive covenants.
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
New senior secured credit facility				530,000,000
Maturity Date				25-Jul-20
Interest rate on the term loan facility	4.25%
Proceeds from term loan facility	528,675,000
Debt issuance discount cost	1,325,000
Secured term loan maturity period	6 years
Repayment of principal amount of term loan facility	100,000,000
Loss on extinguishment charge	1,586,000
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
New senior secured credit facility				50,000,000
Maturity Date				25-Jul-19
Credit facility outstanding	0
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Letter of Credit Sub-Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
New senior secured credit facility				20,000,000
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Swingline Sub-Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
New senior secured credit facility				$5,000,000
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate	3.25%
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Minimum [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate	3.00%
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Term Loan Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate	3.50%
New Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument interest rate	3.50%

Long_Term_Debt_Proceed_from_Ne

Long Term Debt - Proceed from New Senior Secured Credit Facility (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding principal, senior notes/ senior discount notes	$200,000
Outstanding principal	144,375	1,500	1,875
Legal expenses	41
Total payments to retire prior debt	100,000
Total payments to retire prior debt	516,399
Payments of costs associated with new debt issuance	8,212	818
Administrative fee paid to administrative agent	31
Payments of financing costs, total	8,243
Retained cash	4,033
Total proceeds	528,675
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding principal	143,509
Accrued and unpaid interest	460
Legal expenses	41
Total payments to retire prior debt	144,010
11% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding principal, senior notes/ senior discount notes	200,000
Accrued and unpaid interest	3,239
Premium for early redemption	11,000
Additional interest paid to trustee	1,833
Total payments to retire prior debt	216,072
12.25% Senior Discount Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding principal, senior notes/ senior discount notes	100,000
Previously accreted interest expense	41,852
Current year interest accretion included in interest expense, net	8,341
Premium for early redemption	4,646
Additional interest paid to trustee	1,478
Total payments to retire prior debt	$156,317

Long_Term_Debt_Loss_on_Debt_Re

Long Term Debt - Loss on Debt Retirement (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance cost - early prepayment			$1,347
Write-off of unamortized debt discount - early prepayment			239
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance cost - refinancing			6,559
Write-off of unamortized debt discount - refinancing			435
Non-cash charges, Total			8,580
Legal expenses			41
Direct costs associated with debt retirement, Total			18,998
Loss on debt retirement	1,592	25,986	27,578
11% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Premium for early redemption			11,000
Additional interest paid to trustee			1,833
12.25% Senior Discount Notes [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Premium for early redemption			4,646
Additional interest paid to trustee			$1,478

Long_Term_Debt_Recorded_Intere

Long Term Debt - Recorded Interest Expense, Net (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
D&B Entertainment interest accretion	$8,341	$15,881	$14,141
Amortization of issuance cost and discount	2,295	3,189	2,946
Interest income	-329	-334	-336
Less capitalized interest	-535	-602	-510
Total interest expense, net	34,789	47,809	47,634
D & B Inc. Old Debt Structure [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
D&B Inc, debt structure interest expense	13,562	29,675	31,393
D & B Inc. New Debt Structure [Member]
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
D&B Inc, debt structure interest expense	$11,455

Long_Term_Debt_Future_Debt_Pay

Long Term Debt - Future Debt Payment Obligation (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
1 year or less	$0
2 years	0
3 years	0
4 years	0
5 years	0
Thereafter	430,000
Total future payments	$430,000

Income_Taxes_Provision_Benefit

Income Taxes - Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Current expense
Federal	$739	$615	$536
Foreign	117	97	361
State and local	4,617	1,150	-51
Deferred benefit	-1,615	-801	-13,548
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes	$3,858	$1,061	($12,702)

Income_Taxes_Significant_Compo

Income Taxes - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities and Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred revenue and redemption ticket liability	$11,610	$9,540
Tax credit carryovers	8,862	10,297
Leasing transactions	8,036	5,585
Accrued liabilities	4,305	1,985
Workers' compensation and general liability insurance	3,863	3,429
Deferred compensation	2,553	1,610
State net operating loss carryovers	2,133	3,503
Other	1,958	1,567
Smallware supplies	738	714
Indirect benefit of unrecognized tax benefits	272	225
Total deferred tax assets	44,330	38,455
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets-US	-931	-1,388
Total deferred tax assets, net	43,399	37,067
Deferred tax liabilities:
Trademark/tradename	32,268	31,578
Property and equipment	7,997	4,109
Prepaid expenses	371	232
Total deferred tax liabilities	40,636	35,919
Net deferred tax assets	$2,763	$1,148

Income_Taxes_Net_Deferred_Tax_

Income Taxes - Net Deferred Tax Liability (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes-current	$30,962	$24,802
Total deferred tax assets	30,962	24,802
Deferred income taxes-current	371
Deferred income taxes - non current	27,828	23,654
Total deferred tax liabilities	28,199	23,654
Net deferred tax assets	$2,763	$1,148

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets - US	$931,000	$1,388,000
Change in valuation allowance	457,000
Federal tax credit carryforwards	8,862,000	10,297,000
Number of years carryforward on general business credits	20 years
Carryforward period, AMT credits	Indefinitely
Beginning year for state net operating loss carry forward expiry	2024
State and local tax expense	4,617,000	1,150,000	-51,000
Unrecognized tax benefits will be settled through federal and state audits or will be recognized as a result of the expiration of statute of limitations	14,000
Unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate	439,000
Accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits	338,000	291,000
Federal [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Federal tax credit carryforwards	8,814,000
General business credits	8,751,000
Alternative minimum tax "AMT" credit carryforwards	63,000
Net operating loss carryforwards	0
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets - US	735,000
Net operating loss carryforwards	21,904,000
Dallas Texas [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
State and local tax expense	$284,000	$246,000	$269,000

Income_Taxes_Change_in_Unrecog

Income Taxes - Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of year	$476	$471	$940
Additions for tax positions of prior years	90	176	108
Reductions for tax positions of prior years		-32	-1
Settlements			-576
Lapse of statute of limitations		-139
Balance at end of year	$566	$476	$471

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_of

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Rate to Effective Income Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal corporate statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	20.70%	30.80%	1.20%
Foreign taxes		1.80%	0.90%
Nondeductible expenses	11.30%	24.90%	-23.50%
Tax credits	-31.40%	-74.80%	65.80%
Valuation allowance	-4.00%	7.10%	257.40%
Change in reserve	1.20%	0.20%	32.90%
Other	0.90%	1.70%	-45.70%
Effective tax rate	33.70%	26.70%	324.00%

Leases_Additional_Information_

Leases - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2001
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]
Rent expense for operating leases	$61,174	$54,450	$50,561
Contingent rentals	3,310	2,858	2,620
Operating leases future minimum payments due	662,060
Completed sale/leaseback cash proceed				24,774
Notes receivable due from the lessors	2,651	2,936		6,750
Thirteen Lease Agreements [Member]
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating leases future minimum payments due	$19,603
Minimum [Member]
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest rate on notes	7.00%
Maximum [Member]
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest rate on notes	7.50%

Leases_Future_Minimum_Lease_Pa

Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
2015	$63,282
2016	62,142
2017	60,937
2018	57,239
2019	51,790
Thereafter	366,670
Total	$662,060

Leases_Lease_Commitments_on_Eq

Leases - Lease Commitments on Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2015	$63,282
2016	62,142
2017	60,937
2018	57,239
2019	51,790
Thereafter	366,670
Total	662,060
Operating Lease Amendment [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2015	778
2016	336
2017	107
2018	2
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Total	$1,223

Leases_Future_Minimum_Principa

Leases - Future Minimum Principal and Interest Payments Due to Us (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
2015	$489
2016	489
2017	489
2018	489
2019	489
Thereafter	937
Total	$3,382

Equitybased_Compensation_Addit

Equity-based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Oct. 09, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013	Jan. 06, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration period of Incentive plan		10 years
Stock split ratio	224.9835679
Share-based compensation expense related to stock option		$2,212,000	$1,207,000	$1,099,000
Unrecognized expense related to stock option plan		3,661,000
Unrecognized expense, weighted average years		3 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted average grant date fair value per option granted		$8.45
Average remaining term for all options outstanding		6 years
2014 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock available for issuance		3,100,000
2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration period of Incentive plan		10 years
2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] \| IPO [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock split ratio		224.9835679
Number of equity or other awards issued		0
2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] \| Performance Based Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense		859
Additional share based compensation expense		$221
Weighted average grant date fair value per option granted			$4.16	$2.25
Number of stock options exercised		0
Strike price of stock options exercised		$0
Dave And Busters Entertainment Inc [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock options exercised					17,999
Strike price of stock options exercised					$4.44

Equitybased_Compensation_Trans

Equity-based Compensation - Transactions Related to Stock Options (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] \| Service based option [Member]
Number of Options
Options outstanding at beginning of year	1,303,236
Granted	0
Exercised	0
Forfeited	0
Options outstanding at end of year	1,303,236
Options exercisable at end of year	835,802
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at beginning of year	$5.39
Granted	$0
Exercised	$0
Forfeited	$0
Options outstanding at end of year	$5.39
Options exercisable at end of year	$4.89
2010 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] \| Performance Based Options [Member]
Number of Options
Options outstanding at beginning of year	2,690,812
Granted	0
Exercised	0
Forfeited	0
Options outstanding at end of year	2,690,812
Options exercisable at end of year	2,690,812
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at beginning of year	$4.54
Granted	$0
Exercised	$0
Forfeited	$0
Options outstanding at end of year	$4.54
Options exercisable at end of year	$4.54
2014 Stock Incentive Plan [Member] \| Service based option [Member]
Number of Options
Options outstanding at beginning of year	0
Granted	444,969
Exercised	0
Forfeited	0
Options outstanding at end of year	444,969
Options exercisable at end of year	0
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at beginning of year	$0
Granted	$16
Exercised	$0
Forfeited	$0
Options outstanding at end of year	$16
Options exercisable at end of year	$0

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Addition

Employee Benefit Plan - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Guaranteed percentage of employee contribution	25.00%
Percentage of discretionary contribution	25.00%
Percentage of maximum employee eligible compensation on pretax basis that can be contributed	50.00%
Expenses related to contributions to the 401k plan		$648	$370	$382
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Maximum eligibility of employee compensation	6.00%

Earnings_Per_Share_Summary_of_

Earnings Per Share - Summary of Calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	4-May-14	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Aug. 04, 2013	5-May-13	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
Numerator:
Net income									$7,636	$2,169	$8,782
Denominator:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	39,969,230	34,881,763	33,204,272	33,204,272	33,191,811	33,186,273	33,186,273	33,186,273	35,314,884	33,187,776	33,186,426
Potential common shares for stock options									1,811,164	842,339	561,109
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	43,341,818	34,881,763	33,204,272	34,136,340	34,034,149	33,186,273	33,186,273	33,916,570	37,126,048	34,030,115	33,747,535
Earnings (loss) per shares:
Basic	$0.37	($0.13)	($0.42)	$0.35	$0.15	($0.31)		$0.23	$0.22	$0.07	$0.26
Diluted	$0.34	($0.13)	($0.42)	$0.34	$0.14	($0.31)		$0.22	$0.21	$0.06	$0.26

Earnings_Per_share_Additional_

Earnings Per share - Additional Information (Detail) (Time Based Option Award [Member])	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Time Based Option Award [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock option awards outstanding	4,439,017	2,091,411

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio2

Quarterly Financial Information - Quarterly Financial Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	4-May-14	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Aug. 04, 2013	5-May-13	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
	Store	Store	Store	Store	Store	Store	Store	Store	Store	Store	Feb. 03, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Total revenues	$207,069	$163,474	$181,385	$194,823	$171,371	$142,330	$153,723	$168,155	$746,751	$635,579	$608,067
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes	23,012	-6,814	-20,923	16,219	6,380	-12,910	-794	10,554	11,494	3,230	-3,920
Net income (loss)	$14,660	($4,607)	($13,878)	$11,461	$4,877	($10,160)	($98)	$7,550
Net income (loss) per share of common stock:
Basic	$0.37	($0.13)	($0.42)	$0.35	$0.15	($0.31)		$0.23	$0.22	$0.07	$0.26
Diluted	$0.34	($0.13)	($0.42)	$0.34	$0.14	($0.31)		$0.22	$0.21	$0.06	$0.26
Denominator:
Basic	39,969,230	34,881,763	33,204,272	33,204,272	33,191,811	33,186,273	33,186,273	33,186,273	35,314,884	33,187,776	33,186,426
Diluted	43,341,818	34,881,763	33,204,272	34,136,340	34,034,149	33,186,273	33,186,273	33,916,570	37,126,048	34,030,115	33,747,535
Stores open at end of period	73	70	69	68	66	64	62	61	73	66

Quarterly_Financial_Informatio3

Quarterly Financial Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	4-May-14	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Aug. 04, 2013	5-May-13	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Feb. 03, 2013
	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014	Aug. 03, 2014	4-May-14	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Aug. 04, 2013	5-May-13	Feb. 01, 2015	Location	Location
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of locations opened										8	5
Pre-opening costs incurred	$1,559	$3,650	$1,848	$2,444	$1,865	$2,333	$1,970	$872	$9,501	$7,040	$3,060
Loss on debt retirement		$1,592	$25,986						$27,578