Dave & Busters 10-Q 2005 Q2 Quarterly report

Exhibit 12

DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS
TO FIXED CHARGES
(dollars in thousands, except ratios)

	26 Weeks Ended
	August 1,
	2004
Income before provision for income taxes	$	8,920
Add: Total fixed charges (per below)		7,272
Less:Capitalized interest		262
Total income before provision for income taxes, plus fixed charges, less capitalized interest	$	15,930
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		2.19
Fixed charges:
Interest expense **		2,892
Capitalized interest		262
Estimate of interest included in rental expense ***		4,118
Total fixed charges	$	7,272

** Interest expense includes interest in association with debt and amortization of debt issuance costs.

*** Fixed charges include our estimate of interest included in rental payments (one-third of rent expense under operating leases).