Dave & Busters 10-Q 17 Jun 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14	Jun. 13, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	4-May-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Entity Registrant Name	'DAVE & BUSTERS INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000943823	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--02-04	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	100

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	4-May-14	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$60,888	$38,080
Inventories	16,320	15,354
Prepaid expenses	11,421	9,620
Deferred income taxes	16,620	15,985
Income taxes receivable	690	2,444
Other current assets	9,230	8,993
Total current assets	115,169	90,476
Property and equipment (net of $210,907 and $195,339 accumulated depreciation as of May 4, 2014 and February 2, 2014, respectively)	394,705	388,093
Tradenames	79,000	79,000
Goodwill	272,411	272,428
Other assets and deferred charges	20,448	21,389
Total assets	881,733	851,386
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current installments of long-term debt (Note 3)	1,500	1,500
Accounts payable	34,538	36,092
Accrued liabilities (Note 2)	82,673	74,379
Income taxes payable	2,535	1,073
Deferred income taxes	636	'
Total current liabilities	121,882	113,044
Deferred income taxes	21,379	24,415
Deferred occupancy costs	85,742	81,743
Other liabilities	22,627	15,599
Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 3)	342,011	342,325
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)	'	'
Stockholder's equity:	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000 authorized; 100 issued and outstanding as of May 4, 2014 and February 2, 2014	'	'
Preferred stock, 10,000,000 authorized; none issued	'	'
Paid-in capital	248,410	248,136
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-118	-167
Retained earnings	39,800	26,291
Total stockholder's equity	288,092	274,260
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	$881,733	$851,386

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	4-May-14	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$210,907	$195,339
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	1,000	1,000
Common stock, shares issued	100	100
Common stock, shares outstanding	100	100
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4-May-14	5-May-13
Food and beverage revenues	$92,982	$80,911
Amusement and other revenues	101,841	87,244
Total revenues	194,823	168,155
Cost of food and beverage	23,858	20,151
Cost of amusement and other	13,195	12,213
Total cost of products	37,053	32,364
Operating payroll and benefits	42,790	37,439
Other store operating expenses	56,553	48,181
General and administrative expenses	10,465	9,724
Depreciation and amortization expense	17,287	16,910
Pre-opening costs	2,444	872
Total operating costs	166,592	145,490
Operating income (loss)	28,231	22,665
Interest expense, net (Note 3)	7,521	8,142
Income before provision for income taxes	20,710	14,523
Provision for income taxes	7,201	4,494
Net income	13,509	10,029
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)	49	-43
Total comprehensive income	$13,558	$9,986

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4-May-14	5-May-13
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$13,509	$10,029
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization expense	17,287	16,910
Debt costs and discount amortization (Note 3)	632	576
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	-3,035	868
Loss on disposal of fixed assets	293	504
Share-based compensation charges	274	277
Other, net	-16	311
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Inventories	-966	184
Prepaid expenses	-1,760	81
Income taxes receivable	1,754	'
Other current assets	-232	8,451
Other assets and deferred charges	-29	-287
Accounts payable	4,260	-6,062
Accrued liabilities	8,153	3,696
Income taxes payable	1,462	3,616
Deferred occupancy costs	4,040	-876
Other liabilities	7,128	-105
Net cash provided by operating activities	52,754	38,173
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-29,583	-9,679
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	12	105
Net cash used in investing activities	-29,571	-9,574
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Repayments of senior secured credit facility	-375	-608
Net cash used in financing activities	-375	-608
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	22,808	27,991
Beginning cash and cash equivalents	38,080	36,117
Ending cash and cash equivalents	60,888	64,108
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	'	'
Cash paid for income taxes, net	104	10
Cash paid for interest and related debt fees, net of amounts capitalized	$1,667	$2,095

Description_of_Business_and_Ba

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation	'
	Note 1: Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
	Description of Business — Dave & Buster’s, Inc., a Missouri corporation, owns and operates high-volume venues in North America that combine dining and entertainment for both adults and families. Our venues operate under the names “Dave & Buster’s” and “Dave & Buster’s Grand Sports Café.” As of May 4, 2014, there were 68 company-owned locations in the United States and Canada. On May 26, 2014, we opened a new store in Panama City Beach, Florida. Dave & Buster’s, Inc. operates its business as one operating and one reportable segment. 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 ending February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, both will consist of 52 weeks.
	Dave & Buster’s, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dave & Buster’s Holdings, Inc. (“D&B Holdings”), a Delaware corporation. D&B Holdings is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (“D&B Entertainment”), a Delaware corporation owned by Oak Hill Capital Partners III, L.P., Oak Hill Capital Management Partners III, L.P. (collectively the “Oak Hill Funds”) and certain members of the Board of Directors and management of Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
	D&B Entertainment owns no significant assets or operations other than the ownership of all the common stock of 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. References to “Dave & Buster’s,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” are references to Dave & Buster’s, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
	Related party transactions — We owe D&B Entertainment for certain tax-related matters. We had a net payable of $13,745 and $6,907 as of May 4, 2014 and February 2, 2014, respectively. Additionally, from time to time, we temporarily advance funds to D&B Entertainment for payment of expenditures for its corporate purposes.
	Funds managed by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. (the “OHA Funds”) comprise one of twenty-three creditors participating in the term loan portion of our senior secured credit facility. As of May 4, 2014, the OHA Funds held approximately 9.97%, or $14,308 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. Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. and an affiliate of Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC co-manage Oak Hill Special Opportunities Fund, L.P., a private fund. 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.
	Interim financial statements — The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States for interim financial information as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Operating results for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending February 1, 2015. Our quarterly financial data should be read in conjunction with our Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended February 2, 2014 (including the notes thereto) as contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
	The financial statements include our accounts after elimination of all significant intercompany balances and transactions. All dollar amounts are presented in thousands, unless otherwise noted, except share amounts.
	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.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements — We reviewed all significant newly-issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they either are not applicable to our operations or that no material effect is expected on our consolidated financial statements as a result of future adoption.
	Significant accounting policies — There were no significant changes to our critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended February 2, 2014.

Accrued_Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Accrued Liabilities	'
	Note 2: Accrued Liabilities
	Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
		May 4, 2014		February 2, 2014
	Deferred amusement revenue	$	15,517	$	14,047
	Compensation and benefits		14,032		14,459
	Amusement redemption liability		9,707		9,707
	Interest		9,505		4,214
	Rent		9,193		9,040
	Deferred gift card revenue		4,501		4,709
	Sales and use taxes		4,277		4,408
	Property taxes		3,765		3,159
	Current portion of long-term insurance reserves		3,358		3,358
	Other		8,818		7,278
	Total accrued liabilities	$	82,673	$	74,379

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Long-Term Debt	'
	Note 3: Long-Term Debt
	Long-term debt consisted of the following:
		May 4, 2014			February 2, 2014
	Senior secured credit facility—term	$	144,000		$	144,375
	Senior notes		200,000			200,000
	Total debt outstanding		344,000			344,375
	Unamortized debt discount		(489	)		(550	)
	Less current installments		(1,500	)		(1,500	)
	Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount	$	342,011		$	342,325
	Senior Secured Credit Facility — Our senior secured credit facility, as amended, provides (a) a $150,000 term loan facility with a maturity date of June 1, 2016, and (b) a $50,000 revolving credit facility with a maturity date of June 1, 2015. The $50,000 revolving credit facility includes (i) a $20,000 letter of credit sub-facility (ii) a $5,000 swingline sub-facility and (iii) a $1,000 (in US Dollar equivalent) sub-facility available in Canadian dollars to the Company’s Canadian subsidiary. The revolving credit facility is available to provide financing for general purposes. As of May 4, 2014, we had no borrowings under the revolving credit facility, borrowings of $144,000 ($143,511, net of discount) under the term facility and $5,822 in letters of credit outstanding.
	The interest rates per annum applicable to loans, other than swingline loans, under our senior secured credit facility are currently set based on a defined Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin. Swingline loans bear interest at a base rate plus an applicable margin. 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. The interest rate on the term loan facility at May 4, 2014 was 4.5%. The fair value of the Company’s senior secured credit facility was determined to be a Level Two instrument as defined by GAAP.
	The senior secured credit facility requires compliance with financial covenants including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio test and a maximum leverage ratio test. The Company is required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.20:1.00 and a maximum leverage ratio of 3.75:1.00 as of May 4, 2014. In addition, the senior secured credit facility includes negative covenants restricting or limiting, D&B Holdings, Dave & Buster’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends, make capital expenditures and sell or acquire assets. Virtually all of the Company’s assets are pledged as collateral for the senior secured credit facility.
	As of May 4, 2014, we have had no draws on our revolving credit facility and outstanding letters of credit have not exceeded $12,000, and as such in accordance with the terms of the first amendment to the senior secured credit facility, we were not required to maintain financial ratios under our senior secured credit facility.
	The second amendment to the senior secured credit facility provides for a reduction in the applicable term loan margin if our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.75:1.00 effective for periods subsequent to fiscal 2013. As of May 4, 2014, our consolidated leverage was 2.41:1.00. Effective May 7, 2014, our interest rate on the term loan facility was reduced to 4.25%.
	Our senior secured credit facility also contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default. If an event of default occurs, the lenders under the senior secured credit facility would be entitled to take various actions, including acceleration of amounts due under the senior secured credit facility and all other actions permitted to be taken by a secured creditor.
	Senior notes — Our senior notes are general unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of the Company and mature on June 1, 2018. Interest on the notes is paid semi-annually and accrues at the rate of 11.0% per annum. On or after June 1, 2014, the Company may redeem all, or from time-to-time, a part of the senior notes at redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) ranging from 105.5% to 100.0% plus accrued and unpaid interest. As of May 4, 2014, our $200,000 of senior notes had an approximate fair value of $211,300 based on quoted market price. The fair value of the Company’s senior notes was determined to be a Level One instrument as defined by GAAP.
	The senior notes restrict the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, outside of the senior secured credit facility, unless the consolidated coverage ratio exceeds 2.00:1.00 or other financial and operational requirements are met. Additionally, the terms of the senior notes restrict the Company’s ability to make certain payments to affiliated entities. The Company was in compliance with the debt covenants as of May 4, 2014.
	Future debt obligations — The following table sets forth our future debt principal payment obligations as of May 4, 2014 (excluding repayment obligations under the revolving portion of our senior secured credit facility).
		Debt Outstanding
		as of May 4, 2014
	1 year or less	$	1,500
	2 years		1,500
	3 years		141,000
	4 years		—
	5 years		200,000
	Thereafter		—
	Total future payments	$	344,000
	The following tables set forth our recorded interest expense, net:
		Thirteen Weeks			Thirteen Weeks
		Ended			Ended
		May 4, 2014			May 5, 2013
	Debt-based interest expense	$	7,063		$	7,689
	Amortization of issuance cost and discount		632			576
	Interest income		(68	)		(82	)
	Less capitalized interest		(106	)		(41	)
	Total interest expense, net	$	7,521		$	8,142
	Our senior secured credit facility requires us to make mandatory debt prepayments to the extent that we have excess cash flow, as defined by the facility, in any completed fiscal year. On May 5, 2014, we made a $491 debt prepayment based on our fiscal 2013 excess cash flow. The excess cash flow prepayment represented early payment of $375 in principal which is due on July 31, 2014 and $116 in principal which is due on October 31, 2014.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Income Taxes	'
	Note 4: Income Taxes
	The provision for income taxes is as follows:
		Thirteen Weeks			Thirteen Weeks
		Ended			Ended
		May 4, 2014			May 5, 2013
	Current Expense
	Federal	$	8,854		$	2,590
	Foreign		151			202
	State and local		1,231			834
	Deferred expense (benefit)		(3,035	)		868
	Total provision for income taxes	$	7,201		$	4,494
	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.
	In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, at May 4, 2014 we considered whether it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Accordingly, we have established a valuation allowance of $1,390 for deferred tax assets associated with state taxes, and uncertain tax positions. The ultimate realization of our deferred tax assets is dependent on the generation of future taxable income during periods in which temporary differences and carryforwards become deductible.
	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 due to 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, 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 May 4, 2014, we have accrued approximately $567 of unrecognized tax benefits and approximately $322 of penalties and interest. 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, $383 of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.
	The Company is a member of a consolidated group that includes D&B Entertainment and we file consolidated returns with all our domestic subsidiaries. As of May 4, 2014, the Company owes D&B Entertainment approximately $13,319 of tax-related balances. In fiscal year 2014, we expect to utilize approximately $670 of available stand-alone tax credit carryforwards to offset our estimated stand-alone cash tax liability to D&B Entertainment.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Note 5: Commitments and Contingencies
	We are subject to certain legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of our business. 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.
	On November 14, 2013, the Company filed a complaint in federal court seeking declaratory and injunctive relief related to actions taken by a landlord attempting to terminate the lease agreement for our store in Bethesda, Maryland. The landlord has alleged that the Company is in default of certain lease agreement provisions which restrict our ability to operate other Dave & Buster’s facilities within a prescribed distance of the Bethesda location. On March 21, 2014, the court ruled against the Company. The Company is evaluating all options available to it, including the filing of motions or appeals in an effort to overturn this decision. However, it is likely the store will close in fiscal 2014. We believe that all of our fixed assets from the Bethesda store are either fully depreciated or can be transferred to other locations. With past store closures, we have experienced guest migration to other stores within the same market.
	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 percentage rentals based on revenues.
	The following table sets forth our lease commitments as of May 4, 2014:
		Operating Lease
		Obligations
		at May 4, 2014
	1 year or less	$	60,618
	2 years		60,388
	3 years		58,776
	4 years		56,685
	5 years		52,566
	Thereafter		324,890
	Total future payments	$	613,923
	We have signed operating lease agreements for our store located in Panama City Beach, Florida which opened for business on May 26, 2014 and future sites located in Los Angeles, California, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Manchester, Connecticut (Hartford) which are scheduled to open in fiscal 2014.The landlord has fulfilled the obligations to commit us to the lease terms and therefore, the future obligations related to these locations are included in the table above. Lease obligations related to the Company’s location in Bethesda, Maryland have also been included in the table above.
	Additionally, as of May 4, 2014, we have signed ten lease agreements which contain certain landlord obligations which remain unfulfilled as of that date. 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 above.
	As of June 2, 2014, our future site located in Greenville, South Carolina, included above, has been delivered by the landlord resulting in future commitments of approximately $12,600.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	'
	Note 6: Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
	The senior notes (described in Note 3) are guaranteed on a senior basis by all domestic subsidiaries of the Company. The subsidiaries’ guarantee of the senior notes are full and unconditional and joint and several.
	The accompanying condensed consolidating financial information has been prepared and presented pursuant to SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10 “Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered.” No other condensed consolidating financial statements are presented herein. The results of operations and cash flows from operating activities from the non-guarantor subsidiary were $167 and $925 respectively, for the thirteen week period ended May 4, 2014. There are no restrictions on cash distributions from the non-guarantor subsidiary.
	May 4, 2014:
			Issuer and		Subsidiary			Consolidating			Consolidated
			Subsidiary		Non-			Adjustments			Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
			Guarantors		Guarantors  (1)
	Assets:
	Current assets		$	112,922	$	2,247		$	—		$	115,169
	Property and equipment, net			390,125		4,580			—			394,705
	Tradenames			79,000		—			—			79,000
	Goodwill			273,726		(1,315	)		—			272,411
	Investment in sub			3,519		—			(3,519	)		—
	Other assets and deferred charges			20,377		71			—			20,448
	Total assets		$	879,669	$	5,583		$	(3,519	)	$	881,733
			Issuer and		Subsidiary			Consolidating			Consolidated
			Subsidiary		Non-			Adjustments			Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
			Guarantors		Guarantors
					-1
	Liabilities and stockholder’s equity:
	Current liabilities		$	119,511	$	2,371		$	—		$	121,882
	Deferred income taxes			21,817		(438	)		—			21,379
	Deferred occupancy costs			85,611		131			—			85,742
	Other liabilities			22,627		—			—			22,627
	Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 3)			342,011		—			—			342,011
	Stockholder’s equity			288,092		3,519			(3,519	)		288,092
	Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity		$	879,669	$	5,583		$	(3,519	)	$	881,733
	May 5, 2013:
			Issuer and		Subsidiary			Consolidating			Consolidated
			Subsidiary		Non-			Adjustments			Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
			Guarantors		Guarantors (1)
	Assets:
	Current assets		$	102,038	$	5,172		$	—		$	107,210
	Property and equipment, net			325,384		3,995			—			329,379
	Tradenames			79,000		—			—			79,000
	Goodwill			273,725		(1,431	)		—			272,294
	Investment in sub			4,114		—			(4,114	)		—
	Other assets and deferred charges			23,404		478			—			23,882
	Total assets		$	807,665	$	8,214		$	(4,114	)	$	811,765
			Issuer and		Subsidiary			Consolidating			Consolidated
			Subsidiary		Non-			Adjustments			Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
			Guarantors		Guarantors (1)
	Liabilities and stockholder’s equity:
	Current liabilities		$	90,241	$	3,994		$	—		$	94,235
	Deferred income taxes			21,813		—			—			21,813
	Deferred occupancy costs			68,527		106			—			68,633
	Other liabilities			12,579		—			—			12,579
	Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 3)			343,266		—			—			343,266
	Stockholder’s equity			271,239		4,114			(4,114	)		271,239
	Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity		$	807,665	$	8,214		$	(4,114	)	$	811,765
	-1	Non-guarantor entity includes the one non-domestic subsidiary of Dave & Buster’s, Inc.

Description_of_Business_and_Ba1

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Description of Business	'
	Description of Business — Dave & Buster’s, Inc., a Missouri corporation, owns and operates high-volume venues in North America that combine dining and entertainment for both adults and families. Our venues operate under the names “Dave & Buster’s” and “Dave & Buster’s Grand Sports Café.” As of May 4, 2014, there were 68 company-owned locations in the United States and Canada. On May 26, 2014, we opened a new store in Panama City Beach, Florida. Dave & Buster’s, Inc. operates its business as one operating and one reportable segment. 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 ending February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, both will consist of 52 weeks.
	Dave & Buster’s, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dave & Buster’s Holdings, Inc. (“D&B Holdings”), a Delaware corporation. D&B Holdings is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (“D&B Entertainment”), a Delaware corporation owned by Oak Hill Capital Partners III, L.P., Oak Hill Capital Management Partners III, L.P. (collectively the “Oak Hill Funds”) and certain members of the Board of Directors and management of Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
	D&B Entertainment owns no significant assets or operations other than the ownership of all the common stock of 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. References to “Dave & Buster’s,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” are references to Dave & Buster’s, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Related party transactions	'
	Related party transactions — We owe D&B Entertainment for certain tax-related matters. We had a net payable of $13,745 and $6,907 as of May 4, 2014 and February 2, 2014, respectively. Additionally, from time to time, we temporarily advance funds to D&B Entertainment for payment of expenditures for its corporate purposes.
	Funds managed by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. (the “OHA Funds”) comprise one of twenty-three creditors participating in the term loan portion of our senior secured credit facility. As of May 4, 2014, the OHA Funds held approximately 9.97%, or $14,308 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. Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. and an affiliate of Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC co-manage Oak Hill Special Opportunities Fund, L.P., a private fund. 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.
Interim financial statements	'
	Interim financial statements — The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States for interim financial information as prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Operating results for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending February 1, 2015. Our quarterly financial data should be read in conjunction with our Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended February 2, 2014 (including the notes thereto) as contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
	The financial statements include our accounts after elimination of all significant intercompany balances and transactions. All dollar amounts are presented in thousands, unless otherwise noted, except share amounts.
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.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements — We reviewed all significant newly-issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they either are not applicable to our operations or that no material effect is expected on our consolidated financial statements as a result of future adoption.
Significant accounting policies	'
	Significant accounting policies — There were no significant changes to our critical accounting policies from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended February 2, 2014.

Accrued_Liabilities_Tables

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
		May 4, 2014		February 2, 2014
	Deferred amusement revenue	$	15,517	$	14,047
	Compensation and benefits		14,032		14,459
	Amusement redemption liability		9,707		9,707
	Interest		9,505		4,214
	Rent		9,193		9,040
	Deferred gift card revenue		4,501		4,709
	Sales and use taxes		4,277		4,408
	Property taxes		3,765		3,159
	Current portion of long-term insurance reserves		3,358		3,358
	Other		8,818		7,278
	Total accrued liabilities	$	82,673	$	74,379

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-term debt consisted of the following:
		May 4, 2014			February 2, 2014
	Senior secured credit facility—term	$	144,000		$	144,375
	Senior notes		200,000			200,000
	Total debt outstanding		344,000			344,375
	Unamortized debt discount		(489	)		(550	)
	Less current installments		(1,500	)		(1,500	)
	Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount	$	342,011		$	342,325
Future Debt Principal Payment Obligations	'
	The following table sets forth our future debt principal payment obligations as of May 4, 2014 (excluding repayment obligations under the revolving portion of our senior secured credit facility).
		Debt Outstanding
		as of May 4, 2014
	1 year or less	$	1,500
	2 years		1,500
	3 years		141,000
	4 years		—
	5 years		200,000
	Thereafter		—
	Total future payments	$	344,000
Recorded Interest Expense, Net	'
	The following tables set forth our recorded interest expense, net:
		Thirteen Weeks			Thirteen Weeks
		Ended			Ended
		May 4, 2014			May 5, 2013
	Debt-based interest expense	$	7,063		$	7,689
	Amortization of issuance cost and discount		632			576
	Interest income		(68	)		(82	)
	Less capitalized interest		(106	)		(41	)
	Total interest expense, net	$	7,521		$	8,142

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Provision for Income Taxes	'
	The provision for income taxes is as follows:
		Thirteen Weeks			Thirteen Weeks
		Ended			Ended
		May 4, 2014			May 5, 2013
	Current Expense
	Federal	$	8,854		$	2,590
	Foreign		151			202
	State and local		1,231			834
	Deferred expense (benefit)		(3,035	)		868
	Total provision for income taxes	$	7,201		$	4,494

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Future Minimum Lease Payments	'
	The following table sets forth our lease commitments as of May 4, 2014:
		Operating Lease
		Obligations
		at May 4, 2014
	1 year or less	$	60,618
	2 years		60,388
	3 years		58,776
	4 years		56,685
	5 years		52,566
	Thereafter		324,890
	Total future payments	$	613,923

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	4-May-14
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	'
	May 4, 2014:
			Issuer and		Subsidiary			Consolidating			Consolidated
			Subsidiary		Non-			Adjustments			Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
			Guarantors		Guarantors  (1)
	Assets:
	Current assets		$	112,922	$	2,247		$	—		$	115,169
	Property and equipment, net			390,125		4,580			—			394,705
	Tradenames			79,000		—			—			79,000
	Goodwill			273,726		(1,315	)		—			272,411
	Investment in sub			3,519		—			(3,519	)		—
	Other assets and deferred charges			20,377		71			—			20,448
	Total assets		$	879,669	$	5,583		$	(3,519	)	$	881,733
			Issuer and		Subsidiary			Consolidating			Consolidated
			Subsidiary		Non-			Adjustments			Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
			Guarantors		Guarantors
					-1
	Liabilities and stockholder’s equity:
	Current liabilities		$	119,511	$	2,371		$	—		$	121,882
	Deferred income taxes			21,817		(438	)		—			21,379
	Deferred occupancy costs			85,611		131			—			85,742
	Other liabilities			22,627		—			—			22,627
	Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 3)			342,011		—			—			342,011
	Stockholder’s equity			288,092		3,519			(3,519	)		288,092
	Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity		$	879,669	$	5,583		$	(3,519	)	$	881,733
	May 5, 2013:
			Issuer and		Subsidiary			Consolidating			Consolidated
			Subsidiary		Non-			Adjustments			Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
			Guarantors		Guarantors (1)
	Assets:
	Current assets		$	102,038	$	5,172		$	—		$	107,210
	Property and equipment, net			325,384		3,995			—			329,379
	Tradenames			79,000		—			—			79,000
	Goodwill			273,725		(1,431	)		—			272,294
	Investment in sub			4,114		—			(4,114	)		—
	Other assets and deferred charges			23,404		478			—			23,882
	Total assets		$	807,665	$	8,214		$	(4,114	)	$	811,765
			Issuer and		Subsidiary			Consolidating			Consolidated
			Subsidiary		Non-			Adjustments			Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
			Guarantors		Guarantors (1)
	Liabilities and stockholder’s equity:
	Current liabilities		$	90,241	$	3,994		$	—		$	94,235
	Deferred income taxes			21,813		—			—			21,813
	Deferred occupancy costs			68,527		106			—			68,633
	Other liabilities			12,579		—			—			12,579
	Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 3)			343,266		—			—			343,266
	Stockholder’s equity			271,239		4,114			(4,114	)		271,239
	Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity		$	807,665	$	8,214		$	(4,114	)	$	811,765
	-1	Non-guarantor entity includes the one non-domestic subsidiary of Dave & Buster’s, Inc.

Description_of_Business_and_Su

Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4-May-14	Feb. 02, 2014
	Segment
	Location
Number of locations	68	'
Number of operating segments	1	'
Number of reportable segments	1	'
Net payable to related party	$13,745	$6,907
Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC	'	'
Number of creditors for senior secured credit facility	23	'
Percentage of term loan held by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P.	9.97%	'
Term loan held by Oak Hill Advisors, L.P.	$14,308	'

Accrued_Liabilities_Detail

Accrued Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	4-May-14	Feb. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred amusement revenue	$15,517	$14,047
Compensation and benefits	14,032	14,459
Amusement redemption liability	9,707	9,707
Interest	9,505	4,214
Rent	9,193	9,040
Deferred gift card revenue	4,501	4,709
Sales and use taxes	4,277	4,408
Property taxes	3,765	3,159
Current portion of long-term insurance reserves	3,358	3,358
Other	8,818	7,278
Total accrued liabilities	$82,673	$74,379

Long_Term_Debt_Detail

Long Term Debt (Detail) (USD $)	4-May-14	Feb. 02, 2014	5-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt outstanding	$344,000	$344,375	'
Unamortized debt discount	-489	-550	'
Less current installments	-1,500	-1,500	'
Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount	342,011	342,325	343,266
Secured Debt	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt outstanding	144,000	144,375	'
Senior Notes	'	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'
Debt outstanding	$200,000	$200,000	'

LongTerm_Debt_Additional_Infor

Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

4-May-14

4-May-14

4-May-14

4-May-14

5-May-14

4-May-14

4-May-14

4-May-14

4-May-14

7-May-14

4-May-14

4-May-14

4-May-14

4-May-14

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Due on July 31, 2014

Due on October 31, 2014

Senior Notes

Subsequent Event

Minimum

Maximum

Maximum

Secured Debt

Secured Debt

Revolving credit facility

Domestic Line of Credit

Foreign Line of Credit

Swingline sub-facility

Second Amendment

Subsequent Event

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Senior secured credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$150,000

'

$50,000

$20,000

$1,000

$5,000

Maturity Date

'

'

'

1-Jun-18

'

'

'

'

1-Jun-16

'

1-Jun-15

'

'

'

Credit facility outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

Letters of credit outstanding

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,822

'

'

Credit facility, current borrowing

144,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Credit facility, current borrowing, net of discount

143,511

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.50%

4.25%

'

'

'

'

Fixed charge coverage ratio

'

'

'

'

'

120.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Leverage ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

375.00%

275.00%

241.00%

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding letter of credit above which the company is required to maintain financial ratios

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12,000

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Rate

'

'

'

11.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Frequency of interest payments - Senior Notes

'

'

'

'Semi-annually

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption price of notes as percentage of principal amount

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

105.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Redemption date of notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1-Jun-14

'

'

'

'

'

Senior notes

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Senior notes fair value

'

'

'

211,300

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated coverage ratio

'

'

'

200.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principal amount paid early

'

$375

$116

'

$491

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Future_Debt_Payment_Obligation

Future Debt Payment Obligations (Detail) (USD $)	4-May-14
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'
1 year or less	$1,500
2 years	1,500
3 years	141,000
4 years	'
5 years	200,000
Thereafter	'
Total future payments	$344,000

Recorded_Interest_Expense_Net_

Recorded Interest Expense, Net (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4-May-14	5-May-13
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt-based interest expense	$7,063	$7,689
Amortization of issuance cost and discount	632	576
Interest income	-68	-82
Less capitalized interest	-106	-41
Total interest expense, net	$7,521	$8,142

Provision_for_Income_Taxes_Det

Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4-May-14	5-May-13
Current Expense	'	'
Federal	$8,854	$2,590
Foreign	151	202
State and local	1,231	834
Deferred expense (benefit)	-3,035	868
Total provision for income taxes	$7,201	$4,494

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4-May-14
Income Tax [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued	$567
Accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits	322
Unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate	383
Tax related balances	13,319
Available stand alone tax credits	670
UNITED STATES	'
Income Tax [Line Items]	'
Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets	$1,390

Future_Minimum_Lease_Payments_

Future Minimum Lease Payments (Detail) (USD $)	4-May-14
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'
Operating Lease Obligations, 1 year or less	$60,618
Operating Lease Obligations, 2 years	60,388
Operating Lease Obligations, 3 years	58,776
Operating Lease Obligations, 4 years	56,685
Operating Lease Obligations, 5 years	52,566
Operating Lease Obligations, Thereafter	324,890
Operating Lease Obligations, Total future payments	$613,923

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4-May-14	Jun. 02, 2014
	Agreement	Subsequent Event
Leases Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Lease agreement signed for future site	10	'
Operating lease rental future commitments	$613,923	$12,600

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	4-May-14	5-May-13
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Result of operation	$28,231	$22,665
Subsidiary Non-Guarantors	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Result of operation	167	'
Cash flow from operating activities	$925	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Detail) (USD $)	4-May-14		Feb. 02, 2014	5-May-13
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'		'	'
Current assets	$115,169		$90,476	$107,210
Property and equipment, net	394,705		388,093	329,379
Tradenames	79,000		79,000	79,000
Goodwill	272,411		272,428	272,294
Other assets and deferred charges	20,448		21,389	23,882
Total assets	881,733		851,386	811,765
Liabilities and stockholder's equity:	'		'	'
Current liabilities	121,882		113,044	94,235
Deferred income taxes	21,379		24,415	21,813
Deferred occupancy costs	85,742		81,743	68,633
Other liabilities	22,627		15,599	12,579
Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 3)	342,011		342,325	343,266
Stockholder's equity	288,092		274,260	271,239
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	881,733		851,386	811,765
Issuer and Subsidiary Guarantors	'		'	'
Assets:	'		'	'
Current assets	112,922		'	102,038
Property and equipment, net	390,125		'	325,384
Tradenames	79,000		'	79,000
Goodwill	273,726		'	273,725
Investment in sub	3,519		'	4,114
Other assets and deferred charges	20,377		'	23,404
Total assets	879,669		'	807,665
Liabilities and stockholder's equity:	'		'	'
Current liabilities	119,511		'	90,241
Deferred income taxes	21,817		'	21,813
Deferred occupancy costs	85,611		'	68,527
Other liabilities	22,627		'	12,579
Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 3)	342,011		'	343,266
Stockholder's equity	288,092		'	271,239
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	879,669		'	807,665
Subsidiary Non-Guarantors	'		'	'
Assets:	'		'	'
Current assets	2,247	[1]	'	5,172	[1]
Property and equipment, net	4,580	[1]	'	3,995	[1]
Goodwill	-1,315	[1]	'	-1,431	[1]
Other assets and deferred charges	71	[1]	'	478	[1]
Total assets	5,583	[1]	'	8,214	[1]
Liabilities and stockholder's equity:	'		'	'
Current liabilities	2,371	[1]	'	3,994	[1]
Deferred income taxes	-438	[1]	'	'
Deferred occupancy costs	131	[1]	'	106	[1]
Stockholder's equity	3,519	[1]	'	4,114	[1]
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	5,583	[1]	'	8,214	[1]
Consolidation, Eliminations	'		'	'
Assets:	'		'	'
Investment in sub	-3,519		'	-4,114
Total assets	-3,519		'	-4,114
Liabilities and stockholder's equity:	'		'	'
Stockholder's equity	-3,519		'	-4,114
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	($3,519)		'	($4,114)
[1]	Non-guarantor entity includes the one non-domestic subsidiary of Dave & Buster's, Inc.