Net Lease Industry

Lowest
Cap Rate

6.00%

Lowest cap rate over past 24 months

Average
Cap Rate

6.75%

12 mo avg with 5+ yr lease term


Overview
Dave & Buster’s locations are large-format retail properties typically ranging from 30,000 to 45,000 square feet, situated on 2.0 to 4.0-acre parcels. Most leases are 15- to 20-year absolute NNN, with 10% rent escalations every 5 years, and are corporately guaranteed by the publicly traded parent entity. Locations are often in lifestyle centers, near regional malls, or as stand-alone anchor tenants in entertainment districts, with high buildout costs and specialized layouts.  
Average Property & Lease
Average Sale Price $8,000,000 - $15,000,000
Average NOI $500,000 - $1,000,000
Building SF 30,000
Lease Term 15 Years
Escalations 10% Every 5 Years
Stock Symbol NASDAQ:PLAY
CREDIT RATING
S&P

B+

Moody's

N/A

TENANT DESCRIPTION

Dave & Buster’s was founded in 1982 in Dallas, Texas, by David Corriveau and James “Buster” Corley, combining a full-service restaurant and bar with an expansive arcade and entertainment area. The brand pioneered the “eatertainment” concept, attracting adults and families looking for food, drinks, and games in a single destination. Since going public in 2014, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. has expanded nationwide and also acquired the Main Event brand in 2022 to broaden its entertainment footprint

PROS
  • Publicly traded tenant with growing entertainment brand portfolio

  • Absolute NNN leases with long terms and structured rent increases

  • Destination-style traffic and high revenue per square foot

  • Strong presence in lifestyle and regional shopping areas

  • Backed by parent company also operating Main Event centers

CONS
  • Non-investment-grade credit rating (B+)

  • High upfront buildout costs and niche-use property

  • Dependent on discretionary income and in-person entertainment traffic

  • Re-tenanting large entertainment spaces may be capital intensive

COMPANY QUICK STATS
Founded 1982
Headquarters Coppell, TX, U.S.
Number of Locations 160
Revenue $2.2 B
Company Website https://www.daveandbusters.com
Key Principal Chris Morris