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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 21, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Amanda Busby appointed Chief Operations Officer, bringing 30+ years across restaurant, hospitality and entertainment operations.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. 8-K event analysis
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Amanda Busby appointed Chief Operations Officer, bringing 30+ years across restaurant, hospitality and entertainment operations
- Busby compensation: $450,000 salary, 70% target bonus, 72,464 RSUs, 74,294 options at $8.97, and up to 55,741 PSUs
- Derek Sample appointed Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, following Six Flags finance leadership
- Sample compensation: $315,000 salary, 50% target bonus, 39,019 RSUs, 52,006 options at $8.97, and up to 39,019 PSUs
- Both executives receive 12-month severance protection and restrictive covenants, increasing fixed compensation obligations upon qualifying termination
Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Leadership expansion includes executive appointments for marketing, technology, legal, and strategy functions
- Jeremy Tucker appointed Chief Marketing Officer, signaling emphasis on brand and customer acquisition
- Kevin Fish named Chief Technology and Digital Officer, elevating digital capabilities within leadership
- Rachel Morgan appointed Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary
- Aldo Rosales appointed Chief Strategy and Revenue Management Officer
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Expanded leadership team under CEO Darin Harper targeting operational excellence, revenue growth, digital innovation, and governance
- Amanda Busby appointed COO, bringing 30-plus years across SSP America and Red Robin to improve field execution and guest experience
- Aldo Rosales promoted to Chief Strategy & Revenue Management Officer, combining long-term growth planning with pricing and promotional initiatives
- New marketing, technology, legal, human resources, and accounting leaders strengthen capabilities across customer engagement and financial operations
- Board targeting same-store sales and EBITDA growth, cash flow generation, and shareholder value under its Back-to-Basics strategy
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