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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
 
x	QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934	
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 3, 2013
OR
 
¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934	
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM         TO        
Commission File No. 001-15007

Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
 	 	 	
MISSOURI	 	43-1532756	
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)	 	(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)	
2481 Mañana Drive
Dallas, Texas 75220
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(214) 357-9588
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x     No   ¨
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   x     No   ¨
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “small reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	  	¨	  	Accelerated filer	  	¨	
 	 	 	 	
Non-accelerated filer	  	x  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	  	Smaller reporting company	  	¨	
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x
The number of shares of the Issuer’s common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of December 16, 2013, was 100 shares.

 

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DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.
FORM 10-Q FOR PERIOD ENDED NOVEMBER 3, 2013
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 	  	 	  	PAGE	 	
 	 	 	
PART I	  	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	  	 	 	 	
 	 	 	
ITEM 1.	  	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	  	 	3	  	
 	 	 	
ITEM 2.	  	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	  	 	14	  	
 	 	 	
ITEM 3.	  	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	  	 	24	  	
 	 	 	
ITEM 4.	  	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	  	 	24	  	
 	 	 	
PART II	  	OTHER INFORMATION	  	 	 	 	
 	 	 	
ITEM 1.	  	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	  	 	25	  	
 	 	 	
ITEM 1A.	  	RISK FACTORS	  	 	25	  	
 	 	 	
ITEM 6.	  	EXHIBITS	  	 	25	  	
 	 	 	
 	  	SIGNATURES	  	 	26	  	

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	
DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)

 	  	November 3,	 	  	February 3,	 	
 	  	2013	 	  	2013	 	
 	  	(unaudited)	 	  	(audited)	 	
ASSETS	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Current assets:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Cash and cash equivalents	  	$	45,368	  	  	$	36,117	  	
Inventories	  	 	15,713	  	  	 	14,849	  	
Prepaid expenses	  	 	9,837	  	  	 	9,371	  	
Deferred income taxes	  	 	16,338	  	  	 	18,209	  	
Income taxes receivable	  	 	284	  	  	 	1,120	  	
Other current assets	  	 	5,720	  	  	 	12,152	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total current assets	  	 	93,260	  	  	 	91,818	  	
Property and equipment (net of $181,199 and $139,457 accumulated depreciation as of November 3, 2013 and February 3, 2013, respectively)	  	 	368,507	  	  	 	337,239	  	
Tradenames	  	 	79,000	  	  	 	79,000	  	
Goodwill	  	 	272,341	  	  	 	272,278	  	
Other assets and deferred charges	  	 	22,399	  	  	 	24,218	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total assets	  	$	835,507	  	  	$	804,553	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Current liabilities:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Current installments of long-term debt (Note 3)	  	$	1,500	  	  	$	1,500	  	
Accounts payable	  	 	36,002	  	  	 	23,878	  	
Accrued liabilities (Note 2)	  	 	78,021	  	  	 	67,124	  	
Income taxes payable	  	 	1,641	  	  	 	192	  	
Deferred income taxes	  	 	498	  	  	 	189	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total current liabilities	  	 	117,662	  	  	 	92,883	  	
Deferred income taxes	  	 	21,843	  	  	 	24,887	  	
Deferred occupancy costs	  	 	72,805	  	  	 	69,544	  	
Other liabilities	  	 	13,178	  	  	 	12,684	  	
Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 3)	  	 	342,638	  	  	 	343,579	  	
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Stockholder’s equity:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000 authorized; 100 issued and outstanding as of November 3, 2013 and February 3, 2013	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
Preferred stock, 10,000,000 authorized; none issued	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
Paid-in capital	  	 	247,838	  	  	 	246,929	  	
Accumulated other comprehensive income	  	 	76	  	  	 	252	  	
Retained earnings	  	 	19,467	  	  	 	13,795	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total stockholder’s equity	  	 	267,381	  	  	 	260,976	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity	  	$	835,507	  	  	$	804,553	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, unaudited)

 	  	Thirteen Weeks
Ended
November 3, 2013	 	 	Thirteen Weeks
Ended
October 28 , 2012	 	
Food and beverage revenues	  	$	69,236	  	 	$	63,159	  	
Amusement and other revenues	  	 	73,094	  	 	 	67,907	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total revenues	  	 	142,330	  	 	 	131,066	  	
Cost of food and beverage	  	 	17,715	  	 	 	15,716	  	
Cost of amusement and other	  	 	10,992	  	 	 	10,505	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total cost of products	  	 	28,707	  	 	 	26,221	  	
Operating payroll and benefits	  	 	36,170	  	 	 	33,735	  	
Other store operating expenses	  	 	51,346	  	 	 	44,595	  	
General and administrative expenses	  	 	8,983	  	 	 	12,242	  	
Depreciation and amortization expense	  	 	15,683	  	 	 	15,746	  	
Pre-opening costs	  	 	2,333	  	 	 	1,089	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total operating costs	  	 	143,222	  	 	 	133,628	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Operating loss	  	 	(892	) 	 	 	(2,562	) 	
Interest expense, net	  	 	7,787	  	 	 	7,979	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss before benefit for income taxes	  	 	(8,679	) 	 	 	(10,541	) 	
Benefit for income taxes	  	 	(1,936	) 	 	 	(8,920	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net loss	  	 	(6,743	) 	 	 	(1,621	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of taxes	  	 	(13	) 	 	 	20	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total comprehensive loss	  	$	(6,756	) 	 	$	(1,601	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, unaudited)

 	  	Thirty-Nine Weeks
Ended
November 3, 2013	 	 	Thirty-Nine Weeks
Ended
October 28 , 2012	 	
Food and beverage revenues	  	$	222,508	  	 	$	213,734	  	
Amusement and other revenues	  	 	241,700	  	 	 	228,747	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total revenues	  	 	464,208	  	 	 	442,481	  	
Cost of food and beverage	  	 	55,988	  	 	 	52,446	  	
Cost of amusement and other	  	 	35,255	  	 	 	34,117	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total cost of products	  	 	91,243	  	 	 	86,563	  	
Operating payroll and benefits	  	 	108,716	  	 	 	105,704	  	
Other store operating expenses	  	 	150,107	  	 	 	143,873	  	
General and administrative expenses	  	 	26,905	  	 	 	30,099	  	
Depreciation and amortization expense	  	 	49,333	  	 	 	45,573	  	
Pre-opening costs	  	 	5,175	  	 	 	1,798	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total operating costs	  	 	431,479	  	 	 	413,610	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Operating income	  	 	32,729	  	 	 	28,871	  	
Interest expense, net	  	 	23,653	  	 	 	24,372	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	9,076	  	 	 	4,499	  	
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	3,404	  	 	 	(5,551	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income	  	 	5,672	  	 	 	10,050	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of taxes	  	 	(176	) 	 	 	16	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total comprehensive income	  	$	5,496	  	 	$	10,066	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands, unaudited)

 	  	Thirty-Nine Weeks	 	 	Thirty-Nine Weeks	 	
 	  	Ended	 	 	Ended	 	
 	  	November 3, 2013	 	 	October 28, 2012	 	
Cash flows from operating activities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income	  	$	5,672	  	 	$	10,050	  	
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Depreciation and amortization expense	  	 	49,333	  	 	 	45,573	  	
Debt costs and discount amortization	  	 	1,939	  	 	 	1,908	  	
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	  	 	630	  	 	 	(9,320	) 	
Loss on disposal of fixed assets	  	 	2,185	  	 	 	1,952	  	
Share-based compensation charges	  	 	909	  	 	 	866	  	
Other, net	  	 	581	  	 	 	133	  	
Changes in assets and liabilities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Inventories	  	 	(864	) 	 	 	(108	) 	
Prepaid expenses	  	 	(364	) 	 	 	929	  	
Income taxes receivable	  	 	836	  	 	 	—  	  	
Other current assets	  	 	6,283	  	 	 	843	  	
Other assets and deferred charges	  	 	(72	) 	 	 	833	  	
Accounts payable	  	 	4,665	  	 	 	2,387	  	
Accrued liabilities	  	 	10,908	  	 	 	9,192	  	
Income taxes payable	  	 	(2,195	) 	 	 	(629	) 	
Deferred occupancy costs	  	 	3,250	  	 	 	(634	) 	
Other liabilities	  	 	2,598	  	 	 	3,140	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash provided by operating activities	  	 	86,294	  	 	 	67,115	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cash flows from investing activities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Capital expenditures	  	 	(75,308	) 	 	 	(50,246	) 	
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	  	 	208	  	 	 	265	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash used in investing activities	  	 	(75,100	) 	 	 	(49,981	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cash flows from financing activities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Repayments of senior secured credit facility	  	 	(1,125	) 	 	 	(1,125	) 	
Debt issuance costs	  	 	(818	) 	 	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash used in financing activities	  	 	(1,943	) 	 	 	(1,125	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	  	 	9,251	  	 	 	16,009	  	
Beginning cash and cash equivalents	  	 	36,117	  	 	 	33,684	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Ending cash and cash equivalents	  	$	45,368	  	 	$	49,693	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cash paid for income taxes, net	  	$	2,008	  	 	$	1,830	  	
Cash paid for interest and related debt fees, net of amounts capitalized	  	$	16,429	  	 	$	17,223	  	
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
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Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Note 1: Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business — Dave & Buster’s, Inc., a Missouri corporation, owns, operates and licenses high-volume venues that combine dining and entertainment in North America for both adults and families. Our venues operate under the names “Dave & Buster’s” and “Dave & Buster’s Grand Sports Café.” As of November 3, 2013, there were 64 company-owned locations in the United States and Canada. Subsequent to November 3, 2013, we opened new stores in Cary, North Carolina and Livonia, Michigan in November and December 2013, respectively. As of December 16, 2013, we had 66 company-owned locations in the United States and Canada. On May 31, 2013, our lone franchise store ceased operation as Dave & Buster’s. This change and the associated termination of the related franchise and development agreements did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. 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 year ending February 2, 2014 will consist of 52 weeks. Our fiscal year ended February 3, 2013 consisted of 53 weeks. Dave & Buster’s, Inc. operates its business as one operating and one reportable segment.
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 “Oak Hill Funds”) and certain members of the Board of Directors and management of Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
D&B Entertainment owns no other significant assets or operations other than the ownership of all the common stock of D&B Holdings. D&B Holdings owns no other 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.
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 and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending February 2, 2014. Our quarterly financial data should be read in conjunction with our Annual Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended February 3, 2013 (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.
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 3, 2013.
Related party transactions — From time to time, we temporarily advance funds to D&B Entertainment for payment of expenditures for its corporate purposes. Additionally, we owe D&B Entertainment for certain tax-related matters. We had a net payable of $5,115 and $3,349 as of November 3, 2013 and February 3, 2013, respectively. This payable balance includes $1,739 related to income taxes which is included in “Income taxes payable” with the remaining balance included in “Other liabilities” in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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
        Accounting Guidance Adopted— In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” which requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. This guidance requires the disclosure of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. ASU No. 2013-02 is effective for the Company prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of ASU No. 2013-02 did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
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Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted—In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.” The revised standard is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of testing indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment. It allows companies to perform a “qualitative” assessment to determine whether further impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets is necessary, similar in approach to the goodwill impairment test. This amendment is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. We review our intangible assets for impairment in our fourth quarter unless circumstances require this analysis to be completed sooner. We do not expect the provisions of ASU No. 2012-02 to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” This amendment requires an unrecognized tax benefit related to a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset, unless the tax benefit is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes under the tax law of the applicable tax jurisdiction. The amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. We do not expect the provisions of ASU No. 2013-11 to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Note 2: Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

 	  	November 3, 2013	 	  	February 3, 2013	 	
Compensation and benefits	  	$	14,013	  	  	$	15,205	  	
Deferred amusement revenue	  	 	13,184	  	  	 	11,675	  	
Interest	  	 	9,734	  	  	 	4,242	  	
Amusement redemption liability	  	 	9,006	  	  	 	7,144	  	
Rent	  	 	8,947	  	  	 	8,902	  	
Property taxes	  	 	4,411	  	  	 	2,884	  	
Deferred gift card revenue	  	 	3,402	  	  	 	4,028	  	
Sales and use taxes	  	 	3,319	  	  	 	4,282	  	
Current portion of long-term insurance reserves	  	 	3,000	  	  	 	3,000	  	
Other	  	 	9,005	  	  	 	5,762	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total accrued liabilities	  	$	78,021	  	  	$	67,124	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Note 3: Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following:

 	  	November 3, 2013	 	 	February 3, 2013	 	
Senior secured credit facility—term	  	$	144,750	  	 	$	145,875	  	
Senior notes	  	 	200,000	  	 	 	200,000	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total debt outstanding	  	 	344,750	  	 	 	345,875	  	
Unamortized debt discount	  	 	(612	) 	 	 	(796	) 	
Less current installments	  	 	(1,500	) 	 	 	(1,500	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount	  	$	342,638	  	 	$	343,579	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Senior Secured Credit Facility — Our senior secured credit facility 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 will be used to provide financing for general purposes. The Company originally received proceeds on the term loan facility of $148,500, net of a $1,500 discount. The discount is being amortized to interest expense over the life of the term loan facility. As of November 3, 2013, we had no borrowings under the revolving credit facility, borrowings of $144,750 ($144,138, net of discount) under the term facility and $5,670 in letters of credit outstanding. 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 November 3, 2013 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.
 
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Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
The interest rates per annum applicable to loans, other than swingline loans, under our senior secured credit facility are set periodically based on, at our option, either (1) the greatest of (a) the defined prime rate in effect, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect plus 1 / 2 of 1% and (c) a Eurodollar rate, which is subject to a minimum (or, in the case of the Canadian revolving credit facility, a Canadian prime rate or Canadian cost of funds rate), for one-, two-, three- or six-months (or, if agreed by the applicable lenders, nine or twelve months) or, in relation to the Canadian revolving credit facility, 30-, 60-, 90- or 180-day interest periods chosen by us or our Canadian subsidiary, as applicable in each case (the “Base Rate”), plus an applicable margin percentage between 2.50% and 4.50% or (2) a defined Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin. Swingline loans bear interest at the Base Rate plus an applicable margin.
On May 13, 2011, the Company executed an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the senior secured credit facility. The Amendment reduced the applicable term loan margins and LIBOR floor used in setting interest rates, as well as limited the Company’s requirement to meet the covenant ratios, as stipulated in the Amendment, until such time as we make a draw on our revolving credit facility or issue letters of credit in excess of $12,000. As of November 3, 2013, we have had no draws on our revolving credit facility and outstanding letters of credit have not exceeded $12,000, and as such we were not required to maintain financial ratios under our senior secured credit facility.
On May 14, 2013, the Company executed a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the senior secured credit facility. The primary modification included in the Second Amendment is a reduction in the applicable term loan margin by 0.75% per annum based on a consolidated leverage ratio greater than or equal to 2.75:1.00. If our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.75:1.00, the applicable term loan margin will be reduced further by 0.25% for periods subsequent to fiscal 2013. Additionally, the Second Amendment reduced the LIBOR floor used in setting rates by 0.25%.
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 1.15:1.00 and a maximum leverage ratio of 4.00:1.00 as of November 3, 2013. The financial covenants will become more restrictive over time. The required minimum fixed charge coverage ratio increases annually to a required ratio of 1.30:1.00 in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014 and thereafter. The maximum leverage ratio decreases annually to a required ratio of 3.25:1.00 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 and thereafter. 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.
Our senior secured credit facility also contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants and events of default, including: payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults and cross-acceleration to certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy, certain events under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 as amended from time to time (“ERISA”), material judgments, actual or asserted failures of any guarantee or security document supporting the senior secured credit facility to be in full force and effect and a change of control. 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.
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 November 3, 2013, the OHA Funds held approximately 9.97%, or $14,431, of our total term loan obligation. Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. is an independent investment firm that is not an affiliate of Oak Hill Capital Partners and is not under common control with Oak Hill Capital Partners. 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 Oak Hill Capital Partners, in their individual capacities, have passive investments in Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. and/or the funds it manages.
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 on the senior notes. As of November 3, 2013, our $200,000 of senior notes had an approximate fair value of $219,800 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 November 3, 2013.
 
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Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
Future debt obligations — The following table sets forth our future debt principal payment obligations as of November 3, 2013 (excluding repayment obligations under the revolving portion of our senior secured credit facility).

 	  	Debt Outstanding	 	
 	  	at November 3, 2013	 	
1 year or less	  	$	1,500	  	
2 years	  	 	1,500	  	
3 years	  	 	141,750	  	
4 years	  	 	—  	  	
5 years	  	 	200,000	  	
Thereafter	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	
Total future payments	  	$	344,750	  	
 	  	 	 	 	
The following tables set forth our recorded interest expense, net:

 	  	Thirteen Weeks
Ended
November 3, 2013	 	 	Thirteen Weeks
Ended
October 28, 2012	 	
Debt-based interest expense	  	$	7,319	  	 	$	7,704	  	
Amortization of issuance cost and discount	  	 	635	  	 	 	578	  	
Interest income	  	 	(69	) 	 	 	(71	) 	
Less capitalized interest	  	 	(98	) 	 	 	(232	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total interest expense, net	  	$	7,787	  	 	$	7,979	  	

 	  	Thirty-Nine Weeks
Ended
November 3, 2013	 	 	Thirty-Nine Weeks
Ended
October 28, 2012	 	
Debt-based interest expense	  	$	22,363	  	 	$	23,116	  	
Amortization of issuance cost and discount	  	 	1,939	  	 	 	1,908	  	
Interest income	  	 	(209	) 	 	 	(213	) 	
Less capitalized interest	  	 	(440	) 	 	 	(439	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total interest expense, net	  	$	23,653	  	 	$	24,372	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Note 4: Income Taxes
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 November 3, 2013 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 $1,164 for deferred tax assets associated with state taxes and uncertain tax positions as of November 3, 2013. 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 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.
 
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Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
As of November 3, 2013, we have accrued approximately $659 of unrecognized tax benefits and approximately $323 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, $555 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. As of November 3, 2013, the Company owes D&B Entertainment approximately $4,650 of tax-related balances. Included in income tax payable is $666, which the Company anticipates paying to D&B Entertainment in fiscal 2013. In fiscal year 2013, we expect to utilize approximately $3,540 of available stand-alone federal tax credit carryforwards which reduced our estimated stand-alone cash tax liability to D&B Entertainment. As of February 2, 2014, we expect to have approximately $639 of available stand-alone federal tax credit carryforwards. As a result of having less federal tax credit carryforwards available to offset future stand-alone cash tax liabilities, future cash tax requirements may be higher.
Note 5: Commitments and Contingencies
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 D&B facilities within a prescribed distance of the Bethesda location. We believe that the lease provisions cited by the landlord are not legally enforceable and that the Company has the right to operate all facilities for the duration of the original lease term and any available lease extension periods. The Company’s net investment in non-transferrable assets related to this location was less than $1,000 as of November 3, 2013. The timing of a judicial decision on this matter as well as any potential financial impact regarding this matter is unknown at this time. Accordingly, no provision for gain or loss related to the ultimate resolution of this lawsuit has been provided in the accompanying financial statements. All disclosures related to lease obligations included herein do not contemplate early termination of any lease.
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.
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 November 3, 2013:

 	  	Operating Lease	 	 	
 	  	Obligations	 	 	 	
 	  	at November 3, 2013	 	 	 	
1 year or less	  	$	56,603	  	 	 	
2 years	  	 	55,898	  	 	 	
3 years	  	 	54,137	  	 	 	
4 years	  	 	52,371	  	 	 	
5 years	  	 	49,572	  	 	 	
Thereafter	  	 	277,755	  	 	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	
Total future payments	  	$	546,336	  	 	 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	
We have signed operating lease agreements for our stores located in Cary, North Carolina and Livonia, Michigan, which opened in November and December 2013 respectively, and future sites located in Westchester, CA and Vernon Hills, IL, which are expected to open in early fiscal 2014. 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.
Additionally, as of November 3, 2013, we have signed nine 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 December 16, 2013, we have executed an extension to one existing lease and the landlord further fulfilled their obligations in another lease resulting in future commitments of approximately $10,500 related to these agreements that were not included in the table above.
 
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Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
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 $(149) and $(176), respectively, for the thirteen week period ended November 3, 2013. The results of operations and cash flows from operating activities from the non-guarantor subsidiary were $(519) and $723, respectively, for the thirty-nine week period ended November 3, 2013. There are no restrictions on cash distributions from the non-guarantor subsidiary.
 
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Dave & Buster’s, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 
November 3, 2013:

 	  	Issuer and
Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	  	Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors	 	 	Consolidating
Adjustments	 	 	Consolidated
Dave &  Buster’s, Inc.	 	
Assets:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current assets	  	$	87,179	  	  	$	6,081	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	93,260	  	
Property and equipment, net	  	 	363,509	  	  	 	4,998	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	368,507	  	
Tradenames	  	 	79,000	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	79,000	  	
Goodwill	  	 	273,725	  	  	 	(1,384	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	272,341	  	
Investment in subsidiary	  	 	3,520	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	(3,520	) 	 	 	—  	  	
Other assets and deferred charges	  	 	21,996	  	  	 	403	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	22,399	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total assets	  	$	828,929	  	  	$	        10,098	  	 	$	(3,520	) 	 	$	835,507	  	

 	  	Issuer and
Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	  	Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantors	 	 	Consolidating
Adjustments	 	 	Consolidated
Dave &  Buster’s, Inc.	 	
Liabilities and stockholder’s equity:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current liabilities	  	$	111,204	  	  	$	6,458	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	117,662	  	
Deferred income taxes	  	 	21,843	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	21,843	  	
Deferred occupancy costs	  	 	72,685	  	  	 	120	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	72,805	  	
Other liabilities	  	 	13,178	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	13,178	  	
Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 3)	  	 	342,638	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	342,638	  	
Stockholder’s equity	  	 	267,381	  	  	 	3,520	  	 	 	(3,520	) 	 	 	267,381	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity	  	$	828,929	  	  	$	10,098	  	 	$	(3,520	) 	 	$	835,507	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
February 3, 2013:

 	  	Issuer and
Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	  	Subsidiary Non-
Guarantors	 	 	Consolidating
Adjustments	 	 	Consolidated
Dave &  Buster’s, Inc.	 	
Assets:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current assets	  	$	85,696	  	  	$	          6,122	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	91,818	  	
Property and equipment, net	  	 	333,018	  	  	 	4,221	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	337,239	  	
Tradenames	  	 	79,000	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	79,000	  	
Goodwill	  	 	273,725	  	  	 	(1,447	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	272,278	  	
Investment in subsidiary	  	 	4,215	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	(4,215	) 	 	 	—  	  	
Other assets and deferred charges	  	 	23,854	  	  	 	364	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	24,218	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total assets	  	$	799,508	  	  	$	9,260	  	 	$	(4,215	) 	 	$	804,553	  	

 	  	Issuer and
Subsidiary
Guarantors	 	  	Subsidiary
Non-Guarantors	 	 	Consolidating
Adjustments	 	 	Consolidated
Dave &  Buster’s, Inc.	 	
Liabilities and stockholder’s equity:	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Current liabilities	  	$	87,936	  	  	$	4,947	  	 	$	—  	  	 	$	92,883	  	
Deferred income taxes	  	 	24,887	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	24,887	  	
Deferred occupancy costs	  	 	69,446	  	  	 	98	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	69,544	  	
Other liabilities	  	 	12,684	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	12,684	  	
Long-term debt, less current installments, net of unamortized discount (Note 3)	  	 	343,579	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	343,579	  	
Stockholder’s equity	  	 	260,976	  	  	 	4,215	  	 	 	(4,215	) 	 	 	260,976	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity	  	$	799,508	  	  	$	9,260	  	 	$	(4,215	) 	 	$	804,553	  	

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ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (dollars in thousands).	
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2013. Our Annual Report is available on our website at www.daveandbusters.com. Unless otherwise specified, the meanings of all defined terms in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) are consistent with the meanings of such terms as defined in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see “Forward-Looking Statements” in Item 4 for a discussion of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions relating to our forward-looking statements. All dollar amounts are presented in thousands.
General
We are a leading owner and operator of high-volume venues that combine dining and entertainment in North America for both adults and families. Founded in 1982, the core of our concept is to offer our guest base the opportunity to “Eat Drink Play ® ” all in one location, through a full menu of casual dining food items and a full selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage items combined with an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions, including large screen televisions and high quality audio systems providing guests with a venue for watching live sports and other televised events, skill and sports-oriented redemption games, video games, interactive simulators and other traditional games. Our guests are primarily a balanced mix of men and women aged 21 to 39, and we are also an attractive venue for families with children and teenagers. We believe we appeal to a diverse customer base by providing a highly customizable experience in a dynamic and fun setting.
As of November 3, 2013, we owned and operated 64 company-owned locations in 26 states and Canada. Subsequent to November 3, 2013, we opened new stores in Cary, North Carolina and Livonia, Michigan in November and December 2013, respectively. As of December 16, 2013, we had 66 company-owned locations in the United States and Canada. On May 31, 2013, our lone franchise store ceased operation as Dave & Buster’s. This change and the associated termination of the related franchise and development agreements did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. Our stores average 46,000 square feet, range in size between 16,000 and 66,000 square feet and are open seven days a week, with hours of operation typically from 11:30 a.m. to midnight on Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Corporate history
On June 1, 2010, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (“D&B Entertainment”), a newly-formed Delaware corporation owned by Oak Hill Capital Partners III, L.P. and Oak Hill Capital Management Partners III, L.P. (collectively, the “Oak Hill Funds” and together with their manager, Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC, and its related funds, “Oak Hill Capital Partners”), acquired all of the outstanding common stock (the “Acquisition”) of Dave & Buster’s Holdings, Inc. (“D&B Holdings”) from Wellspring Capital Partners III, L.P. and HBK Main Street Investors L.P. In connection therewith, Games Merger Corp. a newly-formed Missouri corporation and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of D&B Entertainment, merged (the “Merger”) with and into D&B Holdings’ wholly-owned, direct subsidiary, Dave & Buster’s, Inc. (with Dave & Buster’s, Inc. being the surviving corporation in the Merger). As a result of the Acquisition and certain post-acquisition activity, the Oak Hill Funds directly control approximately 95.4% of D&B Entertainment’s outstanding common stock and have the right to appoint certain members of our Board of Directors, and certain members of our Board of Directors and management control approximately 4.6% of the outstanding common stock of D&B Entertainment.
The Acquisition resulted in a change in ownership of 100% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The purchase price paid in the Acquisition has been “pushed down” to the Company’s financial statements and is allocated to record the acquired assets and liabilities assumed based on their acquisition date fair value.
Expense Reimbursement Agreement
We entered into an expense reimbursement agreement with Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC, concurrently with the consummation of the Acquisition. Pursuant to this agreement, Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC provides general advice to us in connection with our long-term strategic plans, financial management, strategic transactions and other business matters. The expense reimbursement agreement provides for the reimbursement of certain expenses of Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC. We incurred expenses of $178 and $552 during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013, respectively and $481 and $855 during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012, respectively, under the terms of the expense reimbursement agreement. The initial term of the expense reimbursement agreement expires in June 2015 and after that date, such agreement will renew automatically on a year-to-year basis unless one party gives at least 30 days prior notice of its intention not to renew.
Presentation of Operating Results
        We operate on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year that ends on the Sunday after the Saturday closest to January 31. Each quarter consists of 13 weeks, except for a 53 week year when the fourth quarter consists of 14 weeks. All references to the third quarter of 2013 relate to the 13 week period ended November 3, 2013. All references to the third quarter of 2012 relate to the 13 week period ended October 28, 2012. All references to the year-to-date fiscal year 2013 period relate to the 39 week period ended November 3, 2013. All references to the year-to-date fiscal year 2012 period relate to the 39 week period ended October 28, 2012. Our 2013 fiscal year will consist of 52 weeks and our 2012 fiscal year consisted of 53 weeks. As a result of the 53 week fiscal year in 2012, our 2013 fiscal year began one week later than our 2012 fiscal year. In order to provide useful information to investors to better analyze our business, we have provided below comparable store sales presented on a calendar week basis.
 
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Comparable store sales for the third quarter on a calendar week basis compares the results for the period from August 5, 2013 through November 3, 2013 (weeks 27 through 39 of our 2013 fiscal year) to the results for the period from August 6, 2012 through November 4, 2012 (weeks 28 through 40 of our 2012 fiscal year). Comparable store sales for the year-to-date on a calendar week basis compares the results for the period from February 4, 2013 through November 3, 2013 (weeks 1 through 39 of our 2013 fiscal year) to the results for the period from February 6, 2012 through November 4, 2012 (weeks 2 through 40 of our 2012 fiscal year). We believe comparable store sales calculated on a calendar week basis is more indicative of the health of our business. However, we also recognize that comparable store sales growth calculated on a fiscal week basis is a useful measure when analyzing year-over-year changes in our financial statements.
Overview
We monitor and analyze a number of key performance measures in order to manage our business and evaluate financial and operating performance. These measures include:
Revenue —Total revenues consist of food and beverage revenues as well as amusement and other revenues. Beverage revenues refer to alcoholic beverages. For the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2013, we derived 33.1% of our total revenue from food sales, 15.5% from beverage sales, 50.6% from amusement sales and 0.8% from other sources. For the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013, we derived 33.2% of our total revenue from food sales, 14.7% from beverage sales, 51.2% from amusement sales and 0.9% from other sources. Our revenues are primarily influenced by the number of stores in operation and comparable store revenue. Comparable store revenue growth reflects the change in year-over-year revenue for the comparable store base and is an important measure of store performance. We define our comparable store base to include those stores open at the end of the period which have been open for at least a full 18 months as of the beginning of each fiscal year. Percentage changes have been calculated based on an equivalent number of weeks in both the current and comparison periods. Comparable store sales growth can be generated by an increase in guest traffic counts or by increases in average dollars spent per guest.
We continually monitor the success of current food and beverage items, the availability of new menu offerings, the menu price structure and our ability to adjust prices where competitively appropriate. With respect to the beverage component, we operate fully licensed facilities, which means that we offer full beverage service, including alcoholic beverages, throughout each store.
Our stores also offer an extensive array of amusements and entertainment options, with typically over 150 redemption and simulation games. We also offer traditional pocket billiards and shuffleboard. Redemption games offer our guests the opportunity to win tickets that can be redeemed for prizes in the “Winner’s Circle,” ranging from branded novelty items to high-end home electronics. Our redemption games include basic games of skill, such as skeeball and basketball, as well as competitive racing, and individual electronic games of skill. We review the amount of game play on existing amusements in an effort to match amusements availability with guest preferences. We intend to continue to invest in new games as they become available and prove to be attractive to guests. Our unique venue allows us to provide our customers with value driven food and amusement combination offerings such as our “Eat, Play, Win Combo.” The “Eat, Play, Win Combo” allows customers to purchase a variety of entrée and game card pairings at various discounted fixed price levels and receive tickets that can be redeemed for prizes as part of the offering. Our “Half-Price Game Play Wednesdays” offer allows guests to play virtually all of our games for one-half of the regular price on Wednesdays. We also offer various food and beverage discounts during key sports viewing times. In addition, from time to time we have limited time offers which allow our guests to play certain new games for free as a way to introduce those new games.
We believe that special events business is a very important component of our revenue because a significant percentage of our guests attending a special event are visiting a Dave & Buster’s for the first time. This is a very advantageous way to introduce the concept to new guests. Accordingly, a considerable emphasis is placed on the special events portion of our business.
Cost of products — Cost of products includes the cost of food, beverages and the “Winner’s Circle” redemption items. For the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2013, the cost of food products averaged 26.3% of food revenue and the cost of beverage products averaged 24.1% of beverage revenue. The amusement and other cost of products averaged 15.0% of amusement and other revenues. For the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013, the cost of food products averaged 25.8% of food revenue and the cost of beverage products averaged 23.8% of beverage revenue. The amusement and other cost of products averaged 14.6% of amusement and other revenues. The cost of products is driven by product mix and pricing movements from third-party suppliers. We continually strive to gain efficiencies in both the acquisition and use of products while maintaining high standards of product quality.
Operating payroll and benefits — Operating payroll and benefits consist of wages, employer taxes and benefits for store personnel. We continually review the opportunity for efficiencies principally through scheduling refinements.
Other store operating expenses — Other store operating expenses consist primarily of store-related occupancy, supply and outside service expenses, utilities, repair and maintenance and marketing and promotional costs.
Liquidity and cash flows —The primary source of cash flow is from our operating activities and availability under the revolving credit facility.
Store-level variability, quarterly fluctuations, seasonality, and inflation — We have historically operated stores varying in size and have experienced significant variability among stores in volumes, operating results and net investment costs. Our new locations typically open with sales volumes in excess of their run-rate levels, which we refer to as a “honeymoon” effect. We expect our new store volumes and margins to be lower in the second full year of operations than in their first full year of operations, and to grow in line with the rest of our comparable store base thereafter. As a result of the substantial revenues associated with each new store, the timing of new store openings will result in significant fluctuations in quarterly results.
 
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We also expect seasonality to be a factor in the operation or results of the business in the future with higher first and fourth quarter revenues associated with the spring and year-end holidays. These quarters will continue to be susceptible to the impact of severe weather on customer traffic and sales during that period. Our third quarter, which encompasses the end of the summer vacation season, has historically had lower revenues as compared to the other quarters.
We expect that volatile economic conditions will continue to exert pressure on both supplier pricing and consumer spending related to entertainment and dining alternatives. Although there is no assurance that our cost of products will remain stable or that federal or state minimum wage rates will not increase beyond amounts currently legislated, the effects of any supplier price increases or minimum wage rate increases are expected to be partially offset by selected menu price increases where competitively appropriate.
Thirteen Weeks Ended November 3, 2013 Compared to Thirteen Weeks Ended October 28, 2012
Results of Operations — The following tables set forth selected data, in thousands of dollars and as a percentage of total revenues (unless otherwise noted) for the periods indicated. All information is derived from the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 	  	Thirteen Weeks
Ended	 	 	Thirteen Weeks
Ended	 	
 	  	November 3, 2013	 	 	October 28, 2012	 	
Food and beverage revenues	  	$	69,236	  	 	 	48.6	% 	 	$	63,159	  	 	 	48.2	% 	
Amusement and other revenues	  	 	73,094	  	 	 	51.4	  	 	 	67,907	  	 	 	51.8	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total revenues	  	 	142,330	  	 	 	100.0	  	 	 	131,066	  	 	 	100.0	  	
Cost of food and beverage (as a percentage of food and beverage revenues)	  	 	17,715	  	 	 	25.6	  	 	 	15,716	  	 	 	24.9	  	
Cost of amusement and other (as a percentage of amusement and other revenues)	  	 	10,992	  	 	 	15.0	  	 	 	10,505	  	 	 	15.5	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total cost of products	  	 	28,707	  	 	 	20.2	  	 	 	26,221	  	 	 	20.0	  	
Operating payroll and benefits	  	 	36,170	  	 	 	25.4	  	 	 	33,735	  	 	 	25.7	  	
Other store operating expenses	  	 	51,346	  	 	 	36.1	  	 	 	44,595	  	 	 	34.0	  	
General and administrative expenses	  	 	8,983	  	 	 	6.3	  	 	 	12,242	  	 	 	9.3	  	
Depreciation and amortization expense	  	 	15,683	  	 	 	11.0	  	 	 	15,746	  	 	 	12.0	  	
Pre-opening costs	  	 	2,333	  	 	 	1.6	  	 	 	1,089	  	 	 	0.8	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total operating costs	  	 	143,222	  	 	 	100.6	  	 	 	133,628	  	 	 	101.8	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Operating loss	  	 	(892	) 	 	 	(0.6	) 	 	 	(2,562	) 	 	 	(1.8	) 	
Interest expense, net	  	 	7,787	  	 	 	5.5	  	 	 	7,979	  	 	 	6.1	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Loss before benefit for income taxes	  	 	(8,679	) 	 	 	(6.1	) 	 	 	(10,541	) 	 	 	(7.9	) 	
Benefit for income taxes	  	 	(1,936	) 	 	 	(1.4	) 	 	 	(8,920	) 	 	 	(6.8	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net loss	  	$	(6,743	) 	 	 	(4.7	)% 	 	$	(1,621	) 	 	 	(1.1	)% 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Change in comparable store sales(1)	  	 	 	 	 	 	2.4	% 	 	 	 	 	 	 	3.9	% 	
 
(1)	“Comparable store sales” (year-over-year comparison of stores operating at the end of the fiscal period and open at least 18 months as of the beginning of each of the fiscal years) is a key performance indicator used within the industry and is indicative of acceptance of our initiatives as well as local economic and consumer trends. The change in comparable store sales for fiscal 2013 has been calculated on a comparable calendar week basis as described previously.	
Revenues
Total revenues increased $11,264, or 8.6%, in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the third quarter of 2012.
The increased revenues were derived from the following sources:

Non-comparable stores	  	$	12,350	  	
Comparable stores	  	 	2,811	  	
Shift in fiscal year impact	  	 	(3,402	) 	
Other	  	 	(495	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	11,264	  	
 	  	 	 	 	
The following discussion of comparable store sales has been prepared by comparing fiscal 2013 revenues to adjusted fiscal 2012 revenues. Fiscal 2012 revenues have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the shift in our fiscal 2013 calendar due to the 53 rd  week in our fiscal 2012, as discussed previously in “Presentation of Operating Results.” We have estimated the shift in comparable store revenues due to the 53 rd  week in fiscal 2012 to be a decrease in sales of $3,335. Comparable store revenue increased $2,811, or 2.4% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the comparable 13 weeks of 2012. Comparable walk-in revenues, which accounted for 89.1% of consolidated comparable store revenue in the third quarter of 2013, increased $2,231, or 2.1% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the similar period in 2012. Comparable store special events revenues, which accounted for 10.9% of consolidated comparable store revenue in the third quarter of 2013, increased $580 or 4.6% compared to the comparable period in 2012.
 
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Comparable stores sales growth was led by amusement and other revenues. Comparable store amusement and other revenues in the third quarter of 2013 increased by $1,266, or 2.1%, to $61,174 from $59,908 in the 2012 comparison period. The growth in amusement sales was driven by Power Card up-sell initiatives and buy-ins at higher denominations. Food sales increased by $867, or 2.2%, to $40,095 in the third quarter of 2013 from $39,228 in the comparable period in 2012. Beverage sales at comparable stores also increased by $678, or 3.7%, to $19,045 in the third quarter of 2013 from $18,367 in the comparable period in 2012. The increase in food and beverage revenues is due in part to increased televised sports viewing and related promotions in the third quarter of 2013.
We have estimated the shift in non-comparable store revenue due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2012 to be a decrease in sales of $67. The non-comparable store revenue increased by a total of $12,350, or 130.7%, in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the comparable 13 weeks of 2012. The increase in non-comparable store revenue was primarily driven by sales at our Dallas, Texas store which opened for business in the fourth quarter of 2012, our Virginia Beach, Virginia store which opened for business in the second quarter of 2013, and our Albany, New York and Syracuse, New York stores which opened for business in the third quarter of 2013. The revenue gains achieved in our new store openings were partially offset by the December 2012 closure of one store in Dallas, Texas.
Our revenue mix was 33.1% for food, 15.5% for beverage, and 51.4% for amusements and other for the third quarter of 2013. This compares to 33.0%, 15.2%, and 51.8%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2012.
Cost of products
Cost of food and beverage products increased to $17,715 in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $15,716 in the third quarter of 2012 due primarily to the increased sales volume. Cost of food and beverage products, as a percentage of food and beverage revenues, increased 70 basis points to 25.6% for the third quarter of 2013 from 24.9% for the third quarter of 2012. Increased cost in our meat, seafood and grocery categories was partially offset by reduced poultry costs.
Cost of amusement and other increased to $10,992 in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $10,505 in the third quarter of 2012. The costs of amusement and other, as a percentage of amusement and other revenues, decreased 50 basis points to 15.0% for the third quarter of 2013 from 15.5% for the third quarter of 2012. This decrease was primarily driven by a reduction in the redemption cost per ticket redeemed as a result of Winner’s Circle price increases.
Operating payroll and benefits
Operating payroll and benefits increased by $2,435, or 7.2%, to $36,170 in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $33,735 in the third quarter of 2012. The total cost of operating payroll and benefits, as a percent of total revenues, decreased 30 basis points to 25.4% for the third quarter of 2013 compared to 25.7% for the third quarter of 2012. The decrease in operating payroll and benefits, as a percentage of revenues, in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the third quarter of 2012 was driven by decreased incentive compensation expense and favorable health insurance claims experience.
Other store operating expenses
Other store operating expenses increased by $6,751, or 15.1%, to $51,346 in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $44,595 in the third quarter of 2012. Other store operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased 210 basis points to 36.1% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to 34.0% for the same period of 2012. The increase in other store operating expenses, as a percentage of revenue, was primarily driven by increased national marketing spend related to three additional weeks of television advertising in the current quarter compared to the third quarter of 2012 and higher losses on fixed asset disposals related to parking lot and exterior refresh projects in the third quarter of 2013. These increases were partially offset by favorable claims experiences in worker’s compensation and general liability insurance.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel, facilities, and professional expenses for the various departments of our corporate headquarters. General and administrative expenses decreased by $3,259, or 26.6%, to $8,983 in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $12,242 in the third quarter of 2012. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by recognition of approximately $2,940 of cost related to the withdrawn initial public offering of D&B Entertainment’s common stock in the third quarter of 2012. The expenses related to this transaction were pushed down to the Company as the funds from the offering were to have been substantially used to reduce the Company’s senior notes. Decreased incentive compensation expense in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the third quarter of 2012 also contributed to the lower general and administrative expense.
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense includes the depreciation of fixed assets and the amortization of trademarks with finite lives. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $63, or 0.4%, to $15,683 in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $15,746 in the third quarter of 2012. The decrease was driven by higher depreciation associated with major remodeling projects at nine stores in 2012 and one store in Dallas, Texas which closed in December 2012. These decreases were offset by higher depreciation in the third quarter of 2013 associated with new store openings.
 
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Pre-opening costs
Pre-opening costs include costs associated with the opening and organizing of new stores or conversion of existing stores, including pre-opening rent, staff training and recruiting, and travel costs for employees engaged in such pre-opening activities. Pre-opening costs increased by $1,244 to $2,333 in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $1,089 in the third quarter of 2012 due to the timing of new store openings. During the third quarter of 2013, our pre-opening costs were primarily attributable to our Albany, New York and Syracuse, New York stores which opened for business in the third quarter of 2013, our Cary, North Carolina store which opened for business in November 2013, and our Livonia, Michigan store which opened for business in December 2013, as well as a future site located in Westchester, California, which is expected to open in early fiscal 2014. During the third quarter of 2012, our pre-opening costs consisted primarily of expenses incurred in connection with our Orland Park, Illinois store, which opened for business in the third quarter of 2012, and our Dallas, Texas and Boise, Idaho stores, which opened for business in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Interest expense
Interest expense includes the cost of our debt obligations including the amortization of loan fees and original issue discounts, and any interest income earned. Interest expense decreased by $192 to $7,787 in the third quarter of 2013 compared to $7,979 in the third quarter of 2012 due to lower interest rates based on the Second Amendment.
Income tax benefit
The income tax benefit for the third quarter of 2013 was $1,936 compared to an income tax benefit of $8,920 for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012. Our effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate due to the FICA tip credits, state income taxes and the impact of certain expenses, which are not deductible for income tax purposes.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, at November 3, 2013 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 $1,164 for deferred tax assets associated with state taxes and uncertain tax positions as of November 3, 2013. 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. During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, we recorded a $6,662 reduction to our previously established valuation allowance related to the assessed realization of federal tax benefits associated with our deferred tax assets.
We have previously adopted the accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. This guidance limits the recognition of income tax benefits to those items that meet the “more likely than not” threshold on the effective date. As of November 3, 2013, we have accrued approximately $659 of unrecognized tax benefits and approximately $323 of penalties and interest. During the thirteen weeks ended November 3, 2013, we increased our unrecognized provision by $11 and increased our accrual for interest and penalties by $11. Because of the impact of deferred tax accounting, $555 of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.
 
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Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended November 3, 2013 Compared to Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended October 28, 2012
Results of Operations — The following tables set forth selected data, in thousands of dollars and as a percentage of total revenues (unless otherwise noted) for the periods indicated. All information is derived from the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 	  	Thirty-Nine Weeks	 	 	Thirty-Nine Weeks	 	
 	  	Ended	 	 	Ended	 	
 	  	November 3, 2013	 	 	October 28, 2012	 	
Food and beverage revenues	  	$	222,508	  	  	 	47.9	% 	 	$	213,734	  	 	 	48.3	% 	
Amusement and other revenues	  	 	241,700	  	  	 	52.1	  	 	 	228,747	  	 	 	51.7	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total revenues	  	 	464,208	  	  	 	100.0	  	 	 	442,481	  	 	 	100.0	  	
Cost of food and beverage (as a percentage of food and beverage revenues)	  	 	55,988	  	  	 	25.2	  	 	 	52,446	  	 	 	24.5	  	
Cost of amusement and other (as a percentage of amusement and other revenues)	  	 	35,255	  	  	 	14.6	  	 	 	34,117	  	 	 	14.9	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total cost of products	  	 	91,243	  	  	 	19.7	  	 	 	86,563	  	 	 	19.6	  	
Operating payroll and benefits	  	 	108,716	  	  	 	23.4	  	 	 	105,704	  	 	 	23.9	  	
Other store operating expenses	  	 	150,107	  	  	 	32.3	  	 	 	143,873	  	 	 	32.5	  	
General and administrative expenses	  	 	26,905	  	  	 	5.8	  	 	 	30,099	  	 	 	6.8	  	
Depreciation and amortization expense	  	 	49,333	  	  	 	10.6	  	 	 	45,573	  	 	 	10.3	  	
Pre-opening costs	  	 	5,175	  	  	 	1.1	  	 	 	1,798	  	 	 	0.4	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total operating costs	  	 	431,479	  	  	 	92.9	  	 	 	413,610	  	 	 	93.5	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Operating income	  	 	32,729	  	  	 	7.1	  	 	 	28,871	  	 	 	6.5	  	
Interest expense, net	  	 	23,653	  	  	 	5.1	  	 	 	24,372	  	 	 	5.5	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	9,076	  	  	 	2.0	  	 	 	4,499	  	 	 	1.0	  	
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	  	 	3,404	  	  	 	0.7	  	 	 	(5,551	) 	 	 	(1.3	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net income	  	$	5,672	  	  	 	1.3	% 	 	$	10,050	  	 	 	2.3	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Change in comparable store sales(1)	  	 	 	 	  	 	1.0	% 	 	 	 	 	 	 	2.8	% 	
Company owned stores open at end of period(2)	  	 	 	 	  	 	64	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	60	(3) 	
Comparable stores open at end of period(1)	  	 	 	 	  	 	55	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	55	(3) 	
 
(1)	“Comparable store sales” (year-over-year comparison of stores operating at the end of the fiscal period and open at least 18 months as of the beginning of each of the fiscal years) is a key performance indicator used within the industry and is indicative of acceptance of our initiatives as well as local economic and consumer trends. The change in comparable store sales for fiscal 2013 has been calculated on a comparable calendar week basis as described previously.	
(2)	The number of stores open excludes one franchise location in Canada that ceased operations on May 31, 2013.	
(3)	Our location in Dallas, Texas, which was permanently closed on December 17, 2012, was included in our 2012 store count.	
Revenues
Total revenues increased $21,727, or 4.9%, in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012.
The increased revenues were derived from the following sources:

Non-comparable stores	  	$	20,470	  	
Comparable stores	  	 	4,226	  	
Shift in fiscal year impact	  	 	(1,828	) 	
Other	  	 	(1,141	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	21,727	  	
 	  	 	 	 	
The following discussion of comparable store sales has been prepared by comparing fiscal 2013 revenues to adjusted fiscal 2012 revenues. Fiscal 2012 revenues have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the shift in our fiscal 2013 calendar due to the 53 rd  week in our fiscal 2012, as discussed previously in “Presentation of Operating Results.” We have estimated the shift in comparable store revenues due to the 53 rd  week in fiscal 2012 to be a decrease in sales of $1,639. Comparable store revenue increased $4,226, or 1.0 % in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to the comparable period in 2012. Comparable walk-in revenues, which accounted for 89.1% of consolidated comparable store revenue in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013, increased $3,082, or 0.8% compared to the similar period in 2012. Comparable store special events revenues, which accounted for 10.9% of consolidated comparable store revenue in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013, increased $1,144 or 2.6% compared to the comparable period in 2012.
 
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Sales growth was led by amusement and other revenues. Comparable store amusement and other revenues in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 increased by $3,359, or 1.6%, to $213,360 from $210,001 in the 2012 comparison period. The growth over 2012 in amusement sales was driven by Power Card up-sell initiatives and buy-ins at higher denominations. Beverage sales at comparable stores increased by $750, or 1.2%, to $61,170 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 from $60,420 in the comparable period in 2012. Food sales increased by $117, or 0.1%, to $137,356 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 from $137,239 in the comparable period in 2012. The increased food and beverage revenues are due partially to increased televised sports viewing and related promotions in fiscal 2013.
We have estimated the shift in non-comparable store revenue due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2012 to be a reduction in sales of $189. The non-comparable store revenue increased by a total of $20,470, or 63.2%, in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to the comparable period in 2012. The increase in non-comparable store revenue was primarily driven by sales at our Orland Park, Illinois store which opened for business in the third quarter of 2012, our Dallas, Texas and Boise, Idaho stores which opened for business in the fourth quarter of 2012, our Virginia Beach, Virginia store which opened for business in the second quarter of 2013, and our Syracuse, New York and Albany, New York stores which opened for business in the third quarter of 2013. The revenue gains achieved in our stores opening in the second half of fiscal 2012 were partially offset by revenue decreases in our stores opened in fiscal 2011 and early fiscal 2012, due to those stores coming out of the “honeymoon” period, and the December 2012 closure of one store in Dallas, Texas.
Our revenue mix was 33.2% for food, 14.7% for beverage, and 52.1% for amusements and other for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013. This compares to 33.5%, 14.8%, and 51.7%, respectively, for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012.
Cost of products
Cost of food and beverage products increased to $55,988 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to $52,446 in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012 due primarily to the increased sales volume. Cost of food and beverage products, as a percentage of food and beverage revenues, increased 70 basis points to 25.2% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 from 24.5% for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012. Increased cost in our meat, produce and grocery categories was partially offset by reduced poultry costs.
Cost of amusement and other increased to $35,255 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to $34,117 in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012. The costs of amusement and other, as a percentage of amusement and other revenues, decreased 30 basis points to 14.6% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 from 14.9% for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012. This decrease was primarily driven by a reduction in the redemption cost per ticket redeemed as a result of Winner’s Circle price increases.
Operating payroll and benefits
Operating payroll and benefits increased by $3,012, or 2.8%, to $108,716 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to $105,704 in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012, primarily due to new store openings. The total cost of operating payroll and benefits, as a percent of total revenues, decreased 50 basis points to 23.4% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to 23.9% for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012. The decrease in operating payroll and benefits, as a percentage of revenues, was driven primarily by decreased hourly labor and incentive compensation expense and favorable health insurance claims experience. These decreases were partially offset by higher management labor costs.
Other store operating expenses
Other store operating expenses increased by $6,234, or 4.3%, to $150,107 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to $143,873 in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012, primarily due to new store openings and increased costs associated with higher subscriptions for televised sports viewing. Other store operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased 20 basis points to 32.3% in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to 32.5% for the same period of 2012.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel, facilities, and professional expenses for the various departments of our corporate headquarters. General and administrative expenses decreased by $3,194, or 10.6%, to $26,905 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to $30,099 in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily driven by recognition of approximately $2,940 of cost related to the withdrawn initial public offering of D&B Entertainment’s common stock in the third quarter of 2012. The expenses related to this transaction were pushed down to the Company as the funds from the offering were to have been substantially used to reduce the Company’s senior notes.
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation and amortization expense includes the depreciation of fixed assets and the amortization of trademarks with finite lives. Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $3,760, or 8.3%, to $49,333 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to $45,573 in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012. The increase was driven by higher depreciation associated with new store openings, major remodeling projects at sixteen stores during fiscal 2012 and 2013, several smaller scale remodels in fiscal 2013 and maintenance capital expenditures. These increases were partially offset by the absence of depreciation related to our location in Dallas, Texas which closed in December 2012.
 
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Pre-opening costs
Pre-opening costs include costs associated with the opening and organizing of new stores or conversion of existing stores, including pre-opening rent, staff training and recruiting, and travel costs for employees engaged in such pre-opening activities. Pre-opening costs increased by $3,377 to $5,175 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to $1,798 in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012 due to the timing of new store openings. During the thirty-nine weeks of 2013, our pre-opening costs were primarily attributable to new stores located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, which opened for business in the second quarter of 2013, Albany, New York and Syracuse, New York, which opened for business in the third quarter of 2013, Cary, North Carolina, which opened for business in November 2013, Livonia, Michigan which opened for business in December 2013, and a future site located in Westchester, California, which is expected to open in early fiscal 2014. During the same period of 2012, our pre-opening costs consisted primarily of expenses incurred in connection with our Orland Park, Illinois store, which opened for business during the third quarter of 2012, our Dallas, Texas and Boise, Idaho stores, which opened for business during the fourth quarter of 2012.
Interest expense
Interest expense includes the cost of our debt obligations including the amortization of loan fees and original issue discounts, and any interest income earned. Interest expense decreased by $719 to $23,653 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to $24,372 in the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012. This decrease was primarily due to lower interest rates based on the Second Amendment.
Income tax expense (benefit)
The income tax expense for 2013 was $3,404 compared to an income tax benefit of $5,551 for the thirty-nine weeks of fiscal year 2012. Our effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate due to the FICA tip credits, state income taxes and the impact of certain expenses, which are not deductible for income tax purposes.
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, at November 3, 2013 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 $1,164 for deferred tax assets associated with state taxes and uncertain tax positions as of November 3, 2013. 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. During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, we recorded a $6,662 reduction to our previously established valuation allowance related to the assessed realization of federal tax benefits associated with our deferred tax assets.
We have previously adopted the accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes. This guidance limits the recognition of income tax benefits to those items that meet the “more likely than not” threshold on the effective date. As of November 3, 2013, we have accrued approximately $659 of unrecognized tax benefits and approximately $323 of penalties and interest. During the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013, we increased our unrecognized provision by $188 and increased our accrual for interest and penalties by $32. Because of the impact of deferred tax accounting, $555 of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.
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 fiscal 2008.
The Company is a member of a consolidated group that includes D&B Entertainment. As of November 3, 2013, the Company owes D&B Entertainment approximately $4,650 of tax-related balances. Included in income tax payable is $666, which the Company anticipates paying to D&B Entertainment in fiscal 2013. In fiscal year 2013, we expect to utilize approximately $3,540 of available stand-alone federal tax credit carryforwards to offset our estimated stand-alone cash tax liability to D&B Entertainment. As of February 2, 2014, we expect to have approximately $639 of available stand-alone federal tax credit carryforwards. As a result of having less federal tax credit carryforwards available to offset future stand-alone cash tax liabilities, future cash tax requirements may be higher.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We finance our activities through cash flow from operations, our senior notes, and borrowings under our senior secured credit facility. As of November 3, 2013, we had cash and cash equivalents of $45,368, net working capital deficit of $24,402 and outstanding debt obligations of $344,750 ($344,138 net of discount). We also had $44,330 in borrowing availability under our senior secured credit facility, which includes $1,000 in borrowing availability under our Canadian revolving credit facility.
We currently have negative working capital and anticipate that in the future we will have negative working capital balances. We are able to operate with a working capital deficit because cash from sales is usually received before related liabilities for product, supplies, labor and services become due. Funds available from sales not needed immediately to pay for operating expenses have typically been used for noncurrent capital expenditures and payment of long-term debt obligations under our senior secured credit facility and senior notes.
Short-term liquidity requirements — We generally consider our short-term liquidity requirements to consist of those items that are expected to be incurred within the next twelve months and believe those requirements to consist primarily of funds necessary to pay operating expenses, interest and principal payments on our debt, capital expenditures related to the new store construction and other expenditures associated with acquiring new games, remodeling facilities and recurring replacement of equipment and improvements.
 
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As of November 3, 2013, we expect our short-term liquidity requirements to include (a) approximately $110,000 of capital expenditures (net of cash contributions from landlords), (b) scheduled debt service payments of $30,441, including $1,500 in principal payments and $28,941 in interest, (c) lease obligation payments of $56,603 and (d) estimated cash tax payments of approximately $2,700.
Long-term liquidity requirements — We generally consider our long-term liquidity requirements to consist of those items that are expected to be incurred beyond the next twelve months and believe these requirements consist primarily of funds necessary for new store development and construction, replacement of games and equipment, performance-necessary renovations and other non-recurring capital expenditures that need to be made periodically to our stores and payments of scheduled debt and lease obligations. We intend to satisfy our long-term liquidity requirements through various sources of capital, including our existing working capital, cash provided by operations, and borrowings under our senior secured credit facility.
We believe the cash flows from operations, together with our existing cash balances and borrowings under the senior secured credit facility described below, will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs for working capital, capital expenditures, and debt service needs in the foreseeable future. Our ability to make scheduled payments of principal or interest on, or to refinance, our indebtedness, or to fund planned capital expenditures, will depend on future performance, which is subject to general economic conditions, competitive environment and other factors.
Indebtedness
Senior Secured Credit Facility — Our senior secured credit facility 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 will be used to provide financing for general purposes. The Company originally received proceeds on the term loan facility of $148,500, net of a $1,500 discount. The discount is being amortized to interest expense over the life of the term loan facility. As of November 3, 2013, we had no borrowings under the revolving credit facility, borrowings of $144,750 ($144,138, net of discount) under the term facility and $5,670 in letters of credit outstanding. 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 November 3, 2013 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 interest rates per annum applicable to loans, other than swingline loans, under our senior secured credit facility are set periodically based on, at our option, either (1) the greatest of (a) the defined prime rate in effect, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect plus 1 / 2 of 1% and (c) a Eurodollar rate which is subject to a minimum (or, in the case of the Canadian revolving credit facility, a Canadian prime rate or Canadian cost of funds rate), for one-, two-, three- or six-months (or, if agreed by the applicable lenders, nine or twelve months) or, in relation to the Canadian revolving credit facility, 30-, 60-, 90- or 180-day interest periods chosen by us or our Canadian subsidiary, as applicable in each case (the “Base Rate”), plus an applicable margin or (2) a defined Eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin. Swingline loans bear interest at the Base Rate plus the applicable margin. The effective rate of interest on borrowings under our senior secured credit facility is 5.2% for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013.
On May 13, 2011, the Company executed an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the senior secured credit facility. The Amendment reduced the applicable term loan margins and LIBOR floor used in setting interest rates, as well as limited the Company’s requirement to meet the covenant ratios, as stipulated in the Amendment, until such time as we make a draw on our revolving credit facility or issue letters of credit in excess of $12,000. As of November 3, 2013, we have had no draws on our revolving credit facility and outstanding letters of credit have not exceeded $12,000, and as such we were not required to maintain financial ratios under our senior secured credit facility.
On May 14, 2013, the Company executed a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the senior secured credit facility. The primary modification included in the Second Amendment is a reduction in the applicable term loan margin by 0.75% per annum based on a consolidated leverage ratio greater than or equal to 2.75:1.00. If our consolidated leverage ratio is less than 2.75:1.00, the applicable term loan margin will be reduced further by 0.25% for periods subsequent to fiscal 2013. Additionally, the Second Amendment reduced the LIBOR floor used in setting rates by 0.25%.
        Interest rates on borrowings under our senior secured credit facility will vary based on the movement of prescribed indexes and/or applicable margin percentages. On the last day of each calendar quarter, we will be required to pay a commitment fee on the average daily unused portion of the revolving credit facilities (with swingline loans not deemed, for these purposes, to be a utilization of the revolving credit facility). Our senior secured credit facility requires scheduled quarterly payments of principal on the term loans near the end of each of the fiscal quarters in aggregate annual amounts equal to a percentage of the original aggregate principal amount of the term loan with the balance payable on the maturity date. 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. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013 we made a $608 debt prepayment based on our fiscal 2012 excess cash flow. The excess cash flow prepayment represented early payment of $375 in principal which was due on April 30, 2013 and $233 in principal which was due on July 30, 2013.
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 November 3, 2013, the OHA Funds held approximately 9.97%, or $14,431, of our total term loan obligation. Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. is an independent investment firm that is not an affiliate of Oak Hill Capital Partners, nor is it under common control with Oak Hill Capital Partners. Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. and an affiliate of Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC co-manage Oak Hill Special Opportunities Fund, L.P., which is a private fund. Certain employees of Oak Hill Capital Partners, in their individual capacities, have passive investments in Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. and/or the funds it manages.
 
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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 on the senior notes. As of November 3, 2013, our $200,000 of senior notes had an approximate fair value of $219,800 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 November 3, 2013.
Covenants —Our senior secured credit facility and the indenture governing the senior notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, will 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, and acquire other businesses or sell assets. In addition, under our senior secured credit facility, we will be required to meet certain financial covenants, ratios and tests, including a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum total leverage ratio. The indenture under which the senior notes have been issued also contain similar covenants and events of defaults.
Cash Flows
The following table presents a summary of our net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities:

 	  	Thirty-Nine Weeks	 	 	Thirty-Nine Weeks	 	
 	  	Ended November 3, 2013	 	 	Ended October 28, 2012	 	
Net cash provided by (used in):	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Operating activities	  	$	86,294	  	 	$	67,115	  	
Investing activities	  	 	(75,100	) 	 	 	(49,981	) 	
Financing activities	  	 	(1,943	) 	 	 	(1,125	) 	
Net cash provided by operating activities was $86,294 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to cash provided by operating activities of $67,115 for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012. Improved cash flows from operations were driven primarily by additional non-comparable store sales, increased comparable stores revenues, lower operating payroll and benefits expenses due to a decrease in hourly labor offset by higher management labor and higher pre-opening costs due to the timing of new store openings.
Net cash used in investing activities was $75,100 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to $49,981 for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012. Net cash used in investing activities increased mainly due to an increase in capital expenditures. Capital expenditures totaled $75,308 (excluding approximately $7,459 in fixed asset related accrued liabilities) for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 and reflect a $25,062 increase in capital spending over the thirty-nine week period of fiscal 2012. New store capital expenditures increased $25,143 during the thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2013 related primarily to construction of our Virginia Beach, Virginia store, which opened during the second quarter of 2013, our Albany, New York and Syracuse, New York stores which opened in the third quarter of 2013, and our Cary, North Carolina and Livonia, Michigan stores which opened in November and December 2013, respectively. Capital expenditures related to the major remodel project on seven existing stores and several smaller scale remodel projects increased $6,654 during the thirty-nine weeks of 2013. Partially offsetting increased expenditures related to new store openings and remodel projects was decreased maintenance and other operating improvement initiative expenditures of $6,735 in the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012.
Net cash used by financing activities was $1,943 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2013 compared to cash used in financing activities of $1,125 for the thirty-nine weeks ended October 28, 2012. Net cash used in investing activities increased due to the costs related to the Second Amendment to the senior secured credit facility in the second quarter of fiscal 2013.
We plan on financing future growth through operating cash flows, debt facilities and tenant improvement allowances from landlords. We expect to spend between $121,000 and $126,000 ($105,000 to $110,000 net of cash contributions from landlords) in capital expenditures during fiscal 2013. The fiscal 2013 expenditures are expected to include approximately $95,000 to $100,000 ($79,000 to $84,000 net of cash contributions from landlords) for new store construction and operating improvement initiatives, including seven store remodels, $11,000 for game refreshment and $15,000 in maintenance capital. A portion of the 2013 new store expenditures is related to stores that will be under construction in 2013 but will not be open until 2014.
 
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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The following tables set forth the contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of November 3, 2013:
Payment due by period

 	  	Total	 	  	1 Year
or Less	 	  	2-3 Years	 	  	4-5 Years	 	  	After 5
Years	 	
Senior secured credit facility(1)	  	$	144,750	  	  	$	1,500	  	  	$	143,250	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	
Senior notes	  	 	200,000	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	200,000	  	  	 	—  	  	
Interest requirements(2)	  	 	127,459	  	  	 	28,941	  	  	 	54,518	  	  	 	44,000	  	  	 	—  	  	
Operating leases(3)	  	 	546,336	  	  	 	56,603	  	  	 	110,035	  	  	 	101,943	  	  	 	277,755	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	1,018,545	  	  	$	87,044	  	  	$	307,803	  	  	$	345,943	  	  	$	277,755	  	

(1)	Our senior secured credit facility includes a $150,000 term loan facility and $50,000 revolving credit facility, including a sub-facility for borrowings in Canadian dollars by our Canadian subsidiary, a letter of credit sub-facility, and a swingline sub-facility. As of November 3, 2013, we had no borrowings under the revolving credit facility, borrowings of $144,750 ($144,138 net of discount) under the term facility and $5,670 in letters of credit outstanding.	
(2)	The cash obligations for interest requirements consist of requirements on our fixed rate debt obligations at their contractual rates and variable rate debt obligations at rates in effect at November 3, 2013.	
(3)	Our operating leases generally provide for one or more renewal options. These renewal options allow us to extend the term of the lease for a specified time at an established annual lease payment. Future obligations related to lease renewal options that have been exercised or were reasonably assured to be exercised as of the lease origination date, have been included in the table above. The operating lease obligations include those related to the Company’s location in Bethesda, Maryland. See Note 5, “Commitments and Contingencies” to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements” for a description of certain litigation pertaining to the Bethesda, Maryland location.	
Accounting Policies
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and assumptions affect amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of gain and loss contingencies at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Our current estimates are subject to change if different assumptions as to the outcome of future events were made. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis and predicate those estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. We adjust our assumptions and judgments when facts and circumstances dictate. Since future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, actual results may differ from the estimates we used in preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements. A complete description of our critical accounting policies is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2013.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements — See Note 1 “Description of Business and Basis of Presentation” to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements” for a description of new accounting standards and their anticipated effects on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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 3, 2013.
 
ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	
There have been no material changes in our quantitative and qualitative market risks since the prior reporting period.
 
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”) became law. The Act provides smaller companies and debt only issuers with a permanent exemption from the Sarbanes-Oxley internal control audit requirements. The permanent exemption applies only to the external audit requirement of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Non-accelerated filers are still required to disclose “management’s assessment” of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. There were no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during our third quarter ended November 3, 2013, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q includes statements that are, or may deemed to be, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “will” or “should” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They appear in a number of places throughout this Form 10-Q and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which we operate.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. An expanded discussion of these risk factors is contained in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February  3, 2013.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	
Information regarding legal proceedings is incorporated by reference from Note 5 to our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Part I of this report.
 
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	
There has been no material change in the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 2013 as filed with the SEC.
 
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	

Exhibit
Number	  	Description	
 	 	
  31.1	  	Certification of Stephen M. King, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Registrant, pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a) or 17 CFR 240.15d-14(a).	
 	 	
  31.2	  	Certification of Brian A. Jenkins, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 17 CFR 240.13a-14(a) or 17 CFR 240.15d-14(a).	
 	 	
  32.1	  	Certification of Stephen M. King, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.	
 	 	
  32.2	  	Certification of Brian A. Jenkins, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.	
 	 	
101	  	XBRL Interactive Datafiles	
 
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 	 	DAVE & BUSTER’S, INC.,
a Missouri corporation	
 	 	 	
Date: December 17, 2013	 	By:	 	/s/ Stephen M. King	
 	 	 	 	Stephen M. King	
 	 	 	 	Chief Executive Officer	
 	 	 	
Date: December 17, 2013	 	By:	 	/s/ Brian A. Jenkins	
 	 	 	 	Brian A. Jenkins	
 	 	 	 	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer	
 
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Stephen M. King, Chief Executive Officer of Dave & Buster’s, Inc., certify that:
 
1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Dave & Buster’s, Inc.;	
 
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;	
 
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;	
 
4.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:	
 
 	a)	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;	
 
 	b)	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;	
 
 	c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and	
 
 	d)	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s third fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and	
 
5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):	
 
 	a)	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and	
 
 	b)	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.	

Date: December 17, 2013	  	/s/ Stephen M. King	
 	  	Stephen M. King	
 	  	Chief Executive Officer	

Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Brian A. Jenkins, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dave & Buster’s, Inc., certify that:
 
1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Dave & Buster’s, Inc.;	
 
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;	
 
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;	
 
4.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:	
 
 	a)	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;	
 
 	b)	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;	
 
 	c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and	
 
 	d)	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s third fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and	
 
5.	The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):	
 
 	a)	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and	
 
 	b)	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.	

Date: December 17, 2013	  	/s/ Brian A. Jenkins	
 	  	Brian A. Jenkins	
 	  	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer	

Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Dave & Buster’s, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 3, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Stephen M. King, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:
 
 	(1)	The Report fully complies with the applicable requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and	
 
 	(2)	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.	
Date: December 17, 2013

/s/ Stephen M. King	
Stephen M. King	
Chief Executive Officer	

Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Dave & Buster’s, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 3, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Brian A. Jenkins, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:
 
 	(1)	The Report fully complies with the applicable requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and	
 
 	(2)	The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.	
Date: December 17, 2013

/s/ Brian A. Jenkins	
Brian A. Jenkins	
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer