James Buster Corley, co-founder of Dave and Busters, has passed away at the age of 72. Dave & Busters is a famous restaurant brand with 151 locations in the United States and two locations in Canada. On January 2, James’ body was found at his home. When officers ran to his home in Dallas, Texas, circumstances revealed he had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
His daughter Kate revealed to WFAA that James suffered a stroke four months ago that damaged the communication and personality parts of his brain. She added that families need privacy when grieving the death of a loved one. Dave and Busters also expressed their sadness, adding that James’ enthusiasm for hospitality, desire for quality and care for the other team members contributed to the success of the team. work of the chain. According to a company spokesperson:
“Our thoughts are with his family at this terrible time, and although we will miss his wise advice and easy-going laughter, the legacy he and Dave established will exist.”
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Dave and Busters was founded in Dallas in 1982.
The adventure of Dave and Busters began in 1982, and David Corriveau was the second founder along with James. By 1997, the restaurant company had opened several locations around the country, as well as several other locations where Jillian’s operated. Oak Hill Capital Partners acquired the company in 2010. They continued on their profitable path until the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, which severely disrupted all restaurant operations. all around the world. This affected sales, but business recovered the following year. When the first restaurant opened in 1982, Corriveau was in charge of entertainment and gambling, while Corley was in charge of food and drinks.
While other restaurant chains sought to enthrall diners with their culinary options, the company rose to fame in the 1990s for its gaming facilities. They are best known for triggering games with Power Cards, although the company eventually switched to using regular tokens. On certain occasions, Dave & Busters has become famous for providing sports watching services on giant televisions. In 2015, they even created a smartphone app where customers could play games of their choice in stores.
The restaurant’s kitchen and beverage menus also received positive reviews. Pasta, burgers, desserts and other dishes are on the menu. The company also has a restriction that visitors under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a guardian and can only stay until 10pm. They have supported the Ultimate Fighting Championship, World Wrestling Entertainment, San Jose Sharks and other organizations.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn