Dave & Buster's Sets Sales Records with Honolulu Opening.

Business Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 2001

Dave & Buster's, Inc. (NYSE:DAB) celebrated the launch of its Honolulu location on October 3, and the new store has set Company records for first opening weekend sales.

The Honolulu store is Dave & Buster's 30th complex and is situated in the Victoria Ward Centers, overlooking Hawaii's famous Waikiki Beach. The location was chosen for its access and appeal to the local population as well as its visibility to island visitors. The 40,000 square foot Dave & Buster's is unique in its design, encompassing three levels, including a rooftop patio area.

"To set the all time opening weekend sales records for a store that is only 40,000 square feet is quite an accomplishment," stated Dave Corriveau, co-founder of Dave & Buster's. "Taking into account the current temporary softness of the Hawaiian tourist market makes this sales record amazing!"

"We are extremely proud of our team in opening this exciting new Dave & Buster's," commented Buster Corley, co-founder of Dave & Buster's. "From inception to the record-setting grand opening, our team of D&B professionals has successfully brought Big Time Fun(R) to the islands."

Victoria Ward Centers is home to over 120 shops, including many major retailers and a number of unique stores with a distinctive island flair. A new 16-screen cineplex recently opened adding even more attraction to the popular shopping destination. Further information on Victoria Ward Centers can be found at www.victoriaward.com.

Dave & Buster's has traditionally used its grand opening celebrations to support local charities. The Honolulu grand opening had over 2,000 attendees and raised $25,000 for the Honolulu Rotary Club.

During 2001, Dave & Buster's has also opened new stores in Miami, Florida and Frisco, Texas, a rapidly growing northern suburb of Dallas. The fourth and final store opening for the year is planned during the fourth quarter in Cleveland, Ohio. Four new stores are currently planned for 2002.

Founded in 1982, Dave & Buster's is one of the country's leading upscale restaurant/entertainment concepts with 30 locations throughout the United States. Additionally, Dave & Buster's has international license agreements for the Pacific Rim, Canada, the Middle East and Mexico. Dave & Buster's stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol DAB. Further information on the Company can be found on its website, www.daveandbusters.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements that involve assumptions regarding Company operations and future prospects. Although the Company believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are subject to risk and uncertainty, including, among other things, certain economic conditions, competition, development factors and operating costs. Caution should be taken that these factors could cause the actual results to differ from those stated or implied in this and other Company communications. Information on risk factors affecting the Company's results can be found in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its latest Form 10-K.