![]() Today, Cory is the president and founder of Amusement Source International while Mike is the owner of JMP Consulting. 2, 1986, are (from left to right): Cory Haynes, Buster Corley, Tom Aston, Sterling Smith (holding his son, Jacob), Dave Corriveau, Barry Carter (kneeling), Paul Curd, Ted Waldrom, Mike Plunkett (holding his son, Jamie), Calvin Jefferson and Pat Betts.Ĭory Haynes and Mike Plunkett were both lifelong friends and business colleagues of both Dave and Buster and key players who served in senior roles at D&B from the beginning and for many years. They were a dynamic pair of outstanding pioneers in their field.” At the celebration of Dave & Buster’s 4th anniversary on Dec. Dave was a unique personality, and each brought creative energy to the business, never compromising the level of customer experience. Buster was the consummate ‘people person,’ a great, compassionate leader. “From the moment we acquired 80% of Dave & Buster’s in 1989, I really enjoyed working with them. He was chairman of D&B after Edison spun off the business to become an independent public company: ![]() With Buster’s passing, I asked for comments from several of them:Īndy Newman is the former chairman and CEO of Edison Brother Stores, which owned D&B from 1989 until 1995. I was fortunate to be friends with Dave for many years, met Buster several times, and became friendly with many of their management team who worked with them. Dave and Buster touched –– and taught –– so many of us who operated and entertained well over a hundred million guests in the 40+ year history of the company they started. Dave & Buster’s founders: Dave Corriveau and Buster Corley.īuster Corley passed away far too soon in January, following his business partner Dave Corriveau who left us in 2015. But the execution –– at those volume levels –– was the part that was most awe-inspiring to me. The innovative combination of restaurant, bar and upscale arcade was one thing. I remember walking into my first D&B in 1987 or so. I can’t imagine there are more than a very few owners or operators in our arcade and family entertainment industry who haven’t visited a Dave & Buster’s to see what they could learn. ![]() This content was originally published in RePlay Magazine. ![]()
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