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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store vs Dave & Buster's Entertainment: CBRL and PLAY compared
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is the larger company: $849M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $544M for Dave & Buster's Entertainment (Q2 FY27). Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is growing faster (-2% against -2% a year earlier). Dave & Buster's Entertainment is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.6% against 1.5%.
Where the money goes: CBRL and PLAY
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) · Q4 FY26
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Q4 FY26: revenue $849M (-2% year over year), operating margin 1.5%, net earnings $12.2M, operating cash flow $114M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) · Q2 FY27
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Q2 FY27: revenue $544M (-2% year over year), operating margin 3.6%, net loss $12.5M, operating cash flow $46.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) | Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q4 FY26 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $849M | $544M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -2% | -2% |
| Operating margin | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Net earnings | $12.2M | −$12.5M |
| Net margin | 1.4% | -2.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $114M | $46.8M |
| Free cash flow | $86.0M | — |
| Market value | $1.5B | $272M |
| P/E | 46.0× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $50.71 | $13.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
- Restaurant: $698M (82%)
- Retail: $151M (18%)
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
- Entertainment revenues: $333M (61%)
- Food and beverage revenues: $212M (39%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or Dave & Buster's Entertainment?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is the larger company: $849M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $544M for Dave & Buster's Entertainment (Q2 FY27).
Is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or Dave & Buster's Entertainment growing faster?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is growing faster (-2% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or Dave & Buster's Entertainment?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.6% against 1.5%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-K filed Sep 25, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 14, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.