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Dave & Buster's Entertainment vs Papa Johns International: PLAY and PZZA compared
Dave & Buster's Entertainment is the larger company: $544M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $455M for Papa Johns International (Q3 2026). Dave & Buster's Entertainment is growing faster (-2% against -10% a year earlier). Dave & Buster's Entertainment is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.6% against 3.1%.
Where the money goes: PLAY and PZZA
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.
Papa Johns International (PZZA) · Q3 2026
Papa Johns International, Q3 2026: revenue $455M (-10% year over year), operating margin 3.1%, net earnings $3.3M, operating cash flow $22.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) | Papa Johns International (PZZA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $544M | $455M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -2% | -10% |
| Operating margin | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Net earnings | −$12.5M | $3.3M |
| Net margin | -2.3% | 0.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $46.8M | $22.7M |
| Free cash flow | — | $9.7M |
| Market value | $272M | $654M |
| P/E | — | 23.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $13.00 | $23.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
- Entertainment revenues: $333M (61%)
- Food and beverage revenues: $212M (39%)
Papa Johns International
- Commissary revenues: $222M (49%)
- Company-owned restaurant sales: $131M (29%)
- Franchise royalties and fees: $43.1M (9%)
- Advertising funds revenue: $36.7M (8%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Dave & Buster's Entertainment or Papa Johns International?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment is the larger company: $544M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $455M for Papa Johns International (Q3 2026).
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment or Papa Johns International growing faster?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment is growing faster (-2% against -10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Dave & Buster's Entertainment or Papa Johns International?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.6% against 3.1%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 14, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.