Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Dave & Buster's Targets India's Entertainment Market with Expansion
Dave & Buster's, a US company with restaurants and games, is opening more places in India.
They're working with a partner to open 15 stores in the next few years.
The first one was in Bengaluru, and now there's one in Mumbai, with another planned for New Delhi.
These places have games, food, and drinks all in one spot.
The company thinks India is a really important place to grow because lots of people have more money to spend on fun things.
They're competing with other entertainment places already in India, but they hope to stand out by offering everything – food, drinks, games, and watching sports – all together in a fun environment.
Dave & Buster's, a US entertainment chain, is expanding into India with its second location in Mumbai.
The company is partnering with the Malpani Group to open 15 stores in the next five to seven years.
The Mumbai outlet includes features like nitro-lighting bowling, a DJ stage, and arcade games.
The indoor entertainment market in India is valued at over ₹4,500 crore and is experiencing rapid growth.
Dave & Buster's aims to differentiate itself by combining food, drinks, games, and live sports at scale.
- Who
- Dave & Buster's, in partnership with the Malpani Group, is expanding its entertainment venues in India.
- What
- Dave & Buster's is expanding its entertainment business in India with a new Mumbai location.
- When
- The Mumbai location opened recently, following a Bengaluru debut in late 2024, with expansion over the next 5-7 years.
- Where
- Dave & Buster's is expanding in India, starting with Mumbai, and will be opening in New Delhi.
- Why
- The expansion is due to the rapidly growing indoor entertainment market and rising middle-class incomes in India.
Existing Competitors
Dave & Buster's Approach
Market Presence
Existing Competitors
Timezone has been in India for almost two decades.
Dave & Buster's Approach
Dave & Buster's offers all four elements – food, drinks, games and live sports – at scale.
- Company
- Dave & Buster's
- Partnership
- Malpani Group
- Locations Opened
- Bengaluru, Mumbai
- Planned Locations
- New Delhi
- Target Market
- India
- Investment per Store
- $2 to 4 million
- Breakeven Period
- 3-4 years
- Market Size
- Over ₹4,500 crore