Dave & Buster's Co-Founder James 'Buster' Coley Passes Away in Apparent Suicide

James 'Buster' Coley, co-founder of the popular arcade and restaurant chain Dave & Buster's, has passed away at the age of 72.

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Dave & Buster's was first established in Dallas in 1982 by James 'Buster' Coley and David Corriveau.

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Coley owned a popular restaurant, while Corriveau owned an adult entertainment venue.

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The two noticed that their customers often visited both establishments and decided to join forces, with Corriveau winning a coin toss to have his name listed first in the brand.

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Today, Dave & Buster's has over 140 locations worldwide.

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A representative for Dave & Buster's described Coley as an innovative and creative force with a pioneering spirit.

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They added that he was passionate about hospitality, demanded excellence, and cared deeply for his team members.

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Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time. While we will miss his wise counsel and his easy laugh, the legacy he and Dave built endures.

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The police are still investigating the incident, and a formal manner of death has not been announced at this time.

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