Dave & Buster’s officially coming to El Paso

Bassett Place is the home of the only IMAX theater in El Paso.

And later this year it’s going to be home to the first Dave & Buster’s in the Sun City.

Mall management made it official Thursday while also talking about the renovation work in the mall’s food court that will make room for the 36,000-square-foot Dave & Buster’s.

The popular restaurant offers food, alcohol and an entertainment area for games and watching TV.

No official opening date has been announced, but it’s expected to open sometime in late 2015.

To make way for Dave & Buster’s, Bassett Place’s Caf Plaza Food Court is being redeveloped into a smaller six-unit facility.

The existing food court will be closed for the remainder of 2015, with new eateries slated to open during the first quarter of 2016.

Among the dining options, Bassett Place shoppers will have the opportunity to enjoy such traditional fare as sandwiches and salads at Subway, pizza and calzone at Sbarro the Italian Eatery, plus an assortment of Asian cuisine at Chinese Gourmet Express and Sansei, a Japanese counterpart to Chinese Gourmet Express. Other eateries joining the food court will be announced at a later date.

What’s Needed To Get A Dave & Buster’s? (From Dave & Buster’s Website)

Dave & Buster’s combines an entertainment, restaurant and sports bar venue under one roof. Our customers are as diverse as each of these. Customers in daytime are different from evening and nighttime customers.

Market Requirements

Super-regional Draw:
700,000 to 1,000,000 daytime population (within 10 miles)
Average guest travels 22 minutes to visit our stores.

Core Customer

Dave & Buster’s has a broad demographic appeal, serving as an attractive entertainment value for fun-seeking, casual-plus dining customers who enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Site Requirements

Looking for freestanding or inline with the following specifications:
26,500 square feet (+/- 1,000 square feet) OR 40,000 square feet (+/- 1,000 square feet)
Midway Seating: 50
Special Events Seating: 200
+/- 175′ x 200′ Footprint
300 to 400 Parking Spaces (can be shared)
Two-Level Storefront Height/Facade
Clear Height = +/- 16’0″

Dave & Buster?s Company Information

Publicly traded as of October 10, 2014
70 stores in 27 states and Canada operating as of September 29, 2014
Average Unit Volume of $10.1 million for 2013 fiscal year