Full-Time
Updated on 9/3/2026
Family dining and kid-focused entertainment
$16.90 - $17.90/hr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
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Chuck E. Cheese operates family dining and entertainment restaurants with pizza, arcade games, and live kid-focused entertainment across a large network of locations. Guests pay on-site to enjoy meals and play coin-operated games and attractions, with some venues featuring animatronic performances. It differentiates itself through its enduring brand promise of “Where A Kid Can Be A Kid,” its extensive footprint, and a franchise-driven model that combines dining with entertainment. The goal is to provide a safe, affordable, and enjoyable outing that families want to repeat.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$625M
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1977
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South Toledo Chuck E. Cheese location known for last original animatronic band closes. 09/01/2026 Toledo's Chuck E. Cheese location on Airport Highway closed yesterday after being open since 1993. The south Toledo location was the last regular Chuck E. Cheese location remaining that featured the restaurant chain's original animatronic band, Munch's Make Believe Band. The company said the location was closing because its lease was expiring. Meanwhile, Chuck E. Cheese said Toledo's Monroe Street location will stay open.
Chuck E. Cheese closes South Toledo location, disappointing fans ALEX BRACKEN Aug 31, 2026 THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH
Chuck E. Cheese is undergoing a major transformation under CEO Scott Drake, who joined the company as chief financial officer in 2024. The Irving-based entertainment chain, which hosts 550,000 birthday parties annually, has invested millions in renovating its US locations and implementing new pricing packages. The company is testing a new store concept in North Texas that will expand nationwide. These changes come after CEC Entertainment filed for bankruptcy in June 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, having previously reported losses of $28 million in fiscal year 2019. The company had struggled with nearly $1 billion in debt since private equity firm Apollo Global Management took it private in a leveraged buyout. Drake attributes the turnaround to strategic capital use, new customer engagement methods, and maintaining core strengths. The company now feels financially stable enough to pursue an ambitious expansion plan.
Dave & Busters to purchase Main Event for $835 million. July 25, 2026 Dave & Busters is set to expand its family entertainment footprint by acquiring Main Event, strengthening its position in the competitive US arcade and entertainment-centre market. A major family entertainment acquisition. The announced purchase is valued at $835 million, with the transaction scheduled for completion by the end of the year. Main Event CEO Chris Morris is expected to lead the combined company after the deal closes. Dave & Busters says the acquisition should contribute to earnings and future growth, while generating $20 million in cost synergies during the first two years. The deal is expected to support both earnings and growth, with $20 million in cost synergies targeted within the first two years. Two brands with different audiences. At the time of the announcement, Dave & Busters listed 146 venues, while Main Event listed 49 locations. Those figures were counted from each company's location pages and may have differed slightly as listings changed. Both businesses have a substantial presence in Texas, where each company began. Their customer groups also differ: Main Event has traditionally focused on families with younger children, while Dave & Busters has generally aimed its offer at young adults. The arrangement follows Chuck E. Cheese's earlier acquisition of Peter Piper Pizza, a move that further consolidated the large US family entertainment centre sector before the pandemic. What could change for arcade games? The companies indicated that the two brands would retain their existing names and distinct areas of focus. That leaves open questions about how the acquisition may influence arcade-game purchasing and location strategies. Dave & Busters had paused some game-development activity during the pandemic. As those efforts resume, future Dave & Busters-exclusive games - whether released temporarily or permanently - could potentially reach Main Event venues as well, although no such rollout was confirmed. For more arcade industry news, explore the RETROCADE blog. Readers considering a home setup can also compare arcade machines, review the arcade machine buying guide, or browse racing arcades and virtual pinball machines.
Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World is coming to Plano. State filings show the entertainment brand is planning an 18,000-square-foot indoor playground Matilda Preisendorf Jul 20, 2026 7:30 AM Families in Plano may soon have a new place to climb, slide and play. According to a filing submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Chuck E. Cheese is planning to open an Adventure World location at 801 W. 15th St. The project calls for converting an existing retail space into an 18,000-square-foot indoor playground. Construction is estimated to cost $850,000, with work expected to begin Sept. 7 and wrap up by Dec. 7, 2026. A different kind of Chuck E. Cheese. Adventure World represents a new direction for the longtime family entertainment brand. Instead of focusing on arcade games and prize counters, the concept centers on active play designed for children ages 3 to 8. Inside, families can expect multilevel climbing structures, slides, tunnels, a mini soccer court and an interactive dance floor that lights up beneath every step. Unlike many indoor playgrounds, parents are encouraged to join the fun, with no height restrictions preventing them from climbing alongside their kids. North Texas families may already be familiar with the concept. The first Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World opened in Arlington in November 2025, introducing the company's expanded vision for indoor family entertainment. Building on A growing concept. Adventure World follows the rollout of Chuck E. Cheese's Adventure Zones, which debuted in 2024 with trampolines, obstacle courses and other active attractions. After strong response from families, the company has continued investing in play-focused experiences, with additional Adventure World locations planned across the country throughout 2026. If the Plano project moves forward as scheduled, it will bring the brand's second Adventure World to North Texas and offer another option for families looking to keep young children active no matter the weather.