Tarun Lal is the Chief Executive Officer of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., a position he assumed in May 2024. With over two decades of leadership in the restaurant and entertainment sectors, Lal has a distinguished career marked by transformative growth and operational turnarounds. His expertise spans brand revitalization, franchise management, and customer-centric innovation, making him a pivotal figure in steering experiential entertainment companies toward sustained success. Before joining Dave & Buster's, Lal served as President and CEO of Main Event Entertainment from 2021 to 2024, where he oversaw the expansion of the family entertainment chain to over 60 locations, significantly boosting revenue and market presence through strategic investments in technology and venue enhancements. Previously, as President and CEO of Jack in the Box Inc. from 2019 to 2021, he navigated the company through economic challenges, delivering improved same-store sales and profitability. Earlier roles included key executive positions at Burger King Corporation and Yum! Brands, notably as Chief Operating Officer for Pizza Hut U.S., where he drove multimillion-dollar growth initiatives and streamlined operations across thousands of locations. At Dave & Buster's, Lal is focused on accelerating the company's evolution into a premier destination for dining, arcade gaming, and immersive entertainment. His leadership emphasizes portfolio optimization, digital engagement, and new store development to enhance guest experiences and drive long-term shareholder value, building on the company's 200+ locations nationwide.