Dave & Buster’s co-founder, James W Corley, who’s best known for launching ‘entertainment,’ chain with Dave Corriveau left us for his heavenly abode, know the net worth of Buster
The famous businessman passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 on his 72nd birthday. James was reportedly found dead at his home near White Rock Lake, Dallas.
The tragic news of Corley’s demise was confirmed by his daughter and a spokesperson of Dave and Buster’s.
James Buster Corley net worth in 2023 and cause of death news
As per a report by WFAA, the authorities responded to a report of a man with an “apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.” He was later identified to be Corley.
After learning about the demise of the businessman, netizens took to social media platform Twitter as they expressed their grief and condolences to James’ family.
Meanwhile, many want to know more about the life of the late businessman including his career and net worth. So, here’s all the details that one needs to know about.
Cause of Death
As per the statement given by Corley’s daughter, “Buster Corley had a stroke four months ago that caused severe damage to the communication and personality part of his brain.”
Meanwhile the spokesperson of the restaurant and entertainment chain stated that Corley left a legacy behind as he expressed, “His pioneering spirit and steadfast belief that ‘everybody is somebody’ set the foundation for bringing food and games to millions of Dave & Buster’s guests over the past 40 years.”
Net Worth
For those who are curious to know about the worth of the late businessman, let us tell you, as per various reports, Corley’s net worth is estimated to be somewhat around $6-10 million.
Career
In 1982, Corley opened his first restaurant, Dave and Buster’s. Later, a retail conglomerate invested in the company and soon afterwards it opened in more and more locations in the other cities.
By 1997, the business expanded quite successfully as the brand opened as many as 10 franchises across the United States.
As of January 2023, Corley’s restaurant and entertainment chain has opened as many as 140 franchisees in the US as well as Canada.
According to a report by Macrotrends, the restaurant chain, Dave and Buster’s present worth is estimated to be somewhat around $1.7 billion.
However, the brand had faced quite many losses during the Covid-19 pandemic. As per reports, the chain saw as much as 70% losses during the fiscal year 2020.
Despite this, in April, last year, the brand announced that it would acquire a Texas-based entertainment business for $835 million.
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