THE co-founder of Dave & Buster’s James "Buster" Corley has been found dead at his home aged 72.
Corley was found inside his home near White Rock Lake on January 2, 2023.
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What was James Corley's net worth?
Corley was the co-founder of the successful restaurant chain Dave & Busters alongside David "Dave" Corriveau.
The businessman's net worth is estimated to be between $6million and $10million.
Who was James Corley?
Born in 1950 in Dallas, James Corley became a successful businessman.
He helped created the famous "eatertainment" company in 1982.
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He opened the first Dave & Busters with his business partner Corriveau in Dallas, Texas.
The two created a concept that combines a full-service restaurant with a video arcade.
Dave died in 2015 at the age of 63.
What happened to James Coley?
Corley was found dead at his home from a "suspected suicide".
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His daughter Kate Corley told WFAA in a statement: "Buster Corley had a stroke four months ago that caused severe damage to the communication and personality part of his brain."
A representative with Dave & Busters also released a statement about the tragic death and branded Corley as an "innovative and creative force."
The spokesperson said: "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.
"Buster’s passion for hospitality, his demand for excellence, and the deep care he had for his team members were unparalleled.
"Our hearts go out to his family at this difficult time and while we will miss his wise counsel and his easy laugh, the legacy he and Dave built endures.”
When did James Coley launch Dave & Buster's?
Corley and Corriveau opened the first D&B in Dallas in 1982.
The duo were operating separate businesses in the late 1970s - Buster a restaurant and Dave an arcade.
The two establishments were only a few doors away from each other so their owners quickly realized they often shared the same customers who were looking for a meal after their game.
That's when they came up with the idea to combine the two attractions and opened their first D&B in Dallas’ “Restaurant Row.”
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Dave won a coin toss meaning his name came first.
The company has since opened 151 locations across the country.
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