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Founded in 1998, Dallas-based Main Event Entertainment is rapidly growing, currently with 52 centers across the United States and new centers in the pipeline for continued expansion in the East, Midwest, and Southern regions. Serving more than 20 million guests annually, Main Event is the perfect place for families, young adults, and groups of all ages to have active FUN together. In June of 2022, Main Event became a part of the Dave and Buster’s family of brands. For more information, visit DaveandBusters.com read more
Main Event Company Culture
Main Event Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.9/5
Main Event's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
B+Environment
BExecutive Team
BLeadership
BManager
BMain Event CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies
Chris Morris
74 /100
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Diversity at Main Event
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
C
Diverse employees at Main Event have rated CEO Rating, Happiness, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Main Event
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
C+
Women at Main Event have rated Compensation, CEO Rating, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Main Event eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
7
Main Event employees are 7% more likely to recommend Main Event as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Main Event
Working at Main Event is rated average by 122 employees, across various culture dimensions. Main Event employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Executive Team categories, putting Main Event’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Main Event was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Main Event
B
Overall Company Culture at Main Event is rated B
Last updated a month ago
Top
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Main Event ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Main Event Employee Reviews
Out of 73 Main Event employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Main Event improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
Positive Reviews From Main Event Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?He went straight to the point and was reasonable with my availability
- What makes you most happy at work?Knowing that my guests are satisfied with the service I provided for them.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?the community and has a good sense of welcomeness with our customers and coworkers
Constructive Feedback From Main Event Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Concern for someone else's business and organization. Honesty, professional, work environment, and keeping the employees safe.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Hiring better candidates, and 5 others words to complete the box
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Management doesnt handle probelms correctly
Main Event Company Information
Main Event Company Overview
Founded in 1998, Dallas-based Main Event Entertainment is rapidly growing, currently with 52 centers across the United States and new centers in the pipeline for continued expansion in the East, Midwest, and Southern regions. Serving more than 20 million guests annually, Main Event is the perfect place for families, young adults, and groups of all ages to have active FUN together. In June of 2022, Main Event became a part of the Dave and Buster’s family of brands. For more information, visit DaveandBusters.com
Main Event was founded in 1998 and its current CEO is Chris Morris. Since its inception 28 years ago, Main Event has grown to 7000 employees.
Main Event Mission, Vision & Values
Main Event Mission Statement
Connecting People... Making Memories... One Smile at A Time!
Main Event Vision Statement
We’re here to make moments worth remembering. Like when dad loses to his daughter in air hockey for the first time (you know, of many). Or when the whole family puts down their phones for more than 5 minutes and instead chooses to really be together. Or for that birthday. You know, the unforgettable one that everyone talks about for years. All these moments seemed small but set waves in motion that created stronger bonds and lasting memories that extended beyond our walls. When we say what we do matters, that’s why. We serve families of all shapes and sizes. Mom, dad and the kids. Your friend family. Your work family. Multiple generations of family. They all come here for real experiences together.
Main Event Values
- Raise your Game
- Go Above and Beyond
- Speak Up
- Make it Memorable
- Win through People
| Headquarter | 5445 Legacy Drive Suite 400 Plano, Texas 75024 United States Minor Outly |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mainevent.com |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.careers.mainevent.com |
| Social Sites |
Main Event Competitors
Main Event competitors include TopGolf and Dave & Buster's. Main Event ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Main Event compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Main Event Employees
Main Event has 7000 employees. 122 employees at Main Event have reviewed Main Event across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 122 Main Event employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Main Event are not very pleased with their total compensation at Main Event, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Main Event are generally satisfied with their team. 122 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Main Event are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Main Event believe the environment at Main Event is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Main Event is extremely fast. About 51% of the employees at Main Event work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Main Event are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Main Event - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Main Event KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Main Event employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Main Event's KPIs and OKRs.
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Main Event Salaries
How much does Main Event pay?
How much do people at Main Event get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Main Event is $127,310, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $126,905, or $61 per hour.
At Main Event, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $219,103 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,486 annually. Average Main Event salaries by department include: Marketing at $127,957, HR at $115,949, Sales at $147,576, and Communications at $97,008. Half of Main Event salaries are above $126,905.
48 employees at Main Event rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 141 ratings) while 45 employees at Main Event rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies (based on 45 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Main Event employees include job titles like Business Analyst, Marketing Associate, and Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Main Event employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
$127,310*
Average Compensation
$126,905*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Main Event Salaries by City
Main Event Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Main Event
Diverse employees at Main Event score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Main Event in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Main Event across various culture dimensions.
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Main Event Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Free Food
Main Event PTO
Main Event's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year.
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Main Event Careers
Main Event Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Main Event on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Akron | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Main Event
What is Main Event address?
Main Event location is at 5445 Legacy Drive Suite 400
Who is the CEO of Main Event?
Main Event CEO is Chris Morris, their score by employees is 74
What is Main Event eNPS?
The eNPS for Main Event is 7
What is the salary for IT Manager in Main Event?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 122k
What are the salaries in the Communications in Main Event?
The average salaries for Communications in Main Event is 97k
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