Dave & Buster's is set to open at Santa Rosa Plaza on January 26, 2026, bringing a large eat-and-play complex that mall and company officials say will be one of the center's biggest tenants in years. The arrival also comes with a hiring surge that mall management expects will add dozens of local jobs.
According to The Press Democrat, the new location will span about 43,000 square feet inside Santa Rosa Plaza and will be the chain's first outpost in Sonoma County. Mall management and company officials told the outlet they expect the project to create about 170 jobs, and that Dave & Buster's is eyeing 10 to 15 additional locations over the next couple of years. The paper also notes that the brand's newer stores are averaging around 25,000 square feet, while its largest flagships can run 60,000 to 70,000 square feet. In an emailed statement, Dave & Buster's chief development officer Les Lehner said the company looks "forward to bringing vibrant play to the community."
What to Expect Inside
The company's hiring notice and release promise a broad lineup of arcade games, virtual-reality attractions and a massive high-definition "WOW" wall aimed at sports fans who like their viewing parties big and bright. The venue is also set to feature a chef-crafted menu with game-day wings, burgers, protein bowls and specialty cocktails, plus private-event space and updated party areas for groups. Those details come from a Dave & Buster's release distributed via EIN Presswire.
Jobs and Hiring
Mall leaders and company representatives say they plan to host a hiring fair at the Courtyard by Marriott, with interested candidates encouraged to complete an online application first to lock in on-site interview times. The Press Democrat reports that openings will include game attendants, hosts, servers, bartenders, line cooks and arcade technicians, and that the Santa Rosa location is expected to staff roughly 170 positions.
Where It Fits in the Mall
The Dave & Buster's listing is already live on the Santa Rosa Plaza directory, and the Simon-managed center has flagged the entertainment anchor as "coming soon" on its map. The venue will be located at 600 Santa Rosa Plaza, and public directory entries indicate the space previously housed a Forever 21 store. Interested visitors can find the mall's store page via Simon and see a plaza directory reference to the former retailer on MapQuest.
Timeline and What's Next
With a January 26 opening date on the books, interior build-out and staff training are expected to move quickly in the coming weeks. The company has already posted openings on its careers site, and an early hiring notice is available through the company's release. Managers say grand-opening events and promotions will be announced closer to launch. EIN Presswire provides the initial hiring details and application instructions for would-be team members hoping to get in on the action from day one.
