For 2013, CEC Entertainment Inc. anticipated opening of 15 new stores, including one relocation. The company anticipated closing approximately 5 stores, including the relocated store, resulting in the net addition of approximately 10 stores. From 2007 through 2010, the company opened a total of 25 new or relocated stores.

CEC Entertainment Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. Total revenues increased 3.4%, or $8.5 million, to $255.3 million from $246.8 million for the first quarter of 2012. The increase primarily related to a 1.6% increase in comparable store sales, as well as additional revenue from six net new stores opened since the first quarter of 2012. Net income increased to $33.3 million compared to $32.3 million for the first quarter of 2012. Diluted earnings per share were $1.90 compared to diluted earnings per share of $1.81 for the first quarter of 2012. Operating income was $56.22 million against $54.77 million a year ago. Income before income tax was $54.02 million against $52.80 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $75.98 million against $77.65 million a year ago. Purchases of property and equipment were $15.71 million against $20.02 million a year ago. EBITDA was $76.23 million against $74.71 million a year ago. The company is projecting comparable store sales of 1.5% to 2.5% for fiscal 2013 and diluted earnings per share to be in a range of $2.80 to $2.95, including the following assumptions: 15 new company-owned stores, including one store relocation; Average cheese block prices in the range of $1.75 to $1.85 per pound; Depreciation and amortization to remain relatively flat; Rent expense to increase approximately 4%-5% from the prior year; Advertising expense to increase approximately $6 million from the prior year; Capital expenditures to range from approximately $82 million to $84 million; and Payment of four quarterly dividends totaling approximately $17 million.

On April 30, 2013, CEC Entertainment Inc.'s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share. This cash dividend is scheduled to be paid on July 2, 2013 to stockholders of record as of June 6, 2013.