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Famous Dave's

Barbecue-themed restaurant

Thank you for your interest in Famous Dave's and the franchising opportunities we offer. Famous Dave's is a "specialty" casual dining restaurant franchise, creating environments that transcend current restaurant offerings by serving the highest quality, flavor-intense foods in surroundings that are stimulating, interesting and fun! Famous Dave's is more than a restaurant – it's an escape from the ordinary.

Few restaurants in history have achieved as much recognition in a few short years as Famous Dave's!

Dave's road to fame began with a strong hankerin' for fine barbecue and a stronger desire to make the finest slow-smoked barbecue folks had ever tasted. He visited rib shacks, roadside joints, every hole-in-the-wall or fancy pants supper club he could, all in search of the most succulent meats, savory seasonings and lipsmackin' sauces around.

After 25 years of tastin' and cookin', Dave's barbecue just plain knocked the socks off his family and friends. That's when Dave decided he had to share. He wanted to give all the folks a chance to dig into the best barbecue ever. And in a place as down-home fun and frolicsome as the shacks and clubs he went a callin' on all those years.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Famous Dave's Franchises?

Total Investment: $972,700-$4,000,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $40,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: 50% of then-current fee

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Famous Dave's News

Famous Dave's Named "Greatest Ribs In America" At Cook-off In Cleveland
FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC. (NASDAQ: DAVE) announced today that Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que won the award for "Greatest Ribs in America" at the 18th Annual Marc's Great American Rib Cook-Off in Cleveland, Ohio. The prestigious BBQ competition was held over the Memorial Day weekend... more

Local Franchise Named Famous Dave's 'Restaurant Of The Year' For 2008
The Famous Dave's restaurant in Louisville, owned by Derby Dave's LLC, has won "Restaurant of the Year" honors at the Famous Dave's Franchise Partner Conference and General Manager Workshops in Minneapolis. Derby Dave's owns and operates Famous Dave's restaurants at 86... more

Famous Dave's Signs New Franchise Deal
Famous Dave's of America Inc. said Friday it would franchise rights to its Pit Bar-B-Que restaurants at locations in the southern United States. Minnetonka-based Famous Dave's (Nasdaq: DAVE) said that Famous Ventures has purchased the right to franchise nine Famous Dave's Legendary Pi... more

Famous Dave's Enters Franchise Agreement And Area Development Agreement For Five Restaurants In Arkansas
FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC. (NASDAQ:DAVE) President and CEO David Goronkin announced today that Pat C. Boyd, through his company Famous Bar-B-Que, LLC, has purchased the Rogers, Arkansas Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que®, along with the right to franchise a total of four additional F... more

Famous Dave's Signs Franchise Agreements For Nine New Restaurants In Oregon And Washington
Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (DAVE | charts | news | PowerRating) said Monday that StarRibs OrPac, L.P. has purchased the right to franchise six Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que restaurants in the State of Oregon and StarRibs WashPac, L.P. has purchased the right to franchise three Fa... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Famous Dave's open? 1995
When did Famous Dave's start Franchising? 1998

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	71	0	0	38
2004	58	0	0	38
2003	43	0	0	43
2002	27	0	0	37
2001	19	0	0	37

Expansion Plans

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 84% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 65

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Prefer Ownership/management experience in full service, casual dining restaurants, in or near the desired territories.

Multi unit experience is a big plus.

Single units will be considered depending on market conditions, demographics and other criteria.

If Area Development Agreement is chosen, minimum of three units required to be developed.

Minimum LIQUID net worth of $750,000.

Minimum per unit development costs could range from approx $900,000 to $4,000,000.

Proven commitment to customer service and quality food.

Related Franchise Categories

• BBQ, Steaks & Ribs Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $500K to $1 Million

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