Famous Dave's

Also filed as: Famous Dave’s

Franchise Information

Analyzed filing: MN · File #203775321
Filed: Apr 23, 2026
FDD Issued: Mar 27, 2026
Extracted: Aug 25, 2026
Verified family consensus investment low tie:family=mn:35618-202603|values=368500,435000,53500|current=53500 family consensus investment high tie:family=mn:35618-202603|values=4440000,4510500|current=4440000
Franchisor Details
Name: Famous Dave's of America, Inc.
Parent: BBQ Holdings, Inc.
Address: 12701 Whitewater Drive, Suite 100, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343-4164
Phone: 952-294-1300
Franchising Since: 1998
Industry & Qualifications
Industry
Food & Beverage
Franchise Fee
$10,000 - $35,000
Royalty
5.0%
Ad Fund: 1.0%
Total Investment
$54K - $4.44M
Initial Term
10 years
Renewable
Exclusive Territory
No
No exclusive territory granted; franchisor and affiliates may open competing Fam...
Legal History
Litigation: Yes
Multiple concluded litigation matters disclosed in Item 3, including franchisee suits against Famous...
Bankruptcy: None
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2083982802 MN_35618-202603-06_famous-dave's-of-america,-inc..pdf
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241412473 MN_35618-202603-16_famous-dave's-of-america,-inc..pdf
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203775321 MN_35618-202603-12_famous-dave's-of-america,-inc..pdf
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2080335966 MN_34971-202510-03_famous-dave's-of-america,-inc..pdf
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1515300428 MN_33129-202503-01_famous-dave's-of-america,-inc..pdf
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