Famous Dave's

$FDSMF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
ParentMTY Food Group, Inc.
Founded1994
Completeness27/34 (79%)
Years in Business31
Began FranchisingMarch 1994
HQMinnetonka, MN
Executives4
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FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
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Famous Dave's of America, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Famous Dave's Restaurants specializing in authentic, down-home, genuine smoked barbecue.

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation, wholly owned by BBQ Holdings, Inc., which merged with MTY Food Group, Inc. in 2022. Key executives include CEO Eric Lefebvre, CFO Renee St-Onge, and COO Al Hank.

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Famous Dave's Restaurants specializing in authentic, down-home, genuine smoked barbecue.

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Unit Count & Growth
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