Department of the Interior for Indian Affairs to focus on developing private sector economic opportunities for Indian tribes and leadership opportunities for Native youth. As Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Anderson will have no formal responsibilities with Famous Dave's.

The company's Board of Directors made the appointment to recognize Mr.Anderson's outstanding contributions to Famous Dave's, the community and the country.

Famous Dave's is honored to name our founder Dave Anderson as Chairman Emeritus, said David Goronkin, President and CEO of Famous Dave's.Dave's vision and passion are the reasons that Famous Dave's has grown from a great concept and a single restaurant to 108 restaurants today. His legacy as a leader continues to provide guidance for Famous Dave's. Dave Anderson would accept nothing less than serving the best ribs in America and giving every guest a memorable dining experience.

Equally important, Dave built a company culture in which every team member is highly valued and encouraged to be their very best as a person and as a representative of Famous Dave's.

Dave Anderson founded Famous Dave's in 1994 with one restaurant in Hayward, Wisconsin, on the edge of the Lac Courte Oreilles Chippewa Reservation. The company became publicly traded in 1996. In addition to his great success as an entrepreneur, Mr. Anderson has devoted substantial time and personal finances to charitable causes. Among his many philanthropic ventures, Mr.

Anderson established The LifeSkills Center for Leadership, a non-profit organization with the mission of inspiring Native American youth to become leaders in their communities. In December 2003, Mr. Anderson stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Famous Dave's to accept a Presidential appointment with a full U.S. Senate confirmation as Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs with the U.S.

Department of the Interior. Dave Anderson is a Native American member of the Chippewa and Choctaw Tribes.

Dave's commitment to the community and to the country serves as an inspiration to everyone at Famous Dave's,said Goronkin. As a very successful business person, Dave made a great sacrifice by leaving the private sector and serving the country.

His devotion to helping others continues even after leaving his role in Washington. Dave is a role model for Famous Dave's, so it is very fitting that he was named Chairman Emeritus.

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que features hickory-smoked St. Louis-style ribs, Texas Beef Brisket, and Famous Dave's award-winning Rich & Sassy. BBQ sauce.

Additionally, the menu offers barbeque and country roasted chicken, BBQ sandwiches, burgers and salads.

Plus, the restaurant serves up such down home classics as made-from-scratch coleslaw, potato salad, Wilbur Beans, corn bread muffins and Famous Fries.

Famous Dave's delectable homemade desserts include its award-winning bread pudding and hot fudge Kahlua brownie.

Having won awards for everything from Best Ribs and Best BBQ Sauce in America to Best Barbeque Cookbook, Famous Dave's has received wide acclaim and praise from customers and critics alike. Famous Dave's Rib Team regularly competes in rib competitions across the country, and has raked in 1st place awards at the Southern Florida Championship Cook Off in Jupiter, Florida, the Great American Rib Cook-off in Ohio, the Sioux Empire Rib-fest in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the Rib Fest & More in Fargo, North Dakota, the Pontiac Rib America Rib Fest in Pontiac, Michigan, the Twin Cities Rockin Rib Fest in Minneapolis, Minnesota and the Rib America Indianapolis Rib Fest in Indianapolis, Indiana to name just a few.

About Famous Dave's. Famous Dave's of America, Inc.

(NASDAQ:DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants.

The company currently owns 38 locations and franchises 70 additional units in 24 states. Its menu features award-winning barbequed and grilled meats, an ample selection of salads, side items and sandwiches, and unique desserts. For more information,

Certain matters discussed within this press release, including timing of the transactions, restaurant openings and expansion plans, may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although Famous Dave's of America, Inc. believes the expectation reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectation will be attained.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Famous Dave's expectation include financial performance, restaurant industry conditions, execution of restaurant development and construction programs, franchisee performance, changes in local or national economic conditions, availability of financing, governmental approvals and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports.

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