Famous Dave's of America Inc (DAVE)

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Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que(R) Opens Aurora, Colorado Restaurant

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec 14, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Famous Dave's of America,
Inc. (DAVE) announces it has opened its newest award-winning Bar-B-Que restaurant
in Aurora, Colorado, at 15725 E. Briarwood Circle. The December 13th opening
marks the sixth Famous Dave's location in Colorado.

"We're excited about opening Famous Dave's in Aurora," said Bill Ferguson,
franchisee of the new Colorado location. "Not only are we bringing award-winning
BBQ, sauces and sides to Aurora, but we are also looking forward to being an
active participant in the community."

Christopher O'Donnell, President and CEO of Famous Dave's commented, "The people
of Colorado have embraced Famous Dave's as a popular destination and we have
already been warmly welcomed into the Aurora community. Bill Ferguson and his
team are highly experienced in the hospitality industry and we are proud to have
them as the franchisee of the new Aurora location."

Open Monday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., guests can enjoy both
lunch and dinner in the 7,000 square foot restaurant. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que can
also be ordered TO GO by calling [phone]. Catering for events and social
gatherings of all sizes is available as well.

Famous Dave's offers a hearty roundup of award-winning ribs, hickory smoked
meats, and other BBQ favorites, such as St. Louis-Style Ribs brushed with Rich &
Sassy(R) Sauce, Texas Beef Brisket, Georgia Chopped Pork, Country-Roasted
Chicken, Wilbur Beans, Creamy Coleslaw and Dave's Famous Bread Pudding. A Lil'
Wilbur Kid's Menu includes classic kid favorites, such as Macaroni & Cheese, and
Chicken Tenders.

For more information, including a full menu and other restaurant locations,
please visit http://www.famousdaves.com.

About Famous Dave's

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises
barbeque restaurants. As of today, the company owns 52 locations and franchises
130 additional units in 37 states. The menu features award-winning barbequed and
grilled meats, a large selection of salads, side items and sandwiches, and unique
desserts. Famous Dave's has won over 500 awards for everything from best ribs to
best Bar-B-Que sauce to best cookbook. For more information, please visit
http://www.famousdaves.com.

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Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical, including but
not limited to statements regarding the timing of our restaurant openings and the
timing or success of our expansion plans, are forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, which may cause the
company's actual results to differ materially from expected results. Although
Famous Dave's of America, Inc. believes the expectations 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.

Note to Editors: Contact Jean Golden (612-385-2324 or [e-mail])
for interviews, photography and other requests.

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SOURCE: Famous Dave's of America
CONTACT:Golden Publicity
Jean Golden
612-385-2324
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