Famous Dave's of America Inc (DAVE)

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

MINNEAPOLIS, Mar 7, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Famous Dave's of America,
Inc. (DAVE) announces it has opened its newest award-winning Bar-B-Que restaurant
in Lawrence, Kansas, at 4931 West 6th Street, Suite 130. The March 7th opening
marks Famous Dave's fifth location in Kansas.

"We are thrilled to open this new Famous Dave's in Lawrence," said Bill Hooks,
Director of Operations for Concord B Que Corp. "In addition to the
family-friendly restaurant, this location will include full banquet facilities on
the lower level -- a great place for friends and families to celebrate while
enjoying our award-winning BBQ, sauces and sides." Based in Lincoln, Neb.,
Concord B Que Corp. currently owns and operates three additional Famous Dave's
locations in Manhattan and Topeka, Kansas and St. Joseph, Missouri.

Christopher O'Donnell, President and CEO of Famous Dave's, commented, "Kansas
loves Famous Dave's BBQ and we are pleased to expand our footprint with the new
Lawrence location. Bill is a great franchise partner and great ambassador of our
brand. We look forward to being involved in the local community as we serve up
award-winning barbeque ribs and hickory-smoked meats in this new casual,
family-friendly atmosphere."

Open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday and
Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Guests can enjoy both lunch and dinner in
the 8,500 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 hearty combinations 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
129 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.

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SOURCE: Famous Dave's of America
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