Statistics  Public Company  Incorporated: 1994  Employees: 1,800  Sales: $70.2 million (2000)  Stock Exchanges: NASDAQ  Ticker Symbol: DAVE  NAIC: Full Service Restaurants DAVE

Famous Dave’s history  1994:Dave Anderson opens first Famous Dave's restaurant.  1996:New blues- theme restaurant opens; Famous Dave's is listed on the NASDAQ.  1997:New management is selected; lodge theme restaurant opens.  1998:Martin O'Dowd is named CEO.  2000:Famous Dave's posts first profits since going public.

Rise to Fame  Began with a strong hankerin’ for fine barbeque  Dave visited rib shacks, and roadside joints, all in search of the most BBQ succulent meats, savory seasonings and lipsmacking sauces around.  After 25 years of tasting and cooking, Dave’s barbeque just plain knocked the socks off his family and friends.

Fame  Dave decided he had to share. He wanted to give all the folks a chance to dig into the best barbeque ever  Over three hundred awards for best BBQ ribs, best new restaurant, best music, best take-out and best barbeque joint.

Website   The website includes locations  Menu  They cater  club  Shopping section for gift cards, etc…

Management Christopher O'Donnell Christopher O'Donnell President and Chief Executive Officer Diana Garvis Purcel Diana Garvis Purcel Chief Financial Officer Jackie Kane Ottoson Jackie Kane Ottoson Vice President of Human Resources

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