News and Press Releases | Famous Dave's
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Famous Dave's Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Published February 1, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) will announce its Fourth Quarter 2011 earnings after market close on February 15, 2012. The company is hosting a conference call, February 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, to discuss its financial results. There will be a live web-cast of the discussion through the Investor Relations section of Famous Dave's web site at www.famousdaves.com. A replay will be available for one week following the call by dialing (855) 859-2056, Conference ID "46313597". Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. As of February 1, 2012, the compan... Read More
Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que(R) Opens New Springfield, Missouri Restaurant
Published December 5, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 5, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) announces the opening of the Company's third Missouri restaurant in Springfield. The new restaurant, owned and operated by Midwest BBQ Ventures South Springfield, LLC, is conveniently located at 4406 S. Campbell Avenue – just across the street from the new Academy of Sports and Sam's Club. "With the great success we've had in Branson for the past five years, we are excited to open the first Famous Dave's in the Springfield market," said Dave Jones, managing member and co-owner of Midwest BBQ Ventures South Springfield LLC. "I believe that each guest will become a raving fan once they taste our awar... Read More
Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que(R) Opens New BBQ Shack in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Published December 5, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec 5, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new "Famous Dave's BBQ Shack," a fast casual dining experience in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The company-owned restaurant opens December 5, 2011. Conveniently located at 590 Prairie Center Drive -- adjacent to the Eden Prairie Center Mall -- the new BBQ Shack will offer the same great barbeque as traditional Famous Dave's locations, but at a faster pace and with some unique benefits. "Our fast-casual concept offers Guests the same 'famous' food Famous Dave's is known for but in a smaller footprint and with quicker counter service for both dine-... Read More
Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que(R) Opens on New York's 42nd Street
Published November 30, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 30, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) announces it has opened its newest award-winning Bar-B-Que restaurant on New York's renowned 42nd Street– in the popular theatre district – at 234 West 42nd between 7th and 8th Avenue. Just in time for holiday celebrations, this new restaurant, located in the magnificently renovated, historic Liberty Theater, marks the sixth Famous Dave's opening in New York and the second in New York City. The 42nd Street Famous Dave's is owned and operated by Sammy Benmoha of 42nd Street Barbeque LLC. "We are thrilled to bring world class, award-winning Famous Dave's BBQ and ribs to this beautiful location in t... Read More
Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que(R) Opens New Rapid City, South Dakota Restaurant
Published November 14, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) announces the opening of the Company's second South Dakota restaurant in Rapid City. The new restaurant, owned and operated by Black Hills BBQ, Inc., is conveniently located at 1718 Eglin Street – just off Interstate 90 in the new Rushmore Crossing shopping center. "We are excited to introduce Famous Dave's award-winning barbeque to the Rapid City community," said Pat Ryan, co-owner of Black Hill BBQ, Inc. "Rapid City is a thriving community eager for new dining opportunities. The Eglin Street address is in close proximity to the Ellsworth Air Force Base and we look forward to serving the families wh... Read More
Famous Dave's Expands Area Development Agreement With Savory Investments, LLC
Published November 9, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 9, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) announced today that the Company has expanded its area development agreement with Savory Investments, LLC to include the right to purchase five additional Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que(C) franchise restaurants in California. The California markets covered by the new agreement include Solano, Marin, Sonoma, Monterey and Santa Cruz. Under the original area development agreement announced in December 2009, Savory Investments, LLC purchased the right to franchise four restaurants in California and Nevada. Since entering this agreement, the franchise operator has opened one Famous Dave's ... Read More
Famous Dave's Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $0.19 Per Share
Published October 26, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 26, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) today announced revenue and net income of $38.9 million and $1.6 million, respectively, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended October 2, 2011. This compares to revenue and net income of $38.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the comparable period in 2010. For the first nine months of 2011, the Company reported $0.63 per diluted share, including a non-cash impairment charge taken in the first quarter of approximately $148,000 or $0.01 per diluted share, as compared to $0.76 per diluted share for the first nine months of 2010, which i... Read More
Famous Dave's Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Published October 13, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct 13, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) will announce its Third Quarter 2011 earnings after market close on October 26, 2011. The company is hosting a conference call, October 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, to discuss its financial results. There will be a live web-cast of the discussion through the Investor Relations section of Famous Dave's web site at www.famousdaves.com. A replay will be available for one week following the call by dialing (800) 642-1687, Conference ID "10469533." Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. As of October 13, 2011, the... Read More
Famous Dave's BBQ to Expand Internationally With Announcement of Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement in Canada
Published September 28, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Sep 28, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --Marking its first venture outside the US market, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) announced today that it has awarded a multi-unit franchise agreement to Famous Ribs of Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Tribal Councils Investment Group of Manitoba Ltd. The first location is anticipated to open June 2012 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Tribal Council Investment Group of Manitoba Ltd. (TCIG) is a highly successful private investment holding that owns and operates the territory master franchise of Wok Box; a popular Asian quick-service family of restaurants. TCIG's subsidiary, Arctic Beverages Limited is the only First Nations owned and ... Read More
Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que(R) Opens Falls Church, Virginia Restaurant
Published August 29, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 29, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) --Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) announces it has opened its newest award-winning Bar-B-Que restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia at 370 West Broad Street. Today's opening marks the tenth Famous Dave's location in Virginia and is the 53rd company-owned location nationwide. "Today, we open our tenth Famous Dave's restaurant in Virginia making ours the most popular BBQ in the state," said Christopher O'Donnell, President and CEO of Famous Dave's of America, commenting on the new Falls Church opening. "In addition to the extensive menu featuring our award-winning BBQ, this new location, conveniently located in the Broadale V... Read More
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