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0000950123-10-103828.txt : 20101110 0000950123-10-103828.hdr.sgml : 20101110 20101110144027 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-10-103828 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20101108 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20101110 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20101110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FAMOUS DAVES OF AMERICA INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001021270 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812] IRS NUMBER: 411782300 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-21625 FILM NUMBER: 101179562 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 12701 WHITEWATER DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 200 CITY: MINNETONKA STATE: MN ZIP: 55343 BUSINESS PHONE: 952-294-1300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 12701 WHITEWATER DRIVE STREET 2: SUITE 200 CITY: MINNETONKA STATE: MN ZIP: 55343 8-K 1 c61227e8vk.htm FORM 8-K e8vk

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 8, 2010

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Minnesota	0-21625	41-1782300
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)


(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
12701 Whitewater Drive, Suite 200, Minnetonka, MN		55343

(952) 294-1300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


o		Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)


o		Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)


o		Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))


o		Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Item 8.01		Other Events.

On November 8, 2010, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan whereby the Registrant may repurchase up to one million shares of its common stock. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 9.01		Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits


	99.1			Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. Press Release dated November 8, 2010.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


	Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.
Date: November 10, 2010	By:	/s/Diana G. Purcel
		Name:	Diana G. Purcel
		Title:	Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

EX-99.1 2 c61227exv99w1.htm EX-99.1 exv99w1

Exhibit 99.1


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:		Diana G. Purcel — Chief Financial Officer
		Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.
		952-294-1300

Famous Dave’s Announces Additional One Million Share Repurchase Plan

Minneapolis, MN, November 8, 2010 — Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan whereby the Company may repurchase up to one million additional shares of its common stock. The shares may be repurchased from time-to-time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions and will be funded from available working capital. The repurchase plan may be discontinued at any time at the discretion of the Company. Currently, the Company has approximately 8.4 million shares outstanding.

“Extending our stock repurchase program demonstrates our commitment to generating shareholder value and our confidence in the long-term growth potential of Famous Dave’s,” said Christopher O’Donnell, President and CEO of Famous Dave’s.

About Famous Dave’s

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. The company currently owns 53 locations and franchises 128 additional units in 36 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, contact Diana G. Purcel — Chief Financial Officer, at (952) 294-1300.

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.