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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 2000 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH 10-Q


                             
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