8-K

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): May 28, 2009

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.)

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

(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:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
	Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
EX-99.1

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

     On May 28, 2009, F. Lane Cardwell, Jr., a director of Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) that he was resigning from the Board effective immediately. A copy of the press release we issued to announce Mr. Cardwell’s resignation is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits

99.1 Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. Press Release dated May 29, 2009.

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: May 29, 2009	By:	/s/ Diana G. Purcel
		Name:	Diana G. Purcel
		Title	Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

May 29, 2009

FROM:
Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.
12701 Whitewater Drive, Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55343

Contact:  Diana G. Purcel — Chief Financial Officer
952-294-1300

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

F. Lane Cardwell Resigns as Board Member to Accept
CEO Position of Boston Market

MINNEAPOLIS, May 29 — Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) today announced that F. Lane Cardwell Jr. has resigned from the company’s board of directors in order to accept a position as CEO of Boston Market.

“We are disappointed to lose Lane as a Director, but wish him well in his new endeavor,” said K. Jeffrey Dahlberg, chairman of the board of Famous Dave’s of America. “In the six years he spent on our board of directors, Lane brought wisdom and leadership to both our board and to the strategic direction of our company. His extensive industry experience was of great value and we are grateful for his diligent service. Unfortunately, his new position precludes his service on our board.”

“The board will initiate a process to recruit a new board member with significant industry experience, as well as other qualifications that will help Famous Dave’s continue to grow and prosper,” Dahlberg said.

About Famous Dave’s

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. Famous Dave’s has 176 locations in 38 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, visit www.famousdaves.com.