Famous Dave's

Franchise Overview

Famous Dave's is a full-service barbecue franchise specializing in award-winning, pit-smoked BBQ, made-from-scratch sides, and handcrafted desserts, operating across both sit-down dining and catering channels to serve customers seeking an authentic slow-smoked barbecue experience.

Key Highlights

Award-winning pit-smoked BBQ menu built on decades of proven operational history
Flexible format options from full-size restaurants to smaller footprint models
Comprehensive support spanning training, marketing, and ongoing operational guidance
Corporate-backed loyalty rewards program designed to drive strong repeat visit rates

Famous Dave's gives passionate entrepreneurs an established, differentiated entry point into the high-demand barbecue dining segment, backed by a recognized brand with deep operational infrastructure and supply chain support.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1994

Number of Units100

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$54K – $4.4M

Famous Dave's Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Famous Dave's FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Famous Dave's FDD 2026

March 2026

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Famous Dave's FDD 2025

March 2025

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Famous Dave's FDD 2024

March 2024

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Famous Dave's FDD 2023

March 2023

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Famous Dave's FDD 2022

May 2022

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Famous Dave's FDD 2021

May 2021

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Famous Dave's FDD 2020

June 2020

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Famous Dave's FDD 2019

August 2019

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Famous Dave's FDD 2018

May 2018

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Famous Dave's FDD 2017

April 2017

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Famous Dave's FDD 2016

April 2016

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Famous Dave's FDD 2015

May 2015

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