Famous Dave's Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) will announce its Fourth Quarter 2009 earnings after market close March 3rd, 2010. The company is hosting a conference call, March 4th, 2010 at 10:00a.m., Central Time, to discuss its fourth quarter 2009 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 [phone], Conference ID “47833954”.

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. As of February 16, 2010, the company owned 45 locations and franchised 130 additional units in 36 states. Its menu features award-winning barbequed and grilled meats, an ample selection of salads, side items sandwiches, and unique desserts.

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 condition, availability of financing, governmental approvals and other risks detailed from time to time in the company’s SEC reports.