Famous Dave's is a barbecue restaurant franchise known for its award winning, slow smoked meats and signature sauces. The brand has built a strong reputation in the casual dining segment, offering a full menu of ribs, brisket, pulled pork,…
Total Investment
$462K – $2.9M
Franchise Fee
N/A
Royalty Rate
N/A
Total Units
N/A
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Famous Dave's Franchise
Famous Dave's is a barbecue restaurant franchise known for its award winning, slow smoked meats and signature sauces.
The brand has built a strong reputation in the casual dining segment, offering a full menu of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and classic American sides in a lively, roadhouse style dining atmosphere.
The concept serves both dine in guests and a growing off premise business through catering, takeout, and delivery.
💰Famous Dave's Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$462K
Average Investment
$1.7M
Maximum Investment
$2.9M
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
N/A
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
N/A
Ongoing; paid monthly
Total Investment Range
$461,750 – $2,920,750
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $462K–$2.9M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market.
📊Famous Dave's Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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Famous Dave's does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Famous Dave's does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖Famous Dave's Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordFamous Dave's has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Famous Dave's System Growth
Total Units
0
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
0
Famous Dave's currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Famous Dave's Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Famous Dave's franchise ranges from $461,750 to $2,920,750, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Famous Dave's charges a royalty fee of N/A of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Famous Dave's Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Famous Dave's to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Famous Dave's does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Famous Dave's has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $461,750-$2,920,750, a N/A royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is N/A and the total investment ranges from $461,750 to $2,920,750 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Famous Dave's
Total Investment
$462K – $2.9M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise FeeN/A
RoyaltyN/A
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total UnitsN/A
Earnings Claim (Item 19)Yes
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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