Famous Dave's Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and conference call

Famous Dave's Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Call

MINNEAPOLIS, July 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Famous Dave's of
America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) will announce its Second Quarter 2012
earnings after market close on July 25, 2012. The company is hosting a
conference call, July 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., Central Time, to discuss
its 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
(855) 859-2056, Conference ID "81569415".

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) develops, owns, operates
and franchises barbeque restaurants. As of July 12, 2012, the company
owned 53 locations and franchised 134 additional units, in 35 states.
Its menu features award-winning barbequed and grilled meats, an ample
selection of salads, side items, sandwiches, and unique
made-from-scratch desserts.

The Famous Dave's of America, Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7726

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.


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