Famous Dave's of America Inc

Parent firm was known as BBQ Holdings, Inc will change name to Famous Hospitality Inc. - operates Famous Dave's and other chains

Famous Dave's of America opened its first Famous Dave’s restaurant in Minneapolis in June 1995. The firm now owns, operates and franchises restaurants from its Minnetonka, Minnesota headquarters The firm also operates restaurants under the names Granite City, Village Inn, Bakers Square,Clark Crew, and Real Urban.. In March 2022 it announced it had acquired the Bariio Queen chain located in Phoenix Arizona.

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Leadership & Staff

Ed Rensi Former chief executive of McDonald's Corp.'s U.S. operations, now CEO of Famous Dave's and Chairman of FAT Brands

• Interim CEO (Jan '14→Jul '15)

Board Members

Wallace Blair Doolin Former President of Applebee’s, CEO of Buca, Inc. and La Madeleine

• Board member (past)

Updated over 2 years ago

Types	Organization, Business
Aliases	BBQ Holdings, Famous Hospitality Inc

Famous Dave's of America Inc

Parent firm was known as BBQ Holdings, Inc will change name to Famous Hospitality Inc. - operates Famous Dave's and other chains

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