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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549


                                    FORM 8-K


                                 CURRENT REPORT


                       Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                       the Securities Exchange Act of 1934




         Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2004




                         FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



         Minnesota                        0-21625               41-1782300
(State or other jurisdiction of   (Commission File Number)     (IRS Employer
incorporation)                                              Identification No.)



                     8091 Wallace Road, Eden Prairie, MN             55344
                   (Address of principal executive offices)        (Zip Code)


                                 (952) 294-1300
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


                                       N/A
          (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)




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ITEM 5.  OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE

         On May 12, 2004, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. issued a press release
announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan
whereby the Company may repurchase up to one million shares of its common stock.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.


ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

   (c) Exhibits

         99.1   Famous Dave's of America, Inc. Press Release dated May 12, 2004.



                                    SIGNATURE

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                           FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC.


Date: May 14, 2004              By: /s/ Diana G. Purcel
                                   ---------------------------------------------
                                     Name:  Diana G. Purcel
                                     Title: Vice President, Chief Financial
                                            Officer and Secretary



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                                                                   EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                  FAMOUS DAVE'S ANNOUNCES SHARE REPURCHASE PLAN


         Minneapolis, MN, May 12, 2004 - Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:
DAVE) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock
repurchase plan whereby the Company may repurchase up to one million shares of
its common stock. The shares may be repurchased from time-to-time in the open
market or through privately negotiated transactions and will be funded from
available working capital. The repurchase plan may be discontinued at any time
at the discretion of the Company. Currently the Company has approximately 12.3
million shares outstanding.

         Mr. Jeffrey Dahlberg, the Company's Chairman of the Board, stated: "The
Board's authorization of the share repurchase plan reflects its belief that the
repurchase of company shares at current price levels represents an attractive
investment opportunity and will benefit the long-term interests of the
shareholders."

         President and CEO David Goronkin, also commented: "I am excited about
today's announcement. The Company's working capital position and expected cash
flow are more than sufficient to fund the share repurchase plan and will not
affect our future growth plans. We remain committed to stepping up corporate
growth in 2005 as well as building a solid support infrastructure for our
franchise community. This should provide the best of both worlds for our valued
shareholders."

Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE - News) develops, owns, operates and
franchises barbeque restaurants. The company currently owns 38 locations and
franchises 56 additional units in 23 states. Its menu features award-winning
barbequed and grilled meats, an ample selection of salads, side items,
sandwiches and unique desserts. Contact information: Diana Purcel (952)294-1300,
or diana.purcel@famousdaves.com.


Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical, including but
not limited to statements regarding the stock repurchase plan and cash flow, 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 expectation 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 Plans,
franchisee performance, changes in local or national economic conditions,
availability of financing, governmental approvals and other risks detailed from
time to time in the company's SEC reports.


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