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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): June 4, 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    (Commission File Number)       (IRS Employer
      of 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 June 4, 2004, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. issued a press release
announcing that it repurchased 200,000 shares of its common stock from its
founder and former Chairman of the Board Dave Anderson at a price of $7.80 per
share. The purchase was completed under the Company's ongoing share repurchase
program. 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 June 4, 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: June 7, 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

CONTACT: DIANA PURCEL

         FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC.

         (952) 294-1300

         DIANA.PURCEL@FAMOUSDAVES.COM

                    FAMOUS DAVE'S REPURCHASES BLOCK OF SHARES

         MINNEAPOLIS, MN, JUNE 4, 2004 - FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC. (NASDAQ:
DAVE) today announced that on June 4, 2004, it repurchased 200,000 shares of its
common stock from its founder and former Chairman of the Board, Dave Anderson,
at a price of $7.80 per share. The closing price was $8.22 for the day. The
purchase was completed under the Company's ongoing share repurchase program.

         Since the May 12, 2004 announcement of its intention to acquire up to 1
million shares under a share repurchase program, the Company has repurchased a
total of 258,100 shares of its common stock, including the repurchase from Mr.
Anderson.

         "Buying a block of Famous Dave's common stock from our founder Dave
Anderson is a big step towards reaching the goals of our share repurchase
program," said David Goronkin, President and CEO of Famous Dave's. "Famous
Dave's is in a great position to make an investment intended to enhance the
return on equity for our valued shareholders, and the share repurchase program
and this transaction are important steps in that direction."

         Dave Anderson, who founded the Company in 1994, left his post as
Chairman of the Board in December 2003 to serve our country as Assistant
Secretary for Indian Affairs at the United States Department of the Interior.

         ABOUT FAMOUS DAVE'S. Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE)
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 and sandwiches, and unique desserts. Contact information:
Diana Purcel (952) 294-1300 or diana.purcel@famousdaves.com.

         Certain matters discussed within this press release, including timing
of the transactions, restaurant openings and expansion plans, may be
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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 market conditions affecting Famous Dave's
share price and whether and to what extent any share repurchases will be
consummated, financial performance, restaurant industry conditions, execution of
restaurant development and construction programs, 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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