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<P align="center" style="font-size: 14pt"><B>UNITED STATES</B>

<P align="center" style="font-size: 14pt"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B>

<DIV align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549</B>
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 18pt"><B>FORM 8-K</B>

<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>CURRENT REPORT</B>

<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF<BR>
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</B>


<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September&nbsp;22, 2004


<P align="center" style="font-size: 24pt"><B>FAMOUS DAVE&#146;S OF AMERICA, INC.</B>

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    <TD align="center" valign="top"><B>0-21625</B>
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    <TD align="center" valign="top"><B>41-1782300</B></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Item&nbsp;8.01. Other Events</B>.



<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On September&nbsp;22, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release reporting
that the Registrant had completed its previously announced plan to repurchase
up to one million shares of its common stock. A copy of the press release is
furnished as Exhibit&nbsp;99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by
reference.


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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;Not applicable.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;Not applicable.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;Exhibits:



<P align="left" style="margin-left:3%; font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;99.1 Famous Dave&#146;s of America, Inc. Press Release dated September&nbsp;22, 2004.

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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;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.

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    <TD colspan="3">FAMOUS DAVE&#146;S OF AMERICA, INC.<BR>
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    <TD>Date: September 24, 2004&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD valign="top">By:&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD colspan="2" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000">/s/ Diana G. Purcel
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    <TD>Diana G. Purcel&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD>Vice President and Chief Financial Officer&nbsp;</TD>
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>FAMOUS DAVE&#146;S ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF</B>



<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>ONE MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PLAN</B>



<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Minneapolis, MN, September&nbsp;22, 2004 &#151; Famous Dave&#146;s of America, Inc.
(Nasdaq: DAVE) today announced that it has completed its previously announced
plan to repurchase up to one million shares of its common stock. As
contemplated, the shares were repurchased both in the open market and through
privately negotiated transactions and were funded completely from the Company&#146;s
working capital and cash flow.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commenting on the completion of the share repurchase plan, Mr.&nbsp;Jeffrey
Dahlberg, the Company&#146;s Chairman of the Board, stated, &#147;We are extremely
pleased that the Company has been able to buy back shares to the full extent
authorized under the repurchase plan, capitalizing on what we perceived as an
attractive investment opportunity. The Board believes that these repurchases
will ultimately benefit the shareholders&#146; long-term interests. We remain
committed to enhancing value for our shareholders in the future, including
exploring the possibility of further repurchases.&#148;


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Famous Dave&#146;s of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE &#151; News) develops, owns,
operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. The company currently owns 38
locations and franchises 63 additional units in 24 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.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical,
including but not limited to statements regarding the share repurchase plan,
cash flow, and development 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&#146;s actual results to differ materially from expected results. Although
Famous Dave&#146;s of America, Inc. believes the expectation reflected in any
forward-looking statements is 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&#146;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&#146;s SEC reports.



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