BASIS OF PRESENTATION	3 Months Ended
Apr. 03, 2016
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	(1) Basis of Presentation We, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (“Famous Dave’s” or the “Company”), were incorporated in Minnesota on March 14, 1994. We develop, own, operate and franchise restaurants under the name "Famous Dave's". As of April 3, 2016, there were 178 Famous Dave’s restaurants operating in 33 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Canada, and United Arab Emirates, including 37 company-owned restaurants and 141 franchise-operated restaurants. An additional 64 franchise restaurants were committed to be developed through signed Area Development Agreements as of April 3, 2016. We prepared these consolidated financial statements in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rules and Regulations. These unaudited financial statements represent the consolidated financial statements of Famous Dave’s and its subsidiaries as of April 3, 2016 and January 3, 2016 and for the three month periods ended April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015, respectively. The information furnished in these financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2016 as filed with the SEC. Due to the seasonality of our business, revenue and operating results for the three months ended April 3, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

(1) Basis of Presentation

We, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (“Famous Dave’s” or the “Company”), were incorporated in Minnesota on March 14, 1994. We develop, own, operate and franchise restaurants under the name "Famous Dave's". As of April 3, 2016, there were 178 Famous Dave’s restaurants operating in 33 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Canada, and United Arab Emirates, including 37 company-owned restaurants and 141 franchise-operated restaurants. An additional 64 franchise restaurants were committed to be developed through signed Area Development Agreements as of April 3, 2016.

We prepared these consolidated financial statements in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rules and Regulations. These unaudited financial statements represent the consolidated financial statements of Famous Dave’s and its subsidiaries as of April 3, 2016 and January 3, 2016 and for the three month periods ended April 3, 2016 and March 29, 2015, respectively. The information furnished in these financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2016 as filed with the SEC.

Due to the seasonality of our business, revenue and operating results for the three months ended April 3, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.