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BASIS OF PRESENTATION | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 02, 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 October 2, 2016, there were 176 Famous Dave’s restaurants operating in 32 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Canada, and United Arab Emirates, including 37 company-owned restaurants and 139 franchise-operated restaurants. An additional 62 franchise restaurants were committed to be developed through signed Area Development Agreements as of October 2, 2016. We prepared these consolidated financial statements i n 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 October 2, 2016 and January 3, 2016 and for the three and nine month periods ended October 2, 2016 and September 27, 2015, respectively. The information furnished in these financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustm ents, 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 fi led with the SEC. Due to the seasonality of our business, revenue and operating results for the three and nine months ended October 2, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

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