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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-16-792974
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20161208
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20161214
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20161214

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FAMOUS DAVES OF AMERICA INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001021270
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
		IRS NUMBER:				411782300
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MN
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1229

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-21625
		FILM NUMBER:		162051236

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		12701 WHITEWATER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 200
		CITY:			MINNETONKA
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55343
		BUSINESS PHONE:		952-294-1300

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		12701 WHITEWATER DRIVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 200
		CITY:			MINNETONKA
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55343
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December&nbsp;8, 2016 </B></P>
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offices) (Zip Code) </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>12701 Whitewater Drive, Suite 200, Minnetonka, MN 55343 </B></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><B>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. </B></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>(d) Election of Director </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Effective December&nbsp;8, 2016,
the Board of Directors (the &#147;Board&#148;) of Famous Dave&#146;s of America, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) elected Charles W. Mooty to serve as a director of the Company to fill a vacancy on the Board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Mooty, age 56, currently serves as the president and chief executive officer of Jostens, Inc., a position he has held since January, 2014. Prior to
his work at Jostens, Inc., from June 2012 to December 2013, Mr.&nbsp;Mooty was employed at Fairview Health Services as the interim president and chief executive officer, as well as chairman of the board of trustees, for which his term will end in
December&nbsp;2016. Mr.&nbsp;Mooty has also served as the president and chief executive officer of the Faribault Woolen Mill, starting in May 2011. For <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">twenty-one</FONT> years, Mr.&nbsp;Mooty was employed by
International Dairy Queen where he held many different positions; among them, the position of president and chief executive officer, as well as chairman of the board. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr.&nbsp;Mooty and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director and
there are no transactions that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">S-K.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Company has issued a press release, dated December&nbsp;13, 2016, announcing the appointment of Mr.&nbsp;Mooty.&nbsp;A copy of the press release announcing Mr.&nbsp;Mooty&#146;s appointment to the Board is being furnished, not filed, with this
Current Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">8-K</FONT> and is attached as Exhibit 99.1. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Famous Dave&#146;s of America, Inc. Press Release dated December&nbsp;13, 2016</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">F<SMALL>AMOUS</SMALL> D<SMALL>AVE</SMALL>&#146;<SMALL>S</SMALL> <SMALL>OF</SMALL> A<SMALL>MERICA</SMALL>, I<SMALL>NC</SMALL>.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Date: December&nbsp;14, 2016</TD>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Famous Dave&#146;s of America, Inc. Appoints Charles W. Mooty to Board of Directors </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">MINNEAPOLIS, December&nbsp;13, 2016 &#150; Famous Dave&#146;s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) today announced the appointment of Chuck Mooty to the
Company&#146;s board of directors. Mr.&nbsp;Mooty currently serves as President and CEO of Jostens, Inc. Prior to Jostens, he was Interim President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Fairview Health Services; President and CEO of the
Faribault Woolen Mill; and had a distinguished <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">21-year</FONT> career with International Dairy Queen, now owned by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. During Mr.&nbsp;Mooty&#146;s 21 years with International Dairy Queen, he
served as President and Chief Executive Officer from January 2001 to July&nbsp;1, 2008, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer and Treasurer at International Dairy Queen, Inc. until January 2001. Additionally,
Mr.&nbsp;Mooty served as the Chairman of International Dairy Queen, Inc. from 2003 to 2008. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;We are delighted to welcome Chuck Mooty to the Famous
Dave&#146;s board of directors,&#148; said Chairman Joseph Jacobs. &#147;Chuck&#146;s extensive executive leadership experience and perspective on the restaurant franchising industry make him a tremendous asset to the company and our shareholders,
particularly at such a pivotal time in the company&#146;s history. The board welcomes Chuck and looks forward to the unparalleled experience he will undoubtedly bring to the turnaround of Famous Dave&#146;s.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mike Lister, the company&#146;s newly appointed CEO&nbsp;&amp; COO shared Mr.&nbsp;Jacobs&#146; sentiments, &#147;I am thrilled to welcome Chuck to our board
of directors and look forward to leveraging his successful and comprehensive restaurant operations experience as we better position our company for success in 2017.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Mooty commented, &#147;I&#146;m excited to join the board and work with the devoted team on revitalizing the wonderful brand of Famous Dave&#146;s.
The viability of the independent franchisee is critical to the success of Famous Dave&#146;s and I look forward to contributing to the growth of the concept and better understanding how we can improve the execution of the brand from a guest
perspective.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>About Famous Dave&#146;s </U></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Famous Dave&#146;s of America, Inc. develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. As of December&nbsp;13, 2016, the Company has 176
restaurants, including 37 Company-owned restaurants and 139 franchise-operated restaurants, located in 32 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Canada, and United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;Its menu features award-winning barbequed and grilled meats, a
selection of salads, sandwiches, side items, and made-from-scratch desserts. For more information visit: famousdaves.com, facebook.com/famousdaves, or follow on Twitter @Famous_Daves. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical, including but not limited to statements regarding the expected financial impact of
restaurant closures and lease terminations, the timing of our restaurant openings and the timing or success of our expansion 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 expectations 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&#146;s expectation include 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&#146;s SEC reports. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">### </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Contact: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dexter Newman&#150; Chief Financial Officer </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">952-294-1300</FONT></FONT> </P>
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