FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2005	CONTACTS: Melissa Hawken Morris 720-339-8279 mchawken@excite.com
Famous Dave's BBQ Comes to Quebec Square
DENVER – Aug. 12, 2005 – One month from today on Sept. 12, a little bit of hog heaven will come to Denver when Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que – nationally acclaimed for having American’s best ribs and barbecue sauce – opens the doors to its first-ever Colorado location. Located at 7557 East 36th Ave. in the Stapleton redevelopment’s Quebec Square, Famous Dave’s is being brought to Colorado by the Denver-based Basic Food Group. Over the next several years, the group plans to open eight additional Famous Dave’s restaurants throughout Colorado. The Basic Food Group was founded by Bill Ferguson, and is currently known for operating the Avenue Grill, two Great Northern Tavern locations and food service for the Meadows and Foothills golf courses, as well as the Fillmore Auditorium. “Colorado has a plethora of impeccable independent restaurants, but as a state known for attracting out-of-towners, there is a great market for establishments that offer a taste of home,” Ferguson said. “As a long-time fan of Famous Dave’s, I’m pleased to have the opportunity to bring one of these craved tastes to Colorado.” Ferguson notes that he is looking forward to reuniting Famous Dave addicts at the restaurant opening and invites fans to email their recounting of exactly what makes Dave’s famous or other Famous Dave’s stories and experiences to Wilbur@legendarybbq.com. Those who submit their thoughts on Famous Dave’s will have the chance to win tickets for two to attend the restaurant’s VIP grand opening party and a “Love at First Bite” gift pack. Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que menu features hickory-smoked St. Louis-style ribs, Texas beef brisket, Georgia chopped pork and Famous Dave’s award-winning Rich & Sassy® BBQ sauce. Additionally, the menu offers Barbeque and Country Roasted Chicken, BBQ sandwiches, burgers and salads. Plus, the restaurant serves up such down home classics as made-from-scratch honey buttered corn bread muffins, coleslaw, potato salad, Wilbur Beans and Famous Fries. Famous Dave’s delectable homemade desserts include its award-winning bread pudding and hot fudge Kahlua brownie. Having won awards for everything from best sauce to best ribs to best cookbook, Famous Dave’s has received wide acclaim and praise from customers and critics alike. Famous Dave’s Rib Team regularly competes in rib competitions across the country, and has raked in 1st place awards at the Southern Florida Championship Cook Off in Jupiter, Fla., the Great American Rib Cook-off in Ohio, the Sioux Empire Rib-fest in Sioux Falls, S.D., the Rib Fest & More in Fargo, N.D., the Pontiac Rib America Rib Fest in Pontiac, Mich., the Twin Cities Rockin’ Rib Fest in Minneapolis, Minn., and the Rib America Indianapolis Rib Fest in Indianapolis, Ind., to name just a few. About Famous Dave’s of America Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. The company currently owns 38 locations and franchises 65 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. More information is available at www.famousdaves.com.