SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 15, 2003
FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 0-21625 41-1782300
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
8091 Wallace Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(952) 294-1300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE
On December 15, 2003, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. issued a press release
announcing that David W. Anderson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Assistant
Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, Indian Affairs and has
resigned as Chairman of the Board in connection with the confirmation. K.
Jeffrey Dahlberg has been appointed to replace Mr. Anderson as Chairman of the
Board. In addition, F. Lane Cardwell has been elected to the Board of Directors
to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Anderson's resignation. A copy of the press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Famous Dave's of America, Inc. Press Release dated
December 15, 2003.
SIGNATURE
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.
FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC.
Date: December 15, 2003 By: /s/ Diana G. Purcel
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Name: Diana G. Purcel
Title: Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and
Secretary