Famous Dave's
Famous Dave's is a Restaurant - Casual concept with 111 stores in 111 shopping centers across 30 states. As of September 27, 2026 they opened 0 and closed 3 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of −3. Typical site: 2,000–6,000 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 61,953 with a median household income of $84,256 and a median age of 36.
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Lexington, KY · Closed Q4 2025 · Detected Jan 28
Joplin, MO · Closed Q3 2025 · Detected Nov 5, 2025
Laredo, TX · Closed Q3 2025 · Detected Nov 5, 2025
About Famous Dave's
Legendary Pit BBQ Pivoting to High-Efficiency "Quick 'Que" Models Famous Dave's is an award-winning BBQ franchise known for its wood-smoked meats and "backyard" atmosphere. Now a subsidiary of MTY Food Group (via BBQ Holdings), the brand is executing a major real estate pivot from large-format "lodges" to agile, smaller-footprint models. This National Expansion strategy centers on their new "Quick 'Que" and line-service prototypes, which reduce square footage requirements to 2,500–3,000 sq. ft. and prioritize drive-thru capabilities. As a flexible Anchor Tenant or high-traffic end-cap user, Famous Dave's offers a modernized, lower-cost-of-entry model for franchisees while maintaining its reputation as America's most awarded BBQ brand.
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