Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 29, 2009, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (the "Company") announced the appointment of Wallace B. Doolin, age 63, as a member of the Company's Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Doolin was also appointed to the Board's Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, Compensation Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee. In connection with his appointment, Mr. Doolin will receive standard Board compensation, including long term compensation consisting of a 25,000 restricted common share grant vesting over five years, and annual compensation in the form of shares of the Company's common stock consisting of 5,000 shares for services to be rendered during the period ending on the date of the Company's 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A copy of the press release we issued to announce Mr. Doolin's appointment is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Famous Dave's of America, Inc. Press Release dated September 29, 2009.

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