Famous Dave's

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What to know about Famous Dave's franchise? Famous Dave's of America is a chain of barbecue restaurants primarily located in the Midwestern United States, serving pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket, and several flavors of barbecue sauce. Famous Dave's employs a wide variety of people, from servers and cooks to dishwashers and managers. Famous Dave's is always looking for hardworking, dedicated employees who share their passion for barbecue. Famous Dave's also offers a catering menu for events large and small. The restaurant chain grew throughout the United States and Puerto Rico in 2014, though all of Famous Dave's Puerto Rico locations closed after Hurricane Maria. It has 180 locations in 33 U.S. states as of 2021 and four international locations, in Winnipeg, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai. Famous Dave's is based in Minnetonka, MN. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a Famous Dave's franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a Famous Dave's franchise? Before starting a Famous Dave's franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.The minimum investment amount required to open a Famous Dave's franchise is $70,500 and can go all the way up to $4,495,750. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Famous Dave's business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Famous Dave's franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Famous Dave's business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Famous Dave's franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.