Famous Dave's charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Famous Dave's franchise is approximately 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Famous Dave's has been involved in 8 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 2 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Famous Dave's franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Famous Dave's offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Famous Dave's currently operates 109 locations (2025 FDD) (77 franchised, 32 company-owned). The system contracted by 2.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -4.2%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Famous Dave's is 3.6% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Famous Dave's FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $2.7M (average: $2.7M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Famous Dave's is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Famous Dave's's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 1 year within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Famous Dave's's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).

Famous Dave's provides 355 hours of initial training over approximately 7 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Famous Dave's provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.