MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 29, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) announces it has opened its newest award-winning Bar-B-Que restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia at 370 West Broad Street. Today's opening marks the tenth Famous Dave's location in Virginia and is the 53rd company-owned location nationwide.
"Today, we open our tenth Famous Dave's restaurant in Virginia making ours the most popular BBQ in the state," said Christopher O'Donnell, President and CEO of Famous Dave's of America, commenting on the new Falls Church opening. "In addition to the extensive menu featuring our award-winning BBQ, this new location, conveniently located in the Broadale Village Shopping Center, offers our guests a new store design featuring additional televisions to enjoy sporting events."
Open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., guests can enjoy both lunch and dinner in the 5,400 square foot restaurant. Guests can dine in or order BBQ TO GO by ordering on-line at www.famousdaves.com/order-online/ or by calling 703.533.3418. Catering for events and social gatherings of all sizes is available as well.
"We are continually looking for ways to increase guest satisfaction," continued O'Donnell. "On-line ordering improves restaurant efficiency, increases productivity and reduces ordering errors. As customers peruse our on-line menu, they can take advantage of Famous Dave's Limited Time Offerings as well as all of our regularly offered 'famous' menu selections. It's quick and easy. We are confident they will enjoy using this quick and easy ordering process."
Famous Dave's offers a hearty roundup of award-winning ribs, hickory smoked meats, and other BBQ favorites, such as St. Louis-Style Ribs brushed with Rich & Sassy® Sauce, Texas Beef Brisket, Georgia Chopped Pork, Country-Roasted Chicken, Wilbur Beans, Creamy Coleslaw and Dave's Famous Bread Pudding. A Lil' Wilbur Kid's Menu includes classic kid favorites, such as Macaroni & Cheese, and Chicken Tenders.
For more information, including a full menu and other restaurant locations, please visit www.famousdaves.com.
About Famous Dave's
Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises barbeque restaurants. As of today, the company owns 53 locations and franchises 131 additional units in 37 states. The menu features award-winning barbequed and grilled meats, a large selection of salads, side items and sandwiches, and unique desserts. Famous Dave's has won over 500 awards for everything from best ribs to best Bar-B-Que sauce to best cookbook. For more information, please visit www.famousdaves.com.
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