
Famous Dave's
๐ชRegional ยท 32 states
Famous Dave's is one of America's largest BBQ chains, founded in 1994 by Dave Anderson โ an Ojibwe-Choctaw pitmaster and Harvard-educated entrepreneur โ who spent over 20 years perfecting his recipes before opening his first BBQ Shack in Hayward, Wisconsin. Anderson has accumulated over 700 BBQ awards including first place at the prestigious American Royal Barbecue Sauce Contest, and Famous Dave's 180-plus locations across 33 states are built on its signature slow-smoked ribs and Rich & Sassy sauce.