COMPETE IN FAMOUS DAVE'S BBQ BRACKETOLOGY AND WIN AN ULTIMATE JOAKIM NOAH EXPERIENCE

CHICAGOLAND, IL (MARCH 15-APRIL 6, 2015) – March Madness is here! From March 15th through April 6th, seven Famous Dave’s locations throughout Chicagoland are holding the ultimate BBQ bracketology sweepstakes for NCAA and NBA fans alike. The bracketology grand prize offers the chance to win a slam-dunk experience with Chicago Bulls Center Joakim Noah, including pair of tickets to the Chicago Bulls game on April 15th, an autographed basketball and jersey, and a meet and greet with Noah himself! A portion of dining proceeds (with a minimum donation of $10,000) will benefit the Noah’s Arc Foundation, Joakim Noah’s non-profit organization that helps children to develop a stronger sense of self.

Fans, supporters and diners must fulfill four different brackets. Each bracket lists a category of food; three different meat dishes and the fourth being an appetizer, potato, soup, salad, or dessert. Participants must get a total of four dishes punched on the bracket to be entered into the sweepstakes. Once each category has been sampled, the bracketology card must be turned in for entry to the sweepstakes. This can be accomplished in one or more visits, depending on the size of the group dining. Contestants are not only able to win the Joakim Noah experience, but free BBQ for one year, gift cards, and more!

· Grand Prize: Joakim Noah Experience

· BBQ Champ: One winner wins one year of free BBQ (12 $50 gift cards)

· Famous Four: Four winners win a $100 gift card

· Elite Ate: Eight winners win a $50 gift card

· Saucy Sixteen: Sixteen winners receive a $25 gift card

The Joakim Noah Experience winner will be notified on April 8th. Basketball and barbeque fans can win these amazing prizes while simultaneously supporting Noah’s non-profit organization. The Noah’s Arc Foundation is dedicated to helping all children express individuality, fulfill their dreams, and take advantage of their full potential. Through the expression of art and the discipline of sports, NAF works to develop the confidence and foster the passion that exists within every child.

Famous Dave’s boasts the ultimate spot to watch the March Madness tournament games with its wide offering of craft beers, delicious barbeque, and plenty of TV’s. For more information on the contest, visit http://www.famousdaves.com/bbqbracketology. Punch cards will be available in-store and through Famous Dave’s Famous Nation emails.

About Famous Dave’s

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) develops, owns, operates and franchises BBQ restaurants. The company owns 54 locations and franchises 142 additional units in 34 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and 1 Canadian Province. Famous Dave’s menu features award-winning BBQ and grilled meats, a large selection of salads, side items and sandwiches, and unique desserts. Famous Dave’s has won more than 700 awards for everything from “Best Ribs” to “BBQ Sauce” to “Best Cookbook” to “Top Barbeque Restaurant Franchise.” For more information, please visit Famous Dave’s online at www.famousdaves.com, like them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.