SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 17, 2003 FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Minnesota 0-21625 41-1782300 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 8091 Wallace Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (952) 294-1300 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE On November 17, 2003, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. issued a press release announcing that Diana Garvis Purcel will join the Company as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 19, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99.1 Famous Dave's of America, Inc. Press Release dated November 17, 2003. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. FAMOUS DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC. Date: November 19, 2003 By: /s/ David Goronkin -------------------------------- Name: David Goronkin Title: Chief Executive Officer