Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:DAVE) President and CEO Christopher O’Donnell announced today that BBQ Restaurants of Hawaii has purchased the right to franchise three Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que restaurants in the Hawaiian islands. The markets covered by the agreement include Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. The first location is anticipated to open by the end of 2010.

BBQ Restaurants of Hawaii is headed up by Ajay Keshap, who is currently a Denny’s franchise owner in Hawaii and California.    

“We are thrilled to welcome Ajay Keshap and his team at BBQ Restaurants of Hawaii to our family of Famous Dave’s restaurants. The hospitality and restaurant expertise of Ajay and his executives is an ideal fit and they have an in-depth knowledge of the market, as they currently operate Denny’s franchises in both Hawaii and California,” said Christopher O’Donnell, President and CEO of Famous Dave’s.  ”As Famous Dave’s continues to strategically expand and share award-winning BBQ nationwide, entering the Hawaiian market has been of great interest to us.  The demographic mix of locals and tourists creates year round demand for quality restaurants, and the Hawaiian culinary culture of luaus and pig roasts has a similar flavor profile to the Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit BBQ menu.”

Ajay Keshap, owner of BBQ Restaurants of Hawaii said, “Our team evaluated several different franchise concepts and there was no question that Famous Dave’s was our choice for a partner.  Famous Dave’s has earned a reputation as an industry leader, thanks to a number of factors including phenomenal award-winning food, an outstanding management team, and an established brand that has proven to be popular nationwide with consumers. We are excited to bring Famous Dave’s to Hawaii and believe the locals and tourists alike will embrace this concept.”

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