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): July 28, 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 of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer 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 July 28, 2003, Famous Dave's of America, Inc. issued a press release announcing the election of David Goronkin to the Company's Board of Directors and the appointment of Mr. Goronkin as the Company's new Chief Executive Officer, each effective as of August 11, 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 July 28, 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: July 28, 2003 By: /s/ Kenneth Stanecki ---------------------------- Name: Kenneth Stanecki Title: Chief Financial Officer