Famous Dave's of America, Inc.
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Famous Dave's of America, Inc. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
12701 Whitewater Drive, Minnetonka, The company reported revenue of US$154.81 million
Headquarters Address
55343,United States of America during the fiscal year 2011 (2011). The company's
revenue grew at a CAGR of 5.31% during 2007–
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2011, with an annual growth of 4.41% over 2010. In
2011, the company recorded an operating margin of
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Website www.famousdaves.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange SORIANAB, Mexico Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 340
Fiscal Year End January
Revenue (in US$ million) 154.81
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses Return on Equity
Improved financial performance Declining solvency position The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
16.31% for 2011, as compared to its peers, Brinker
International, Inc. (Ticker: EAT), Darden Restaurants,
Industry recognition Weak liquidity position Inc. (Ticker: DRI) and BJ''s Restaurants, Inc. (Ticker:
BJRI), which recorded ROEs of 32.14%, 24.60% and
Strong network of restaurants 9.50% respectively. The company reported an
operating margin of 6.07% in 2011.
Opportunities Threats
Return on Equity
Expansion in Canada Fluctuating raw material prices
Expansion of restaurant network Intense competition
Increasing demand for restaurant gift
New health-care reform
cards
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 0.83 in 2011,
as compared to its peers, Brinker International, Inc.,
Darden Restaurants, Inc. and BJ''s Restaurants, Inc.,
which recorded current ratios of 0.55, 0.52 and 0.00
respectively. As of January 2011, the company
recorded cash and short-term investments of worth
US$1.15 million, against US$0.90 million current debt.
The company reported a debt to equity ratio of 0.63 in
2011 as compared to its peers, Brinker International,
Inc., Darden Restaurants, Inc. and BJ''s Restaurants,
Inc., which recorded debt to equity ratios of 1.20, 0.85
and 0.00 respectively.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services ......................................