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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM FAMOUS
DAVE'S OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR
THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 2, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH 10-Q.
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