The group's principal activity is to develop, operate and franchise casual dining restaurants. the group has thirty-seven owned restaurants and nineteen franchises in operation. the group operates restaurants under the name famous dave's. seventeen restaurants are located in minnesota, twelve in illinois, six in wisconsin, four each in virginia and maryland, three in iowa, two each in utah and nebraska, and one each in alabama, georgia, tennessee, indiana, ohio, and south dakota. the group's restaurant strives to emphasize value and speed of service by employing a streamlined operating system based on a focused menu and simplified food preparation techniques. the menu focuses on a number of popular smoked meat barbecue entree items and delicious side dishes which are prepared using easy-to-operate kitchen equipment and processes that use prepared seasonings, sauces and mi