Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> July 15, 2002

Ken Stanecki – Famous Dave’s Of America Inc (dave)

KEN J. STANECKI has been Chief Financial Officer of Famous Dave's of America, Inc., since May 2000. From October 1997 to April 2000, Mr. Stanecki was Vice President of Finance for AmeriKing Corporation. Prior to that, he held a progression of positions with Burger King Corporation in finance, franchising and operations. Mr. Stanecki received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from Michigan State University and earned his graduate degree, a Master of Business Administration, from the University of Michigan. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of Famous Dave's and

a picture of the company as it is now?

Mr. Stanecki: Famous Dave's was founded in 1995. We opened our first

restaurant