The group's principal activity is to develop, operate and franchise casual dining restaurants. The group operates restaurants under the name famous dave's. 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 mixes. The group operates solely in the United States. As of 28-Dec-2003, the group operates 92 restaurants through 38 owned restaurants and 54 franchises.