Famous Dave’s bids $5M for 9 units

MINNETONKA Minn. Famous Dave’s of America Inc. said Friday it has submitted a $5 million bid to acquire nine franchised locations owned by North Country BBQ Ventures LLC, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

As the “stalking horse” bidder, or the buyer that typically has been selected by the seller and places the first bid, thereby setting the lowest auction price, Famous Dave’s still needs to garner bankru