FOR LESSONS LEARNED SECTION IN MONDAY BUSINESS SECTION: Famous Dave is trying to transition itself from a entrepreneurial start up to a disciplined, profitable restaurant chain. New chief executive Dave Goronkin ditched the company's foray into themed restaurants, refrigerated foods, and delivery services. Instead, he is focusing the company on simply being a well-run restaurant operator. Overall of Minnetonka/ Hwy 7 interior with a waiter taking an order for food. sign at hwy 7 location GENERAL INFORMATION: Richard Sennott/Star Tribune Minnetonka, MN. Friday 5/28/2004 FOR LESSONS LEARNED SECTION IN MONDAY BUSINESS SECTION: Famous Dave is trying to transition itself from a entrepreneurial start up to a disciplined, profitable restaurant chain. New chief executive Dave Goronkin ditched the company's foray into themed restaurants, refrigerated foods, and delivery services. Instead, he is focusing the company on simply being a well-run restaurant operator.