Franchise Times: Top 200
267. Black Bear Diner
Last Year’s Rank: 263
Investment Range: Over $1 Million
Category: Restaurant
Company Description
A full-service family restaurant chain, Black Bear Diner was founded in 1995 by Bruce Dean and Bob Manley. They opened the first diner in California and began franchising the brand in 2002. Today the company is based out of Redding, California. Black Bear Diners specialize in American fare, serving food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. True to its name, each restaurant is decorated with bear-themed statues and murals on the walls.
Company Statistics
Global Sales: $152,500,000
US Units: 67
International Units: 0
Total Units: 67
Percent Franchised: 91%
% International Units: 0%
US Franchised Units: 61