News & Awards
News & Awards
The Goings-On of Black Bear Diner
Whether it’s news about an event or the announcement of a new award, there’s always some kind of excitement surrounding Black Bear Diner. Take a look at what we’ve been up to, and you’ll quickly see that our strength has a company, and as a member of each community we reside within, has never been better.
Franchising and the Future of Work
1851 Franchise Franchising and the Future of Work: Navigating Remote and Hybrid Business Models In 2023 By Morgan Wood May 1, 2023 LINK Remote work, hybrid work, work from anywhere, telework, mobile work, hotdesking, coworking... "Like many times, industries kind of...
Breakfast eateries embrace delivery, technology
Restaurant Dive Breakfast eateries embrace delivery, technology By Julie Littman March 22, 2023 LINK Chains have adapted front- and back-of-house operations to accommodate more off-premise sales and technology to improve the dine-in experience. This is the second in a...
Rise and shine: Why breakfast chains are booming
Restaurant Dive Rise and shine: Why breakfast chains are booming By Julie Littman March 21, 2023 LINK to full article Inside a Black Bear Diner How full-day concepts are competing All-day breakfast concepts are also benefiting from continual demand in the morning...
We’re proud to be corporate Make-A-Wish® partner, raising over $1.7 million dollars during our partnership
Make-A-Wish® Give Joy, Restore Hope campaign succeeds during the holiday season thanks to support from corporate partners and communities nationwide Funds from the campaign enable life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses Feb. 3, 2023 PRNewswire LINK...
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
2019

Nation’s Restaurant News

The Top Food Franchises of 2019

Franchise Times January
2018

Nation’s Restaurant News

Nation’s Restaurant News June

Franchise 500

Nation’s Restaurant News

Restaurant Business June
2017

Franchise 500
2016

Top 200 Chains

Nation’s Second 100: Second 100 Concepts

Franchise 500

Top 500 Chains
2015

Top 200 Chains

Nation’s Second 100: Second 100 Concepts

Smartest Growing Brands

FSR 50: Top 10 High Performing Regional Chains

2015’s Top Franchise Opportunities

INC 500
2014

Top 50: Franchisee Satisfaction

Fast 50: Growth Chain (#33)

Best of the Best: Top 200 Franchises

Next 20: Concepts to Watch

Top 10: Full Service Growth Chain (#9)

FSR 50: Top 10 Dining Chains

Ones to Watch
2013

Top 40: Food Franchise

Top 10: Franchise Value

Next 300: Franchise to Watch (#275)

FSR 50: Top 10 Dining Chains
2012
