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.
Black Bear Diner Plots New Growth Path After Development Restart
Franchise Times Black Bear Diner Plots New Growth Path After Development Restart February 2, 2024 By Laura Michaels LINK Black Bear Diner's 33 franchises operate 91 of its restaurants, with the company running 65 of them. After a pause in franchise development coming...
Black Bear Diner Beat the Pandemic and Still Isn’t Stopping
FSR Magazine Black Bear Diner Beat the Pandemic and Still Isn't Stopping January 24, 2024 By Ben Coley LINK THE DINER CHAIN BELIEVES IT CAN REACH 800 STORES NATIONWIDE. Anita Adams was appointed CEO of Black Bear Diner in January 2020, weeks before the U.S. felt the...
Black Bear Diner Has its Sights On Becoming a National Brand
Nation’s Restaurant News Black Bear Diner Has its Sights On Becoming a National Brand By Alicia Kelso January 16, 2024 LINK Black Bear Diner CEO Anita Adams said the restaurant chain is getting back to its pre-pandemic development pace with new markets under...
10 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best French Dip
aol.com 10 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best French Dip By Amanda Mactas January 15, 2024 LINK to full article Ranked number 7 - Black Bear Diner Per Order: 490 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated), 2270 mg sodium, 44 g carbs (2 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 41 g protein...
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
2019
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Nation’s Restaurant News
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The Top Food Franchises of 2019
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Franchise Times January
2018
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Nation’s Restaurant News
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Nation’s Restaurant News June
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Franchise 500
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Nation’s Restaurant News
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Restaurant Business June
2017
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Franchise 500
2016
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Top 200 Chains
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Nation’s Second 100: Second 100 Concepts
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Franchise 500
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Top 500 Chains
2015
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Top 200 Chains
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Nation’s Second 100: Second 100 Concepts
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Smartest Growing Brands
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FSR 50: Top 10 High Performing Regional Chains
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2015’s Top Franchise Opportunities
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INC 500
2014
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Top 50: Franchisee Satisfaction
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Fast 50: Growth Chain (#33)
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Best of the Best: Top 200 Franchises
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Next 20: Concepts to Watch
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Top 10: Full Service Growth Chain (#9)
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FSR 50: Top 10 Dining Chains
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Ones to Watch
2013
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Top 40: Food Franchise
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Top 10: Franchise Value
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Next 300: Franchise to Watch (#275)
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FSR 50: Top 10 Dining Chains
2012
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