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.
March Menus Tie Into Timely Promotions and On-Trend Ingredients
Chili in three varieties is returning to the menu at Black Bear Diner until April 30. Included in the limited-time offer are a Chili-Stuffed Breakfast Burrito, Chili Cheddar Cheeseburger and Tri-Tip N’ Chili Platter. During the week of March 17-21, the chain is...
January 2021: Fast & Serious List
#40 Black Bear Diner Family restaurants Anita Adams moved into the CEO role at Black Bear Diner in January 2020, replacing Bruce Dean as head of the casual breakfast concept after serving in the chief finance post since 2017. “For us, maintaining our culture will be...
Never underestimate culture,’ says Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner, during Restaurants Rise session on leadership
Leading a restaurant company through an unprecedented crisis is challenging but made easier when your concept embraces an ethos that is respected and admired by both employees and consumers. “I think it's super important to have a clear vision, a mission and value...
Restaurants Rise Live starts June 2, providing leadership inspiration and business solutions for restaurant executives
Restaurants Rise, a new digital community initiative for the restaurant and foodservice industry, will officially kick off its four-day live content series June 2. The event, hosted by Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, will feature leading CEOs,...
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
