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.
January 2020 Fast & Serious List
#33 Black Bear DinerFamily restaurants At Black Bear Diner, where a sculptor still hand carves every wooden bear, CEO Bruce Dean says growth means sticking to tradition. “We’re going to be 25 years old come 2020, so what I concentrate on, really my philosophy for...
Black Bear Diner Hires Industry Veteran Joe Adney as Chief Marketing Officer
REDDING, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Black Bear Diner, the fast-growing, family dining concept that offers a one-of-a-kind experience and home-style comfort food classics in a friendly, bear-themed atmosphere, has hired Joe Adney as Chief Marketing Officer and Camille...
How Black Bear Diner is combating the labor shortage
It's particularly challenging for growing chains looking to add more locations. Dean discusses the labor shortage and how his chain is combating that challenge, both by attracting workers and keeping good employees. Dean also discusses labor costs and his views on...
Black Bear Diner Marks 2019 Expansion Momentum With Four Restaurant Openings
REDDING, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Black Bear Diner, the fast-growing, family dining concept that offers a one-of-a-kind experience and home-style comfort food classics in a friendly, bear-themed atmosphere, wrapped up a year of growth and expansion by announcing the...
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
