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.
The FSR Growth 23: These Restaurants Defied the Pandemic Odds in 2020
The FSR Growth 23: These Restaurants Defied the Pandemic Odds in 2020 LAST YEAR OFFERED LITTLE IN TERMS OF FAVORABLE MARKET CONDITIONS, BUT THAT DIDN’T STOP A SMALL ENCLAVE OF CASUAL-DINING CHAINS FROM EXPANDING THEIR STORE FOOTPRINTS. AUGUST 2021 NICOLE DUNCAN In...
Black Bear Diner Partners with Gold Country Wildlife Rescue to Support Bear Cubs Injured by Wildfires
Black Bear Diner Partners with Gold Country Wildlife Rescue to Support Bear Cubs Injured by Wildfires Kicks-off capital fundraising campaign with $17,000 to support new "Bear Cub University" rehabilitation facility REDDING, Calif., October 20, 2021 - Black Bear Diner,...
Black Bear Diner announces grand opening of Brownsville, Texas diner, with enhanced layout to better accommodate off-premise sales
Black Bear Diner, the one-of-a-kind, bear-themed dining concept offering a family-friendly atmosphere and classic, home-style comfort food, today opened the doors to its 144th diner, located in Brownsville, Texas. The new location is the first from the family dining...
NRN’s Take-Away Podcast with Sam Oches – Why this diner franchise isn’t giving up on the dine-in experience
NRN’s Take-Away Podcast with Sam OchesWhy this diner franchise isn’t giving up on the dine-in experienceThe CEO of a growing California-based concept explains how it’s balancing off-premises innovations with the iconic dining rooms it’s known for. By Sam Oches...
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
