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.
Restaurant Chain Growth Report 4/18/17
Repeat Growers Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months. Redding, CA-based BLACK BEAR DINER (founded 1995) has increased by 14 units, from 79 to 93 (17% growth). These family/casual diners are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per...
Franchise 500: Black Bear Diner
Franchise 500: Black Bear Diner ranks at #296. They were founded in 1955 and have been a franchise since 2002. #FeedYourInnerBear by signing up for our e-club! Get the inside scoop on latest menu items, exclusive offers and when you sign up, enjoy a free bear claw and...
Franchise Times: Top 200
267. Black Bear Diner Last Year's Rank: 263 Investment Range: Over $1 Million Category: Restaurant Company Description A full-service family restaurant chain, Black Bear Diner was founded in 1995 by Bruce Dean and Bob Manley. They opened the first diner in California...
Street Talk: Operators Share Points of View
Doug Branigan, Bruce Dean, Robin Yoshimura Black Bear Diner What’s a current trend you find will benefit your business? Breakfast all day. We’ve done it for 20 years, but now its being talked about. What is a potential threat to your particular line of work, and what...
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
2017
Franchise 500
Entrepreneur
2016
Top 200 Chains
Franchise Times
Nation’s Second 100: Second 100 Concepts
Nation’s Restaurant News
Franchise 500
Entrepreneur Magazine
Top 500 Chains
Restaurant Business Magazine
2015
Top 200 Chains
Franchise Times
Nation’s Second 100: Second 100 Concepts
Nation’s Restaurant News
Smartest Growing Brands
Franchise Times
FSR 50: Top 10 High Performing Regional Chains
Full Service Restaurant Magazine
2015’s Top Franchise Opportunities
Franchise Business Review
INC 500
Inc. Magazine
2014
Top 50: Franchisee Satisfaction
Franchise Business Review
Fast 50: Growth Chain (#33)
Technomic
Best of the Best: Top 200 Franchises
Franchise Business Review
Next 20: Concepts to Watch
Nation’s Restaurant News
Top 10: Full Service Growth Chain (#9)
Technomic
FSR 50: Top 10 Dining Chains
FSR Magazine
Ones to Watch
FSR Magazine
2013
Top 40: Food Franchise
Franchise Business Review
Top 10: Franchise Value
FSR Magazine
Next 300: Franchise to Watch (#275)
Franchise Times
FSR 50: Top 10 Dining Chains
FSR Magazine
2012
Top 10 Franchise Value
Restaurant Management Magazine