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.
Comfort Food Expansion: Hear From CEO of Black Bear Diner in Fireside Chat
IPO Edge and the Palm Beach Hedge Fund Association hosted a fireside chat at the 2022 ICR Conference with the CEO of Black Bear Diner to discuss operations and growth, off-premise options, franchise partnerships, and the support of the Black Bear Diner team in the...
Black Bear Diner Plots Texas Expansion
FSR Magazine January 11, 2022 https://www.fsrmagazine.com/content/black-bear-diner-plots-texas-expansion Black Bear Diner Plots Texas Expansion JANUARY 11, 2022 Black Bear Diner announced plans to bring its one-of-a-kind, bear-themed dining concept and classic,...
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,...
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
