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.
Black Bear Diner Takes a Legacy-First Approach to Growth
Black Bear Diner’s Anita Adams assumed the role of CEO earlier in January, but the new responsibility comes as no surprise to anyone within the corporate office. The move was a result of careful planning, and it was in the works for most of 2019. Adams has worked...
Our 41th Annual 2020 Franchise 500 Ranking
We are proud to present Entrepreneur's 41th annual Franchise 500®. Black Bear Diner has ranked #468 out of #500. Entrepreneur continues to celebrate them all with what is still the world's first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Just as the franchise...
Nation’s Restaurant News – 5 ways Black Bear Diner is shaking up family dining
Black Bear Diner CEO Anita Adams discusses how the brand built positive momentum in an increasingly stagnant segment When you think of a family-dining scene, you might envision booths stuffed with parents and kids, surrounded by piles of pancakes and decor that has...
Anita Adams Moves Into CEO Role at Black Bear Diner
In a long-planned leadership change-up, Anita Adams has been named CEO of casual dining concept Black Bear Diner. Adams joined the company as CFO back in 2017, and in March 2019 she added the title of president to her role leading the finance department. Prior to...
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
