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.
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...
Shift Change: Black Bear Diner hires CEO, McDonald’s adds chief digital engagement officer
This Restaurant Dive series highlights the latest executive changes across multiple chains as they plan their growth strategies.This Restaurant Dive series highlights the latest executive changes across multiple chains as they plan their growth strategies. This is 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
