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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 Restaurant Lessons We Learned in 2023

QSR Magazine The Restaurant Lessons We Learned in 2023 By Danny Klein December 8, 2023 LINK to full article How customers define and rank value will lay the blueprint for success this coming year. As Black Bear Diner CEO Anita Adams shares in the.....  ...

#172 Black Bear Diner

Franchise Times #172 Black Bear Diner September 24, 2023 LINK Ranked at 172 - Black Bear Diner Last Year Rank: 201 Investment Range: $1,634,005 - $2,188,510 Initial Investment: $24,000 - $55,000 Category: Restaurant Company Description A full-service family restaurant...

Give Employees A Reason To Stay

In exchange for their loyalty, on-property staff want to be heard, respected and given access to better benefits. Hospitality Technology Give Employees A Reason To Stay By Michal Christine Escobar May 17, 2023 LINK For Tia Morris, Service Director at City Winery in...

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Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

2019

Nation’s Restaurant News

The Top Food Franchises of 2019

Entrepreneur

Franchise Times January

2018

Nation’s Restaurant News

Nation’s Restaurant News June

Franchise 500

Entrepreneur

Restaurant Business June

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