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.
The NextGen 25 – Black Bear Diner CEO Anita Adams is Leading the California Brand into a New Stage of Growth
Black Bear Diner moves up to #377 on 2022 Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise Top 500 Ranking
Black Bear Diner moves up to #377 on 2022 Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise Top 500 Ranking
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,...
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
