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 Named Official Family Diner for High School Athletics in Six States
Family-focused diner concept will support public and private high schools in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington REDDING, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black Bear Diner, the one-of-a-kind, bear-themed dining concept offering a family-friendly...
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 many ways, the pandemic was a great equalizer for full-service...
Black Bear Diner Embraces Post-Pandemic Growth
Black Bear Diner Embraces Post-Pandemic Growth THE 25-YEAR-OLD BRAND IS TARGETING COAST-TO-COAST EXPANSION IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19. JUNE 18, 2021 SUZANNE BLAKE Black Bear Diner is looking to move east as it implements a growth strategy into 2022. Three more Black Bear...
FSR’s Reader’s Choice Awards
FSR's Reader's Choice Awards IN A FIRST-EVER REPORT, WE ASKED READERS TO TELL US WHICH LEADERS AND BRANDS THEY ADMIRE MOST. MAY 2021 FSR STAFF In an industry as diverse as the cuisines it serves, there is no shortage of restaurants worthy of admiration—and the same...
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
