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.
Nation’s Restaurant News names Top 500 Restaurants, Black Bear Diner #115
Nation’s Restaurant News Nation’s Restaurant News names Top 500 Restaurants May 16, 2023 LINK Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report ranks the highest-grossing brands in the U.S. Explore the data to see how the biggest chains fared in 2022. ...
Restaurant Business names its GM of the Year winners
General managers from Noodles & Co., O’Charley’s and Endiro Coffee were selected as the top GMs in RB’s inaugural award. Restaurant Business Restaurant Business names its GM of the Year winners By Restaurant Business Staff May 15, 2023 LINK General managers from a...
Franchising and the Future of Work
1851 Franchise Franchising and the Future of Work: Navigating Remote and Hybrid Business Models In 2023 By Morgan Wood May 1, 2023 LINK Remote work, hybrid work, work from anywhere, telework, mobile work, hotdesking, coworking... "Like many times, industries kind of...
Breakfast eateries embrace delivery, technology
Restaurant Dive Breakfast eateries embrace delivery, technology By Julie Littman March 22, 2023 LINK Chains have adapted front- and back-of-house operations to accommodate more off-premise sales and technology to improve the dine-in experience. This is the second in a...
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
