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 announces grand opening of Brownsville, Texas diner, with enhanced layout to better accommodate off-premise sales
Black Bear Diner, the one-of-a-kind, bear-themed dining concept offering a family-friendly atmosphere and classic, home-style comfort food, today opened the doors to its 144th diner, located in Brownsville, Texas. The new location is the first from the family dining...
NRN’s Take-Away Podcast with Sam Oches – Why this diner franchise isn’t giving up on the dine-in experience
NRN’s Take-Away Podcast with Sam OchesWhy this diner franchise isn’t giving up on the dine-in experienceThe CEO of a growing California-based concept explains how it’s balancing off-premises innovations with the iconic dining rooms it’s known for. By Sam Oches...
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...
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
