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 Names New CFO
Black Bear Diner, the fast-growing, family dining concept that offers a one-of-a-kind experience and home-style comfort food classics in a friendly, bear-themed atmosphere, has announced the appointment of Steve Sparks as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a move...
Black Bear Diner Hires Industry Veteran Steve Sparks as Chief Financial Officer
REDDING, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Black Bear Diner, the fast-growing, family dining concept that offers a one-of-a-kind experience and home-style comfort food classics in a friendly, bear-themed atmosphere, has announced the appointment of Steve Sparks as its new Chief...
Lodi’s Black Bear Diner to open Oct. 7
Whether you prefer pancakes to waffles, eggs over easy or scrambled, you’ll likely be able to find whatever feeds your fancy at the new Black Bear Diner. Following months of interior renovations and cosmetic updates, the diner is scheduled to open its newest location...
Black Bear Diner hosting fundraiser along with grand opening
After almost six months of operation, Fresno's Black Bear Diner is getting ready to celebrate its grand opening Aug. 20. A menagerie of mascots from Fresno State, Valley Children's Hospital and the outdoors-themed family restaurant will be on-site for the event...
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
