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.
CFO to CEO Black Bear Diner’s Anita Adams on Future Growth
Emerging Brands Podcast: CFO to CEO Black Bear Diner's Anita Adams on Future Growth On this episode of Emerging Brands, Anita Adams, Chief Executive Officer of Black Bear Diner, talks about her unusual path from being a certified public accountant to landing in...
Menu Tracker: New items from Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In and Shake Shack
Plus innovation at Bartaco, Black Bear Diner, Farmer Boys, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Hamburger Stand & Wienerschnitzel, Mazzio’s, Modern Market, Paris Baguette, Peet’s Coffee, Pie Five, Pinkberry , SweetFrog, Tim Horton’s, Velvet Taco and Voodoo Doughnut In...
March Menus Tie Into Timely Promotions and On-Trend Ingredients
Chili in three varieties is returning to the menu at Black Bear Diner until April 30. Included in the limited-time offer are a Chili-Stuffed Breakfast Burrito, Chili Cheddar Cheeseburger and Tri-Tip N’ Chili Platter. During the week of March 17-21, the chain is...
January 2021: Fast & Serious List
#40 Black Bear Diner Family restaurants Anita Adams moved into the CEO role at Black Bear Diner in January 2020, replacing Bruce Dean as head of the casual breakfast concept after serving in the chief finance post since 2017. “For us, maintaining our culture will be...
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
