Restaurant Chain Growth Report 4/18/17

Repeat Growers
Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.

Redding, CA-based BLACK BEAR DINER (founded 1995) has increased by 14 units, from 79 to 93 (17% growth). These family/casual diners are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average. The restaurants serve beer and wine and average seating is for about 150. Locations are franchised and trade in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, UT and WA. We featured this concept on 11/17/15 (15% growth) and on 6/21/16 (3% growth).