Black Bear Diner’s Anita Adams assumed the role of CEO earlier in January, but the new responsibility comes as no surprise to anyone within the corporate office. The move was a result of careful planning, and it was in the works for most of 2019. Adams has worked...
We are proud to present Entrepreneur’s 41th annual Franchise 500®. Black Bear Diner has ranked #468 out of #500. Entrepreneur continues to celebrate them all with what is still the world’s first, best, and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Just as the...
In a long-planned leadership change-up, Anita Adams has been named CEO of casual dining concept Black Bear Diner. Adams joined the company as CFO back in 2017, and in March 2019 she added the title of president to her role leading the finance department. Prior to...
This Restaurant Dive series highlights the latest executive changes across multiple chains as they plan their growth strategies.This Restaurant Dive series highlights the latest executive changes across multiple chains as they plan their growth strategies. This is the...
Black Bear Diner has tapped president and former CFO Anita Adams to succeed co-founder Bruce Dean as CEO. Simultaneously, industry veteran Jeff Guido is joining the family restaurant chain as COO. Dean will remain active in the company’s operations in the newly...
