Black Bear Diner

Franchise Overview

Black Bear Diner operates full-service, cabin-themed restaurants serving classic American comfort food in generous portions, designed to deliver a nostalgic, family-friendly dining experience. The brand's distinctive identity — bear wood carvings, cabin-style interiors, and branded merchandise — sets it apart in the sit-down casual dining category.

Key Highlights

Iconic cabin-themed décor and bear carvings create a truly memorable guest experience
Large-format dining rooms built to handle high-volume, full-service family crowds
Franchisor support spans site selection, kitchen design, training, and technology integration
Multi-unit growth potential backed by strong brand recognition built over nearly three decades

With private equity backing and active expansion beyond its Western U.S. roots, Black Bear Diner offers franchisees a differentiated comfort-food concept with a loyal, broad-based family following.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since2002

Number of Units169

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$1.5M – $2.4M

Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Black Bear Diner FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2026

April 2026

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2025

April 2025

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2024

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2023

March 2023

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2022

April 2022

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2021

April 2021

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2020

March 2020

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2019

March 2019

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2018

March 2018

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2017

April 2017

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Black Bear Diner FDD 2016

April 2016

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