- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#344 Ranked #470 last year
- Initial investment
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$1.5M - $2.1M
- Units as of 2023
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156 11.4% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Black Bear Diner
Industry | Food |
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Related Categories | Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants |
Founded | 1995 |
Parent Company | BBD Holdco LLC |
Leadership | Anita Adams, CEO |
Corporate Address |
280 Hemsted Dr., #200 Redding, CA 96002 |
Social | Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2002 (22 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 32 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. |
# of Units | 156 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Black Bear Diner franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$55,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$1,504,505 - $2,059,010 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$1,500,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$500,000 |
Royalty Fee
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4.5% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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1% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 320 hours |
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Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 65 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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