What is the Carved Bear Package that must be utilized in the build out of a Black Bear Diner restaurant?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
To ensure a uniform image throughout the Black Bear Diner system, you must utilize a proprietary Décor Package and Carved Bear Package in the build out of your Franchised Restaurant. The Décor Package includes items used for the decoration of your Franchised Restaurant and includes bear-themed posters, photographs, signs, silhouettes and wallpaper. A list of items included in the standard Décor Package is included as Exhibit B to the Franchise Agreement. The Carved Bear Package includes a grouping of colorful, wood-carved bears depicted in playful, inviting poses which are designed to welcome customers to your Franchised Restaurant. A list of items included in the Carved Bear Package is included as Exhibit C to the Franchise Agreement. Both the Décor Package and the Carved Bear Package must be purchased from designated suppliers and installed by your general contractor. We will assist you in placing your order with the designated suppliers of these packages.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 22–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must incorporate a Carved Bear Package during the build-out of their restaurant. This package is a key element in maintaining a consistent brand image across all locations. The Carved Bear Package includes a grouping of colorful, wood-carved bears in playful poses designed to create a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
Prospective franchisees need to purchase the Carved Bear Package from designated suppliers. Black Bear Diner will assist franchisees in placing their orders with these suppliers. The FDD indicates that a list of items included in the Carved Bear Package is detailed in Exhibit C of the Franchise Agreement.
It is important to note that the Carved Bear Package must be installed by the franchisee's general contractor. This ensures proper installation and adherence to Black Bear Diner's standards. While the FDD specifies the contents and purpose of the Carved Bear Package, franchisees should carefully review Exhibit C of the Franchise Agreement to understand the full scope of required items and associated costs. Understanding these requirements is crucial for budgeting and planning the restaurant build-out.