What does the Black Bear Diner Décor Package consist of?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Black Bear Diner restaurant must be installed and located in accordance with the floor plans approved by the Franchisor, and must conform to the quality standards and uniformity requirements established by the Franchisor. Franchisee agrees to purchase from Franchisor's designated supplier, which may include Franchisor or its affiliates, certain items necessary for the interior decoration of the Franchised Restaurant ("Décor Package") consisting of decorations including framed bear posters, photographs of local historical sites, photographs of local school activities, wallpaper featuring the black bear theme and other related items. A complete list of items included in the Décor Package is included in Exhibit B to this Agreement. In addition, Franchisee agrees to purchase from Franchisor's designated supplier, which may include Franchisor or its affiliates certain wood bear images featuring a rustic hand-carved of bears in various settings ("Carved Bear Package").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 56–243)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner FDD, the Décor Package is tailored to each specific Black Bear Diner location. It typically includes decorations such as framed bear posters, photographs of local historical sites, photographs of local school activities, and wallpaper featuring the black bear theme. The FDD specifies that a complete list of items included in the Décor Package is included in Exhibit B to the Franchise Agreement.
The FDD also states that the franchisee is required to purchase the Décor Package from Black Bear Diner's designated supplier, which may include Black Bear Diner or its affiliates. The Décor Package is intended to maintain reasonable standards for appearance and trade dress, including the prominent display of the Black Bear Diner marks and the distinctive black bear trade dress.
Exhibit B to the Franchise Agreement further clarifies that the Décor Package may slightly differ based on the locale where the franchised restaurant is located. This suggests that while there is a standard set of items, the specific contents of the Décor Package will be customized to reflect the local community and history. Prospective franchisees should review Exhibit B to the Franchise Agreement to understand the full scope of the Décor Package and how it will be tailored to their specific location.