What factors influence the cost of the Black Bear Diner Carved Bear Package?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Carved Bear Package. In addition to the Décor Package as part of your remodeling of the site, you will purchase and utilize a Carved Bear Package as described in Items 5, 8 and Exhibit C to the Franchise Agreement. The cost of the Carved Bear Package will vary based on the square footage of the Franchised Restaurant and shipping distance.
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- Initial Inventory-Food and Paper. You will need an initial inventory of food products, ingredients and paper goods for the operation of the Franchised Restaurant.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FRANCHISE AGREEMENT) (FDD pages 18–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Document, the cost of the Carved Bear Package is influenced by two main factors: the square footage of the franchised restaurant and the shipping distance. The Carved Bear Package is a required purchase as part of remodeling the site for a new Black Bear Diner location.
The initial investment table outlines the estimated cost for the Carved Bear Package to range from $35,500 to $41,800. This cost is paid to third parties and is due as arranged.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these factors when evaluating the initial investment required to open a Black Bear Diner franchise. The size of the restaurant directly impacts the Carved Bear Package cost, and shipping distances can add to the expense, especially for locations further from the supplier.