What is a 'Franchised Restaurant' in the context of a Black Bear Diner franchise?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Single Unit. We grant franchises to individuals or entities for the operation of a single Black Bear Diner restaurant in accordance with our "System" under the terms of our Franchise Agreement attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit B. We refer to the restaurant that you and other franchisees will operate as a "Franchised Restaurant." A Black Bear Diner restaurant is a casual, family-style restaurant which offers huge portions at an affordable price along with a high perceived value. A Black Bear Diner restaurant is typically located in a free-standing, one-story building with surrounding parking. In many instances a prospective franchisee will be able to remodel and convert an existing building or former restaurant for the operation of a Black Bear
Diner restaurant. A franchisee may also elect to construct a new facility or utilize an end cap within a strip center for the operation of a Black Bear Diner restaurant.
Within your Black Bear Diner restaurant, you will operate a gift shop known as a "Black Bear Diner Gift Shop" of approximately 35 to 100 square feet depending upon the overall size of the Franchised Restaurant. Generally, we follow a common theme such that all products offered for sale in the Black Bear Diner Gift Shop either feature or are in some way connected to the black bear concept. Many of the items offered in the Gift Shop feature our Marks ("Trademarked Products") while others follow and capitalize on the bear theme.
All Black Bear Diner restaurants are identified by way of a distinctive trade dress which includes a rustic exterior and interior appearance, interior decorations featuring the black bear theme along with certain designs, carvings and color schemes and exclusive exterior signage. Black Bear Diner restaurants also follow certain operating procedures, techniques, and standards which are referred to as the "Bear Necessities Quality Control Program."
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Franchised Restaurant' refers to the single Black Bear Diner restaurant that the franchisee will operate under the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Black Bear Diner restaurants are designed as casual, family-style establishments known for large portions at affordable prices.
The typical Black Bear Diner is located in a free-standing, one-story building with parking. However, franchisees may also remodel existing buildings, convert former restaurants, construct new facilities, or utilize an end cap within a strip center. Each Black Bear Diner also includes a gift shop, ranging from 35 to 100 square feet, that sells items connected to the black bear theme, including Trademarked Products.
All Black Bear Diner restaurants share a distinctive trade dress, featuring a rustic exterior and interior, decorations with a black bear theme, specific designs, carvings, color schemes, and exclusive exterior signage. These restaurants also adhere to the 'Bear Necessities Quality Control Program,' which outlines specific operating procedures, techniques, and standards. This ensures consistency across all franchised locations and reinforces the brand identity.