When is the Grand Opening Advertising fee due for a Black Bear Diner franchise?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,500 | Between 1 week prior to opening and 8 weeks after opening |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Black Bear Diner's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Grand Opening Advertising fee is $5,500. This fee is due between one week prior to the restaurant opening and eight weeks after the opening.
This means a prospective Black Bear Diner franchisee needs to budget $5,500 for the grand opening advertising campaign. The flexibility in the due date, spanning from one week before to eight weeks after opening, allows the franchisee to align the payment with their launch activities and cash flow during the initial weeks of operation.
It is important for franchisees to note that, as stated in the explanatory notes, all fees are imposed and collected by Black Bear Diner, and no fees are refundable. Existing franchisees may have fees that differ from those stated in the table.