What is the initial Franchise Fee for the first Black Bear Diner restaurant?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
">Franchise Agreement. The initial Franchise Fee for your first Black Bear Diner restaurant is $55,000. If you already operate one or more existing Black Bear Diner restaurants, the initial Franchise Fee for your Black Bear Diner restaurant will be based on the following
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 13–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Black Bear Diner's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial Franchise Fee for the first Black Bear Diner restaurant is $55,000. This fee is paid as a lump sum when signing the Franchise Agreement. Upon receipt, the fee is considered fully earned by Black Bear Diner and is generally non-refundable.
While the standard initial Franchise Fee is $55,000, the FDD indicates that for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2024, the initial Franchise Fees ranged from $24,000 to $55,000. This variance typically occurs when a franchisee commits to developing multiple Black Bear Diner restaurants under an Area Development Agreement. In such cases, the initial Franchise Fee may be reduced based on the number of restaurants the franchisee agrees to develop.
It is important to note that the initial Franchise Fee compensates Black Bear Diner for training and other pre-opening obligations. Regardless of the circumstances, the initial Franchise Fee is non-refundable. Prospective franchisees should clarify the specific Franchise Fee applicable to their situation, especially if considering an Area Development Agreement, and understand the conditions under which the fee is earned and non-refundable.