How many Black Bear Diner franchised outlets opened in Texas during 2022?

According to Black Bear Diner's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 5 franchised outlets opened in Texas during 2022. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the number of outlets opened, reacquired, closed, and sold, as well as the number of outlets at the start and end of the year for each state where Black Bear Diner operates. This information is useful for prospective franchisees to understand the growth and changes in the number of franchised locations over the past three years.

Specifically, the data shows that Black Bear Diner started 2022 with 8 outlets in Texas and ended the year with 13, with 5 new outlets opening during that year. In 2023, 2 additional outlets opened, bringing the total to 15, and in 2024, 5 more outlets opened, resulting in a total of 20 outlets in Texas by the end of 2024. This detailed breakdown helps potential franchisees assess the brand's expansion and stability in a specific region.

It is important to note that this table specifically tracks the number of franchised outlets and does not include information about company-owned locations. For a comprehensive understanding of Black Bear Diner's overall presence in Texas, prospective franchisees should also consider the number of company-owned outlets, which may be presented in a separate table or section of the FDD. Reviewing both franchised and company-owned outlet data provides a more complete picture of the brand's market penetration and growth strategy.