How many Black Bear Diner outlets were reacquired by the franchisor in Arizona during 2023?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 92 | Table #4 Status of Company Owned Outlets1 For Years 2022 to 2024
| STATE | YEAR | OUTLETS AT START OF THE YEAR | OUTLETS OPENED | OUTLETS REACQUIRED FROM FRANCHISEE | OUTLETS CLOSED | OUTLETS SOLD TO FRANCHISEE | OUTLETS AT END OF THE YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2022 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Arkansas | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| California | 2022 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Idaho | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 52–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Document, there were zero outlets reacquired from franchisees in Arizona during 2023, according to one table. The table shows that at the start of 2023, there were 12 Black Bear Diner outlets in Arizona, none were opened, none were reacquired, none were closed, and none were sold to franchisees, leaving 12 at the end of the year.
However, another table in the same Item 20 provides contradictory information. This table indicates that in 2023, there was 1 outlet at the start of the year, 1 outlet opened, and zero outlets reacquired by the franchisor. This table shows 2 outlets at the end of the year.
Due to the contradictory information presented in the 2025 FDD, it is important for prospective franchisees to clarify with Black Bear Diner the accurate number of reacquired outlets in Arizona during 2023. Understanding the reasons behind any reacquired outlets can provide valuable insights into the stability and performance of franchises in that region.