What is the name of the franchise seller offering the Black Bear Diner franchise?

According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise seller can vary depending on the location. The document lists several different entities as the franchise seller for specific Black Bear Diner locations. For example, Vista Black Bear Diner National Restaurant, Inc. is listed for the Vista, CA location, while LVP Food Service Concept, LLC is listed for the Pueblo, CO location. Elite Diners, LLC is listed as the franchise seller for the Canyon Country Black Bear Diner in Santa Clarita, CA.

This indicates that Black Bear Diner utilizes different legal entities or subsidiaries to act as the franchisor in different regions or for different franchise agreements. A prospective franchisee should confirm which entity they would be contracting with when signing their franchise agreement. This is important for understanding who they will be dealing with directly for support, and who is legally responsible for upholding the franchisor's obligations.

It is also worth noting that the document mentions instances where franchisees have left the system, with different entities associated with those locations as well. For example, Elite Diners, LLC is listed in connection with a former Chico, CA location. This further emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific legal entity a franchisee is contracting with and its role within the Black Bear Diner franchise system.