Does Black Bear Diner have the option to take over the telephone numbers associated with my Black Bear Diner franchise?

According to the 2025 Black Bear Diner Franchise Disclosure Document, Black Bear Diner has the option to take over the telephone numbers and associated listings for your franchised restaurant upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. This is a standard clause in many franchise agreements to ensure a smooth transition and maintain brand consistency.

If the franchise agreement is terminated or expires, you must assign the telephone numbers to Black Bear Diner if they choose. This means you will no longer have the right to use those numbers for any business purposes. This transfer is at Black Bear Diner's option, meaning they may choose not to take over the numbers.

This provision is important for prospective franchisees to consider, as it affects your ability to continue using the same phone number if you leave the Black Bear Diner system. It is a fairly standard practice in franchising to protect the brand and ensure continuity for customers. Franchisees should factor this into their long-term business plans and consider how it might impact their future operations if they decide to exit the franchise system.