What was the total number of Black Bear Diner outlets at the end of 2023?
Black_Bear_Diner Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| OUTLET TYPE | YEAR | OUTLETS AT THE START OF THE YEAR | OUTLETS AT THE END OF THE YEAR | NET CHANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 84 | 88 | +4 |
| 2023 | 88 | 91 | +3 | |
| 2024 | 91 | 92 | +1 | |
| 2022 | 60 | 65 | +5 | |
| Company | 2023 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Owned | 2024 | 65 | 70 | +5 |
| 2022 | 144 | 153 | +9 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 153 | 156 | +3 |
| 2024 | 156 | 162 | +6 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 52–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Black Bear Diner's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total number of outlets at the end of 2023 was 156. This is comprised of 91 franchised outlets and 65 company-owned outlets. At the start of 2023, there were 153 total outlets, which grew to 156 by the end of the year, representing a net increase of 3 outlets.
Specifically, for company-owned Black Bear Diner locations, the number remained constant at 65 throughout 2023. However, the number of franchised locations increased from 88 at the beginning of 2023 to 91 by the end of the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates a slight system-wide growth for Black Bear Diner in 2023. The increase in franchised locations suggests that the franchise system is expanding, while the stable number of company-owned stores could reflect a strategic balance between franchised and corporate operations.