What was the total number of Black Bear Diner outlets at the end of 2024?
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 2024 was 162. This number includes both franchised and company-owned locations. Specifically, there were 92 franchised outlets and 70 company-owned outlets.
Looking at the changes throughout the year, Black Bear Diner started 2024 with 156 total outlets and experienced a net increase of 6 outlets. This growth came from an increase of 1 franchised outlet and 5 company-owned outlets. This data provides a snapshot of the brand's expansion and the relative contributions of franchised versus company-owned locations to that growth.
Prospective franchisees can use this information to understand the current scale of Black Bear Diner and the recent trends in its growth. It's important to note that past performance doesn't guarantee future results, but this data can inform their assessment of the brand's stability and expansion strategy. Franchisees may want to further investigate the reasons behind the changes in outlet numbers, such as the opening of new locations or the closure of existing ones, to gain a deeper understanding of the franchise system's dynamics.