What was the total number of Black Bear Diner outlets opened across all states in 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 | | | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | | Kansas | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | | M issouri | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | Nevada | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | | 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | Oklahoma | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | | | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | | | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | | Texas | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | | | 2023 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | | | 2024 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | | U tah | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | | 2023 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | | 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | | Totals | 2022 | 60 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | | | 2023 | 65 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | | | 2024 | 65 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 1 All Outlets are owned by our affiliate Bear Tracks Holdings LLC
Table #5 Projected Openings as of December 25, 2024, For 2025
| STATE | FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS SIGNED BUT OUTLET NOT OPENED | PROJECTED NEW FRANCHISED OUTLETS IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR | PROJECTED NEW COMPANY-OWNED OUTLETS IN THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| California | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Colorado | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Illinois | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nevada | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Oregon | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Texas | 1 | 0 |
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, there are two different tables that provide information on the number of outlets opened in 2023. One table provides information on company-owned outlets, and the other provides information on franchised outlets. It is important to note that these tables appear to provide different information.
According to one table, in 2023, Black Bear Diner opened a total of 2 company-owned outlets and 6 franchised outlets. Specifically, one company-owned outlet opened in Arizona, and one in Texas. One franchised outlet opened in California, one in Texas, and one in Utah. This table indicates a total of 8 new outlets were opened in 2023.
According to the other table, in 2023, Black Bear Diner opened a total of 2 outlets. Five outlets were opened in Texas. This discrepancy highlights the importance of prospective franchisees carefully reviewing all available information and seeking clarification from the franchisor regarding any inconsistencies or questions they may have.