Black Bear Diner

$BLCKF500 #297
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
ParentBBD Holdco LLC
Founded2001
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business24
Began FranchisingMay 2002
HQRedding, CA
Executives11
LinksWeb
Main Phone(530) 243-2327
FDD IssuedMarch 31, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

BBDI LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Black Bear Diner restaurants, which are casual, family-style restaurants offering large portions at affordable prices, typically located in free-standing buildings with gift shops featuring bear-themed merchandise.

BBDI LLC is the franchisor, wholly owned by BBD OPCO, which is part of a structure including BBD Intermediate Holdco LLC and BBD Holdco LLC. Key executives include CEO Anita K. Adams and COO Art Kilmer.

BBDI LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Black Bear Diner restaurants, which are casual, family-style restaurants offering large portions at affordable prices, typically located in free-standing buildings with gift shops featuring bear-themed merchandise.

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