Black Bear Diner
Black Bear Diner is a Restaurant - Casual concept with 168 stores in 168 shopping centers across 14 states. As of October 11, 2026 they opened 6 and closed 4 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +2. Typical site: 4,500–5,500 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 74,311 with a median household income of $88,165 and a median age of 36, according to Brandmarch. Similar brands: First Watch, Huckleberry's, and IHOP.
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In 168 properties
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Recent activity
Dates shown here are when each event was detected. Actual event may have occurred up to 30 days earlier. Next digest sends Sunday.
Odessa, TX · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 12
Vista, CA · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 12
Joplin, MO · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 12
About Black Bear Diner
Black Bear Diner: The "Unchained" Family Dining Anchor Black Bear Diner is a rapidly expanding, "unchained" family dining concept that delivers hearty, homestyle comfort food in a unique, cabin-themed atmosphere. With a proven track record of generating high Average Unit Volumes (AUVs) exceeding $2.6M, Black Bear Diner serves as a powerful Anchor Tenant that drives consistent traffic across breakfast, lunch, and dinner dayparts. The brand is actively pursuing a National Expansion strategy, with a heavy focus on the Sunbelt and Midwest, targeting both corporate and franchise growth. Ideal for Tenant Representation seeking a resilient, high-volume dining partner, Black Bear Diner prefers high-visibility end-cap or free-standing sites with patio potential and dedicated off-premise pickup areas to serve its loyal, multi-generational fanbase.
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