Black Bear Diner Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary With a 25,000 Pancake Giveaway and a Chance to Win Black Bear Diner for a Year

The fast-growing family dining concept wants to hear guests’ best Black Bear Diner memories and will thank them for continued loyalty by offering free sweet cream pancakes

REDDING, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black Bear Diner, the fast-growing, family dining concept that offers a one-of-a-kind experience and home-style comfort food classics in a friendly, bear-themed atmosphere, announced today that its celebrating its 25^th anniversary by giving away two 8” pancakes to 25,000 guests across the country.

This year marks the brand’s 25^th anniversary since first opening its doors in Mt. Shasta, California. In the years since, the brand has attracted loyal customers seeking an authentic, family dining experience.

To honor the occasion, Black Bear Diner will ask fans on social media to post their favorite Black Bear Diner memories, through images or descriptions – and in return, the brand will thank fans the best way they know how: with delicious home-style food.

Beginning Tuesday, September 22 and for the following 25 days, Black Bear Diner will give away two 8” sweet cream pancakes to the first 25,000 people who are celebrating with their best memories. On October 19, the family diner will announce one winner of free Black Bear Diner for a year.

“It’s been 25 years since our founders, Bruce Dean and Bob and Laurie Manley, opened the doors of the first Black Bear Diner, establishing a legacy of providing a unique dining experience steeped in hospitality and family – two pillars we stand firmly on today,” said Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. “We want to celebrate this milestone by inviting families to continue making memories with us for the next 25 years. We are so grateful to our guests for their ongoing loyalty and support during these challenging times, and we’re equally grateful for our wonderful franchise partners who help us in our mission of treating every guest like family.”

To enter the 25,000 Pancake Giveaway and the chance for free Black Bear Diner for a year, guests will need to post a photo of a Black Bear Diner experience/memory (dine in or carry out) on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtag #BlackBearDiner25 between September 22 and October 16.

From September 22 through October 16 Black Bear Diner will send up to 25,000 recipients a link to the redemption page to receive two 8” pancakes. On October 19^th, Black Bear Diner will select a winner for free Black Bear Diner for a year. The winner will be selected at random. For complete rules and regulations, click HERE.

About Black Bear Diner

Founded in Mt. Shasta, Calif., in 1995, Black Bear Diner brings home-style comfort food classics and personal service to the dining experience. The quickly growing family dining concept, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers a vast, enticing menu anchored in hearty portions and excellent value, with service rooted in genuine hospitality. The franchise now operates 142 locations in 14 states and growing. Black Bear Diner has been consistently recognized for its significant growth and outstanding performance. The company has been recognized as a Top 10 Customer Service Winner, a Top 10 Fastest-Growing Chain and a Top Disruptor from Nation’s Restaurant News. Franchise Times named the brand to its annual Fast and Serious list and Entrepreneur magazine listed the brand in its Franchise 500. For a full menu and additional information, please visit blackbeardiner.com.