Black Bear Diner Opens Newest Diner in Menifee

This is the family dining concept’s 156^th diner system-side and the 5^th location with franchise-partner Warner Foods

REDDING, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black Bear Diner, one of the fastest-growing restaurant franchises in the country famous for its abundant portions of home-style comfort food and unique cabin-themed dining experience, today announced the opening of the Menifee, California, diner located at 27990 Bradley Road. The franchise-owned diner follows the brand’s recent opening in San Antonio, Texas this past March.

The diner is a conversion build that boasts 6,476 square feet, and seats 163 guests indoors and an additional 40 guests outdoors on the patio. The new unit features Black Bear Diner’s updated design enhancements that focus on building modifications to expedite off-premise business while preserving the dine-in guest experience, including a dedicated exterior third-party delivery and pickup window.

“Warner Foods has proven to be an exceptional franchise partner and we are confident that they will see continued success with their latest diner as a result of their incredible leadership,” said Anita Adams, CEO at Black Bear Diner. “We are equally excited to welcome the Menifee community to our Black Bear Diner family and look forward to sharing our good old-fashioned family food and unique environment.”

In 2023, Black Bear Diner expects to open approximately 15 new diners throughout its system-wide footprint, with upcoming openings slated for Tonopah AZ, and Yucca Valley, CA. For more details on Black Bear Diner’s franchise opportunities visit www.blackbeardinerfranchise.com, and for more information on Black Bear Diner and its menu offerings visit www.blackbeardiner.com.

About Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner is one of the fastest-growing franchises in the country. Founded in 1995 by Bruce Dean and Bob Manley in Mt. Shasta, California, 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 156 diners in 14 states and growing. Black Bear Diner has been consistently recognized for its significant growth and outstanding performance – Winner of FSR Magazine’s 2021 Reader’s Choice Award for Best Legacy Brand, Top 10 Customer Service Winner, Top 10 Fastest-Growing Chain and Top Disruptor from Nation’s Restaurant News. Franchise Times has called Black Bear Diner one of the “smartest-growing brands” in the country. The company is a disruptor in the family-dining segment for its growth and performance and will continue to focus on serving home-style comfort food classics and bringing personal service to the dining industry as the brand continues to execute its expansion plan.