The published range is $912,800 to $1,804,200 all-in per unit, per the latest FDD filing.
| Line item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $55,000 | FDD Item 5 |
| Total initial investment — low | $912,800 | FDD Item 7 |
| Total initial investment — high | $1,804,200 | FDD Item 7 |
| Royalty rate (ongoing) | 4% of gross | FDD Item 6 |
| Marketing fee (ongoing) | 1% of gross | FDD Item 6 |
Black Bear Diner is a specialty retail franchise with 86 locations system-wide.
Initial investment ranges from $912,800 to $1,804,200. Detailed breakdown of where the capital goes is in the full FDD — unlock below.
Item 19 of the latest FDD reports median and quartile unit revenue. Unlock for the full distribution, breakeven timeline, and peer comparison.
| Metric | Top quartile | Median | Bottom quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue | $1,742,000 | $1,301,847 | $847,000 |
| Unit count (reporting) | 812 | 527 | 294 |
| Breakeven month | Mo 14 | Mo 22 | Mo 34+ |
The systems Black Bear Diner franchisees run — mandated vendors, approved alternatives, and annual cost benchmarks. If you sell into this vertical, this is your map.
| System | Category | Mandated? | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| POS Platform | Payments | Approved pair | $1,800 |
| Scheduling / CRM | Operations | Yes | $6,000 |
| Reporting System | Analytics | Yes | $2,400 |
Total initial investment ranges from $912,800 to $1,804,200 per unit, per the latest FDD filing. The initial franchise fee is $55,000.
Black Bear Diner charges a 4% royalty on gross revenue, plus a 1% marketing fee.
Average unit revenue per the latest FDD is $2,602,558. Full quartile distribution and breakeven timeline in the franchisee report.
There are 86 Black Bear Diner outlets system-wide as of the latest FDD filing. 59 are franchised and 27 are company-owned.
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