Black Bear Diner
BBD Opco LLC
Company Information
280 Hemsted Drive Suite 200
BBD INC was a California corporation formed on December 21, 2001 and maintained its principal business address at 1880 Shasta Street, Redding, California 96001. From May 2002 until February 2016, BBD INC offered franchises for Black Bear Diner restaurants. In February 2016, BBD INC was converted, under California law, to BBDI LLC, a California limited liability company, as part of an overall transaction designed to consolidate affiliated entities, reorganize affiliate-owned restaurants, admit new equity owners and enter into a new credit facility. On February 12, 2016, a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement was entered into in furtherance of this transaction. Upon completion of the transaction, BBD Opco LLC became the sole member of BBDI LLC. BBD OPCO’s sole member is BBIntermediate Holdco LLC , whose sole member is BBD Holdco LLC. BBD OPCO, BBD INTERMEDIATE and BBD HOLDCO were each formed in Delaware as a limited liability company on January 11, 2016 and each maintains its principal business address at 1880 Shasta Street, Redding, California 96001.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
5/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
3/10
Summary of potential earnings
$2,383,506 / unit
Average Revenue During 2021Restaurants (Sit-Down)
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Black Bear Diner Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $55,000 Maximum: $155,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $1,546,200 Maximum: $2,349,000
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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