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Chain of restaurants in the Western United States
BBDI LLC., doing business as Black Bear Diner, is a restaurant chain in the Western United States which serves homestyle and "old-fashioned" comfort foods. Black Bear Diner has 166 locations in 14 states as of August 2025.2 It is headquartered in Redding.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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BBDI LLC., doing business as Black Bear Diner, is a restaurant chain in the Western United States which serves homestyle and "old-fashioned" comfort foods. Black Bear Diner has 166 locations in 14 states as of August 2025.2
The first restaurant was opened in Mount Shasta, California in 1995, founded by Bruce Dean and Bob & Laurie Manley. The company is based in Redding, California.
The company's leadership announced plans to be a "coast to coast" brand in January 2024.
From Wikipedia’s article on Black Bear Diner, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4
Black Bear Diner offers family meals such as breakfast, burgers, salads, and shakes. Baked goods prepared on site are offered, and some locations offer alcohol sales, provided the customer is at least 21.
The menu format mimics an old newspaper titled The Black Bear Gazette, with articles on the front page. The children's menu is similarly styled with the title The Beary Tale Times and features children's activities.
From Wikipedia’s article on Black Bear Diner, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4
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