Black Bear Diner is a

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in the

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which serves homestyle and "old-fashioned"

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. The first restaurant was opened in

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in 1995, founded by Bruce Dean and Bob & Laurie Manley. The company is based in

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. As of September 2020, Black Bear Diner has 143 locations in 14 states. Black Bear decor has a rustic motif with "over-the-top bear paraphernalia." Every restaurant is decorated with a black bear carving by artist Ray Schulz. Additional murals and artwork are created for each restaurant by Steve and Gary Fitzgerald and Colleen Mitchell-Veyna.
Black Bear Diner official site. 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. It offers family meals such as American breakfast, 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.

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s with the

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* {{Official website, http://blackbeardiner.com/ 1995 establishments in California Regional restaurant chains in the United States Companies based in Shasta County, California Redding, California Restaurants in California Diners in the United States Buildings and structures in Redding, California