Black Bear Diner Continues Growth with Opening at TravelCenters of America in Tonopah, Arizona

Latest franchised diner marks the concept's 157th diner system-wide and eighth location with TravelCenters of America (TA)

Aug 15, 2023 - 11:18

Black Bear Diner today announced the opening of its newest diner located at 1010 N. 339th Avenue in Tonopah, Arizona. The diner marks the company’s eighth diner with franchisee TravelCenters of America (TA).

Black Bear Diner’s newest diner is located at the TravelCenters of America off of exit 103 in Tonopah at 1010 N. 339th Avenue, boasting 7,930 square feet and seating up to 158 guests. The opening of this location follows TA’s most recent Black Bear Diner opening in San Antonio, Texas this past March.

“We’ve seen incredibly strong growth and momentum thus far in 2023 and are eager to continue executing our expansion plan, which includes both company-owned and franchise-owned diners,” said Anita Adams, CEO of Black Bear Diner. “Our franchise partners are a huge part of our success and we have enjoyed working alongside TravelCenters of America to bring classic, family-style comfort food, bear-themed dining environments and quality service to new communities in convenient locations.”

“We are pleased to add to our full-service dining offer,” said Jack Hancharick, TA Vice President, Full-Service Restaurants. “Our guests love the Black Bear Diner concept, and our team is excited to welcome such a popular brand to the TA in Tonopah’s wide array of offerings.”

System-wide, this is the fourth Black Bear Diner to open this year; the company anticipates an additional six openings in 2023.