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Black
Bear Diner Strengthens C-Suite
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Executive
Team with Two Promotions
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The company
announces the promotions of Anita Adams
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to President/CFO,
and Steve Standlea to COO
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Redding,
CA – April 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / Black
Bear Diner, the fast-growing, family dining concept that offers a one-of-a-kind
experience and home-style comfort food classics in a friendly, bear-themed
atmosphere, has announced the promotion of Anita Adams to President and
Chief Financial Officer and Steve Standlea to Chief Operating Officer.
Both Adams and Standlea will report directly to Black Bear Diner CEO &
Co-Founder Bruce Dean.
“Anita
and Steve have been strong members of our leadership team and these promotions
signify the importance of their leadership and vision for Black Bear Diner,
as we continue to grow and expand,” said Dean. “Anita has played a strong
role in growing our business beyond a traditional CFO role. She has become
a trusted voice of advice and leadership to myself and others at Black
Bear Diner.”
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Dean
continued, “Steve Standlea’s role as COO echoes his growing responsibility
in our business over all aspects of operations. From training and construction
to diner operations and administration, Steve plays a crucial role on our
Black Bear Diner team.”
Adams
joined Black Bear Diner in March 2017 as CFO. Standlea joined the company
in September 2017 and most recently served as Senior Vice President Operations
Support. As part of a strengthened C-suite leadership team, both individuals
will focus on advising Dean and continuing to improve operations and drive
sales growth.
Black
Bear Diner has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing franchises
in the country, opening 15 diners in 2018 and 8 already in 2019. The company
has also been acknowledged as a disruptor in the family-dining segment
for its growth and performance, and will continue to focus on serving home-style
comfort food classics as the brand continues to execute its expansion plan.
About
Black Bear Diner
Founded
in Mt. Shasta, Calif., in 1995, Black Bear Diner brings home-style comfort
food classics and personal service to the dining experience. The quickly
growing family dining concept, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, offers
a vast, enticing menu anchored in hearty portions and excellent value,
with service rooted in genuine hospitality. The franchise now operates
128 locations in 13 states and growing. Black Bear Diner has been consistently
recognized for its significant growth and outstanding performance. The
company has been recognized as a Top 10 Customer Service Winner, a Top
10 Fastest-Growing Chain and a Top Disruptor from Nation’s Restaurant
News. Franchise Times has called Black Bear Diner one of the
“smartest-growing brands” in the country. For a full menu and additional
information, please visit BlackBearDiner.com.
Media
Contact:
Madison
McGillicuddy
203-682-8269 |
