Side-by-side franchise comparison based on FDD data (2025, 2025 FDDs)
Black Bear Diner
Score: 68/100
Golden Corral
Score: 67/100
Investment Range | $1.5M – $2.3M | $2.2M – $8.7M |
Franchise Fee | $55K | $50K |
Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 4.0% |
Total Locations | 162 | 351 |
FranchiseLens Score | 68/100 | 67/100 |
Litigation (3yr) | 0 cases | 1 cases |
Territory Type | Protected | Protected |
Growth Trend | +1.9% CAGR (3yr) | -1.0% CAGR (3yr) |