Black Bear Diner Strengthens C-Suite Executive Team with Two Promotions
April 15 2019 - 9:13AM
Business Wire
The company announces the promotions of Anita
Adams to President / CFO, and Steve Standlea to COO
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.”
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.
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