Black Bear Diner is coming to northeast Fort Worth at 9501 N. Freeway, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s database. According to a Jan. 11 press release from Black Bear Diner, the Fort Worth location is part of the restaurant’s expansion into more cities in Texas, including McAllen, Mesquite and Parker Heights. The new restaurant, in addition to the others, is expected to open by the end of October, the release states.

Black Bear Diner has existing Texas locations in Shenandoah, Sugar Land, Houston, League City, Katy, Humble, Brownsville and Beaumont, according to the diner’s website. The restaurant offers a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner options. www.blackbeardiner.com.