Black Bear Diner plans to open a location at 13590 University, Blvd., Ste. 100, Sugar Land, on Nov. 25. The restaurant, which is operating under friends-and-family soft-opening hours until Nov. 25, is located in the University Commons Shopping Center. The diner serves homestyle cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The California-based Black Bear Diner has locations throughout the country, including restaurants in Katy, North Houston, Humble, League City and Beaumont. www.blackbeardiner.com