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Boston Pizza International Inc.

Boston Pizza International is proud to celebrate 60 years in business in 2024! From humble beginnings in Edmonton, Alberta, Boston Pizza operates today in Canada, The United States and Mexico and is Canada’s number one casual dining brand.

Boston Pizza is recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies and has been awarded the Canadian Franchise Association’s “Franchisee’s Choice Designation” award eight years consecutively. We uniquely offer guests four distinct experiences all in one, with family-friendly casual dining, a lively sports bar, robust patios, and a sophisticated take-out & delivery platform. While we’re known for our gourmet pizzas made with our signature hand pressed dough, our craveable menu satisfies every appetite with mouth-watering pasta, a variety of salads, entrées, cocktails, and desserts. The casual atmosphere makes Boston Pizza as fun for families as it does for solo-dining, teams, and groups of all ages.

Boston Pizza Franchisees benefit from award-winning national advertising campaigns and sponsorships, hands-on support, and comprehensive training and more! There is a one-time franchisee fee of $60,000, Royalty contributions of 7% and National Marketing Co-op of 3%. Famously, Boston Pizza collects NO fees collected on alcohol sales! New construction, restaurant conversions and non-traditional restaurant opportunities are available throughout North America!

With $1 billion in system-wide sales, Boston Pizza has more locations, serving more guests annually than any other casual dining concept in Canada. Each year, more than 40 million guests are served across more than 370 Canadian locations. The Boston Pizza Franchising Team is ready and waiting to help you learn more about this exciting and rewarding concept!

In Business Since:
1964

CFA Member Since:
1992

Franchise Fee:
$60K

Franchise Units
Canada: 375 USA: 26

Investment Required:
$1.5M-$2.6M

Website:
https://www.bostonpizzafranchise.com/en/

Boston Pizza International is proud to be Canada’s number one casual dining brand, serving communities from coast-to-coast since opening its first restaurant in Edmonton, Alberta in 1964. Today, BPI operates in Canada, The United States and Mexico and has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies and has been a Franchisees’ Choice Designation winner for eight consecutive years.

Boston Pizza offers guests two experiences under one roof – a family-friendly casual dining restaurant and a separate sports bar with a lively atmosphere. While we’re famous for our gourmet pizzas made with our signature hand pressed dough, our extensive menu satisfies every appetite with our mouth-watering pasta dishes and a wide variety of, salads, entrées and desserts. The casual atmosphere makes Boston Pizza as fun for families as it is for solo-dining, teams and groups of all ages.

New franchise and restaurant conversion opportunities are available throughout North America! Initial investments typically ranging from $1.2 to $2.7 million (depending on concept), with start-up capital required of at least $400,000 in unencumbered funds. One-time franchisee fee of $60,000, Royalty contributions of 7% and National Marketing Co-op of 3%- NO fees collected on alcohol sales!

BPI provides award-winning national advertising campaigns and sponsorships and Operational support. Franchisees befit from a comprehensive ‘Hospitality Leadership Training’ Program for all new franchisees and their management team, followed by in-restaurant support and team training. Ideal attributes for successful franchisees include a commitment to serving the community; being business savvy, an entrepreneurial spirit, leadership skills, exceptional customer service skills and being comfortable working within a proven system.

The BPI Franchising Team is ready and waiting to help you learn more about their exciting and rewarding concept!