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Boston Pizza
Are you looking for a friendly franchise? “You’re among friends at Boston Pizza,” according to the company. Boston Pizza provides "two experiences under one roof,” with a full-service, family-friendly casual dining restaurant and a separate sports bar. Depending on the location, the menu can include various starters such as “Boston’s famous wings,” soups, salads, gourmet pizza and pasta, sandwiches, entrees, including steak, salmon, and ribs, and desserts. Franchisees receive training at a corporate training restaurant in Richmond, British Columbia; Mississauga, Ontario; or Laval, Quebec, followed by management training at the Richmond corporate headquarters. Support, covering operations, finance, construction/development, technology, and marketing, is also provided.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1964 |
| Franchising since | 1968 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 25% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 41 | 339 | 5 |
| 2010 | 44 | 332 | 5 |
| 2009 | 48 | 343 | 5 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $1,982,000 - $3,057,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
| Net Worth | $1,500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $600,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
