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BOSTON PIZZA is Canada's most successful casual dining pizza and pasta franchise operation, with over 260 locations in North America and system-wide sales in excess of 500 million. Boston Pizza appeals to four sectors: families at early evening, business people at lunch, after movies and takeout and delivery.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1964
Franchising Since: 1968
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 351 | | 97.5% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 9 | | 2.5% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 360 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 37 | | 14.1% | | In 16 States |
| Canada: | 226 | | 85.9% | | In 9 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 263 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Alberta | 79 | | 2. British Columbia | 54 | | 3. Ontario | 52 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $1.5MM |
| Cash Investment: | $600K |
| Total Investment: | $1.8-2.2MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $2000K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $40K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $40K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5-7% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 3.5% |
Average Number of Employees: 40 Full-time, 40 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 5,750-6500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 123 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Corporate Training Center | 5-6 Weeks | | 2. Richmond, BC, Head Office | 2 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 5 |
| General Business Experience: | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 4 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 80
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | No |
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