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Boston Pizza International
- Boston Pizza Restaurants, LP
Richmond, BC V6V 2M4
Canada
- (604) 270-1108
- (604) 270-4168 (Fax)
- Mr. Duke Alexander, Development Manager
- [email protected]
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 | 391 | 98.7% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 5 | 1.3% |
| Total Operating Units | 396 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 37 | 10.3% | In 16 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 323 | 89.7% | In 9 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 360 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 79 |
| British Columbia | 54 |
| Ontario | 52 |
Registered in the 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
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | Yes |
| Franchisee Association? | Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 123 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | Yes |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | N/A |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Richmond, BC, Head Office | 2 Weeks |
| Corporate Training Center | 5-6 Weeks |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $1.5MM |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $600K |
| Total Investment | $600-800K |
| Average Total Investment | $700K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $40K |
| On-Going Royalty | 5-7% |
| Average Royalty | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 3.50% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 40 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 40 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 5,750-6500 |
| Preferred Site Types | Free Standing Building |
| Encourages Conversions | No |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 3 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 4 |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 80 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | No |
