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Boston Pizza International

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Boston Pizza International system.

Boston Pizza International
5500 Parkwood Way, # 680
Richmond, BC V6V 2M4 CANADA
800#:
Tel: (604) 270-1108
Fax: (604) 270-4168
E-mail: alexanderd@bostonpizza.com
Web Site: www.bostonpizza.com
Contact: Mr. Duke Alexander, Franchise Development Manager


BOSTON PIZZA INTERNATIONAL 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

Established: 1963
First Franchise: 1968
Franchise Units: 168
Company-Owned Units: 5
Total Units: 173

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 16 States, 9 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 79 in AB, 54 in BC, 52 in ON

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 40 FT, 40 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 5,750-6,500 SF; FS (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $600K
Total Investment: $1.8-2.2MM
Average Total Investment: $2000K
Minimum Net Worth: $1.5MM

Fees
>Franchise: $40K
>Average Franchise Fee: $40K
>Royalty: 5-7%
>Advertising: 3.5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 123
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 8 Weeks Training - Canada; 7 Weeks Training - US.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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