Buy a Boston Pizza International Franchise

Boston Pizza International is Canada’s premier casual dining brand, founded in 1964 in Edmonton, Alberta, and now operating over 416 locations across Canada and the U.S. Known for its extensive menu, sports bar atmosphere, and community-focused dining experience, Boston Pizza combines quality food, family-friendly environments, and robust takeout and delivery services. The brand is 100% Canadian-owned and boasts a strong network of local franchise owners. It has earned multiple accolades, including Franchisees’ Choice Designation and Platinum Member status in Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, along with awards from Great Place To Work for workplace culture and leadership.

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Why buy a Boston Pizza International Franchise?

Investing in Boston Pizza offers entry into a well-established, recession-resilient casual dining franchise with a proven business model, strong brand recognition, and comprehensive training and marketing support. The brand’s ongoing innovation, robust franchisee network, and national reach provide a compelling opportunity for growth and profitability in the foodservice industry.

Boston Pizza International Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $50,000 – $60,000

    • Initial Investment

      $1,030,500 – $3,306,375

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

  • Training & Support

    • Classroom training

    • 3-4 weeks on-site pre-opening

    • Ongoing support

Boston Pizza International – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Boston Pizza offers comprehensive franchisee support including 100 hours of on-the-job training and 50 hours of classroom training at its Dallas training center, plus 3-4 weeks of pre-opening assistance on-site. Franchisees receive help with site selection, operational guidance, marketing support including co-op advertising, social media, SEO, and a proprietary franchise intranet platform. Ongoing field support and purchasing co-ops further aid franchise success.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Boston Pizza is recognized as a Franchisees’ Choice Designation winner and a Platinum Member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. It has received multiple Great Place To Work awards for categories including mental wellness, diversity, and leadership trust, highlighting its strong corporate culture and franchisee satisfaction.

  3. Industry / Market

    The casual dining sector remains competitive but growing, with Boston Pizza achieving steady same-restaurant sales growth and expanding its footprint. The brand’s focus on quality, value, and convenience, including off-premise dining, positions it well to navigate macroeconomic challenges and evolving consumer preferences.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Boston Pizza franchisee is a hands-on operator with a minimum net worth of $1 million to $2 million and at least $500,000 in liquid capital. They should be committed to maintaining high operational standards, managing a full-service restaurant, and engaging with their local community. Absentee ownership is allowed but part-time operation is not.

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