Buy a Boston Pizza Franchise

Boston Pizza is Canada’s largest casual dining brand, founded in 1964 in Edmonton, Alberta, by Gus Agioritis as a pizza and spaghetti house, evolving into a dual-concept of family-friendly restaurant and sports bar under one roof. With over 60 years of history, it offers 80+ in-house menu items like gourmet pizzas and pasta, appealing to diverse groups from families to sports fans, under the motto “We’ve gotcha covered.” Pioneered by early franchisee Jim Treliving, who acquired it in 1983, Boston Pizza thrives on franchising, blending casual dining with energetic bar vibes for broad appeal and proven growth. Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking a scalable model in a competitive market, it emphasizes outstanding food value, customer focus, and operational excellence, making it a staple across Canada and beyond.​

Latest Resales

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Why buy a Boston Pizza Franchise?

Boston Pizza offers a battle-tested model with dual revenue streams, extensive support, and recession-resilient appeal in a booming pizza sector. Backed by decades of success, awards, and tools for profitability, it empowers owners to build lasting businesses.​

Boston Pizza Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $50,000

    • Initial Investment

      $1,030,500 - $3,306,375

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

  • Training & Support

    • 100 hours on the job training

    • 50 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Boston Pizza – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Boston Pizza delivers comprehensive 6-8 week training programs for franchisees and teams, including in-store staff prep before opening, plus dedicated Field Services Managers for ongoing operations. Support encompasses site selection, construction assistance, menu development, national marketing tools, technology innovations like POS systems, and annual conferences. New and experienced owners receive field support beyond inspections to ensure profitability.​

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Boston Pizza International earned Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum status for 30 consecutive years as of 2024, celebrating its 60th anniversary with praise for leadership and growth. Recognized for industry-leading performance, sustained expansion, and Franchisees' Choice Designation.​

  3. Industry / Market

    The global pizza market is projected to grow by USD 70.1 billion from 2025-2029 at a 6.8% CAGR, fueled by urbanization, QSR expansion, and rising consumption in developing regions. Quick-service formats like pizza chains see 20-25% growth, with high ROI from low setup costs.​

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Boston Pizza franchisee is a motivated leader with customer focus and business acumen, welcoming first-timers via robust training; no restaurant experience required. Suited for those embracing operations, hiring managers if needed, and committing to team management in a high-volume casual dining/sports bar environment.​

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