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Boston Pizza International

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

IFA Member

CFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	391	98.7%
Company-Owned Units:	5	1.3%
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Total Operating Units:	396	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	37	10.3%	In 16 States
Canada:	323	89.7%	In 9 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	360	100%

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:	$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:	3.5%

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?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

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

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

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

Training:
1. Corporate Training Center	5-6 Weeks
2. Richmond, BC, Head Office	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5

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.

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:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

CFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: