Boston Pizza Canada vs Western Pizza Express Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Boston Pizza Canada vs Western Pizza Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Boston Pizza Canada Franchise
Western Pizza Express Franchise
Investment $1,145,000 - $3,017,000$225,000 - $240,700
Franchise Fee $50,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 3%3%
Year Founded 1963-
Year Franchised 1968-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 20% of current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Boston Pizza Canada Franchise
Western Pizza Express Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Boston Pizza Canada Franchise
    Western Pizza Express Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Boston Pizza Canada Franchise
    Western Pizza Express Franchise
    Training -2 weeks training at one of our teaching restaurants in either Regina , Saskatchewan or Calgary, Alberta.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 10-20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 70

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		* 2 or more persons (or companies) may team up to acquire a single restaurant.

    * At least one trained owner/manager must work at your business full-time.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Boston Pizza Canada Franchise
    Western Pizza Express Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Boston Pizza Canada

    Boston - The Gourmet Pizza has a long and eventful history ...that dates all the way back to 1964. It started with Gus Agiortis, a Greek immigrant who had jumped ship in Vancouver, and then opened the first Boston Pizza in Edmonton, Alberta in 1964. He worked tirelessly to make pizza a household name in Western Canada. Gus' first restaurant was known as "Boston Pizza and Spaghetti House." The company started franchising in 1968 and has since evolved from a "pizza joint" into a full service casual dining restaurant and sports bar. Six years after opening, Gus had 17 locations (two corporate and 15 franchised) in operation across Western Canada. Gus believed that a potential franchisee didn't need a restaurant background, but needed strong people skills, a passion for hard work and new horizons. This philosophy still stands true today.

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    #20 in Canada's Top franchises.


    About Western Pizza Express

    A Western Pizza Express franchise restaurant provides you with an opportunity to own and operate a business that is backstopped by an established company and product offerings. We can help you achieve financial security and build your net worth. The success of our franchise program is based on: * Low investment: Compared to other available franchises, Western Pizza Express Franchise offers great earning potential along with lower start up costs * Great food: Since 1976 we've been fine tuning our menu to provide the best quality in ingredients and preparation techniques. * Proven support systems: We have been supporting a multiple franchise operation since 1979. Our WPX Operations Manual details menu items, preparation techniques, store operations, marketing and advertising guidlines and other information to help you succeed. * Simplicity: We've fine tuned our menu and operating techniques in order to offer a distinctive menu while minimizing the need for high inventory levels. * Proven Operational Controls: Unique supplier arrangements and just in time delivery methods help us to maximize the efficiency of your franchise. * Benefit Package: Western Pizza has a complete benefit package for Owners, Management and Key Personnel. * Labour Assistance: Western Pizza has committed to tackle the labor shortage by bringing in Foreign Workers.