In mid-May, Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund and Boston Pizza International Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter period from January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026. Franchise sales of $238.4 million(Cdn) for the period, representing an increase of 3.1 percent versus the same period one year ago and same-restaurant-sales were also up 3.1 percent for the quarter. At the end of the quarter, there were 372 restaurants in the royalty pool. “We are pleased with our first quarter results, highlighted by strong total franchise sales and same restaurant sales,” said Jordan Holm, President of BPI. “Our results demonstrate the resilience of our brand and the continued loyalty of our guests, even amid an increasingly volatile global backdrop and accompanying economic uncertainties. Moving forward, we remain committed to supporting our franchisees, continuing to serve our guests and positioning the business for long-term success.” Introduced in Edmonton in 1964, Boston Pizza is a 100 percent Canadian casual dining brand with a vast network of local franchise owners who collectively operate the largest number of dining rooms, sports bars, and patios across the nation, complemented by strong takeout and delivery services. This Summer, Boston Pizza is launching Live & Local, a nationwide initiative aimed at supporting emerging Canadian musicians and bringing live performances to its restaurants across the country. Running from May through Labour Day, the program invites bands, solo acts, and local performers to connect with nearby BP locations for live gigs. Canadian rock band Arkells is helping promote the campaign, highlighting the importance of smaller venues for developing artists. BP will also launch the Before They Get Big Tour, featuring rising Canadian talent in more than 40 cities. A Boston Pizza-branded Ford F-150 will travel over 14,000 kilometres nationwide, turning BP patios and restaurants into live music destinations while offering fans exclusive concert-related promotions and experiences.
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