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Cision Canada
29-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
FASTSIGNS® Receives Franchisees' Choice Designation and Silver Award of Excellence From the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)
, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ -- FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics and visual communications franchise, was named as a recipient of the Franchisees' Choice designation this month during the Awards Gala at the 2025 CFA National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This is the 15 th year for the Franchisees' Choice Designation Program, and the 13th time FASTSIGNS was honored for its accomplishment in receiving this designation. Additionally, FASTSIGNS was awarded Silver in the Traditional Franchises (30–99 franchisees) category of the CFA's Awards of Excellence in Franchising, further underscoring the brand's continued excellence in franchise support and satisfaction. "Earning these double recognitions speaks volumes about the strength of our system, the depth of our support and the trust our franchisees place in us," said Mark Jameson, chief development officer of Propelled Brands. "We're committed to helping entrepreneurs build successful businesses and are honored to see that commitment recognized across Canada as we continue to grow our footprint." Both the Franchisees' Choice Designation and the CFA Awards of Excellence are based on direct feedback from franchisees through independently administered surveys. Franchisees evaluate their franchisor on critical aspects of the franchise relationship, including leadership, training, communication, marketing, support and overall satisfaction. While the Franchisees' Choice Designation reflects consistent satisfaction year-over-year, the Awards of Excellence recognize top-performing brands in a competitive, category-based format. FASTSIGNS' dual recognition in 2025 signals a strong endorsement from its Canadian franchisees and reinforces the brand's commitment to supporting small business owners in Canada. "Before we bought our FASTSIGNS, we had no business background–just a passion for creativity, service and a drive to work for ourselves," said Donna Bilodeau, FASTSIGNS franchisee of Windsor, Ontario. "From the day we took a leap of faith into small business ownership, FASTSIGNS gave us the tools, training and ongoing support to build something meaningful. With FASTSIGNS behind us, we haven't just bought a business; we've joined a family of franchisees and a corporate team that truly has our back." FASTSIGNS currently boasts 40 centers throughout Canada in markets such as Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver. The brand is currently targeting further expansion in Canada, with a focus on its co-brand and conversion programs, which help existing business owners add a FASTSIGNS to their portfolio or fully convert their business to a FASTSIGNS franchise. FASTSIGNS has helped countless owners of print shops, photography studios, camera stores, embroidery shops, and more, diversify their product lines and services to meet the growing demand for signs, graphics and visual communication solutions. For more information about FASTSIGNS®, visit For more information about Franchisees' Choice designation and a full list of winners, visit the 2025 CFA Franchisees' Choice Designation web page. For more information on the Awards of Excellence in Franchising, visit the 2025 CFA Awards of Excellence web page. About FASTSIGNS® FASTSIGNS® is the leader in the custom signs and visual solutions industry. With 40 years of experience, FASTSIGNS helps customers bring their vision to life and achieve more than they ever thought possible. As the largest service-oriented business within the Propelled Brands® family, FASTSIGNS spans over 785 independently owned and operated centers across the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Grand Cayman, Malta, the Dominican Republic and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®). FASTSIGNS is frequently recognized for franchisee satisfaction and with awards that include being ranked #1 in its category on ENTREPRENEUR's highly competitive Franchise 500® List in 2025 for the ninth consecutive year, and being named a 2024 Best-in-Category Franchise by Franchise Business Review for the sixth consecutive year. For more information or to learn about opportunities, visit or contact Mark Jameson ([email protected] or call 214.346.5679). About the Canadian Franchise Association The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) helps everyday Canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising. The CFA advocates on issues that impact this dream on behalf of more than 600 corporate members and over 40,000 franchisees from many of Canada's best-known and emerging franchise brands. Beyond its role as the voice of the franchise industry, the CFA strengthens and develops franchising by delivering best-practice education and creating rewarding connections between Canadians and the opportunities in franchising. Franchising is the 12th largest industry in Canada and franchised businesses contribute over $133 billion per year to the Canadian economy, creating jobs for almost two million Canadians. Learn more at: or
Cision Canada
24-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
BOSTON PIZZA ROYALTIES INCOME FUND AND BOSTON PIZZA INTERNATIONAL INC. TO ANNOUNCE 2025 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS ON MAY 9TH
The Toronto Stock Exchange: VANCOUVER, BC, April 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the " Fund") (TSX: and Boston Pizza International Inc. (" BPI") announced today that they will issue 2025 first quarter results via news release and on the Fund's website at on the morning of May 9, 2025. The Fund will host a conference call with BPI's President, Jordan Holm and Chief Financial Officer, Michael Harbinson to discuss the results for the first quarter which ended on March 31, 2025. The call will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (11:30 a.m. Eastern Time). To participate in this conference call, please dial the following toll-free number approximately ten minutes prior to the commencement of the call: 1-833-821-3078 or 1-647-846-2537 A replay will be available until June 9, 2025 on the Fund's website or by dialing: 1-855-669-9658 or 1-412-317-0088 and enter the access code: 4873669 followed by # sign. The Fund is a limited purpose open ended trust with an excellent track record for investors since its IPO in 2002. Including the March 2025 distribution which is payable on April 30, 2025, the Fund will have paid out 267 monthly distributions and three special distributions totaling $460.7 million or $27.80 per unit. The Fund earns revenue based on the franchise system sales of the 372 Boston Pizza restaurants in the Fund's royalty pool. Boston Pizza is the premier casual dining brand in Canada. The first Boston Pizza restaurant opened in Edmonton, Alberta in 1964 and over 60 years later Boston Pizza proudly remains a 100% Canadian company serving communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. It boasts 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 robust takeout and delivery services. Boston Pizza International Inc. has been recognized as a Franchisees' Choice Designation winner and a Platinum Member of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for many years, and has received awards from Great Place To Work in the categories of Best Workplaces: in Canada – 100-999 Employees, in British Columbia, in Retail & Hospitality, for Mental Wellness, for Women, for Giving Back, and with Most Trusted Executive Teams. The trustees of the Fund have approved the contents of this news release. SOURCE Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
BOSTON PIZZA UNVEILS CHAMPION ROOM SPRAY ENCOURAGING HOCKEY FANS TO MANIFEST THE WIN
Boston Pizza aims to turn dreams into reality because if we plan it, and smell it…we will win TORONTO, April 14, 2025 /CNW/ - After 32 years of coming up short and suffering in the playoffs, Boston Pizza is setting out to manifest a new path for Canadian hockey fans: a win. Today, it introduces Champion Room Spray, a bold new scent designed to capture the essence of a hockey locker room, post win. Available at select Boston Pizza locations, the scent blends notes of bubbly champagne, Canadian lager, used hockey pucks, and the undeniable musk of sweaty hockey gear. "It's been a long 32 years without a win north of the border," says James Kawalecki, VP Marketing, Boston Pizza International. "Canadian hockey fans have followed every superstition and ritual to end our drought but it's time we do something different. This year, we need to break the cycle and field-of-dreams the win." With the raw energy of victory, the stench of sweaty hockey gear and a hint of 32 years of pent-up Canadian frustration, this spray is the ultimate game-day ritual. It's more than just a scent—it's a game-changer for any playoff viewing experience. Fans are encouraged to spray it around their viewing space to fill the room with the winning energy necessary to end the drought once and for all. Just spray, manifest the win, and start planning the parade, because Canada is going all the way. The Champion Room Spray is available in limited quantities, on a first-come, first-served basis, at select Boston Pizza locations in playoff markets. The ultimate destination to watch playoff hockey, Boston Pizza offers an unrivaled playoff menu, cold drinks and for the first time ever, the sweet scent of a postseason victory. Participating locations include: Front and John: (250 Front St W Unit 1c201, Toronto, ON) Cityplace: (333 St Mary Ave #66, Winnipeg, MB) Ice District: (10111 104 Ave NW Unit 120, Edmonton, AB) Kanata: (135 Roland Michener Dr, Kanata, ON K2T 1G7) For more information about manifesting the win at Boston Pizza visit, About Boston Pizza Boston Pizza is the premier casual dining brand in Canada. The first Boston Pizza restaurant opened in Edmonton, Alberta in 1964 and over 60 years later Boston Pizza proudly remains a 100% Canadian company serving communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. It boasts 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 robust takeout and delivery services. Boston Pizza International Inc. has been recognized as a Franchisees' Choice Designation winner and a Platinum Member of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for many years, and has received awards from Great Place To Work in the categories of Best Workplaces: in Canada – 100-999 Employees, in British Columbia, in Retail & Hospitality, for Mental Wellness, for Women, for Giving Back, and with Most Trusted Executive Teams. SOURCE Boston Pizza International Inc. View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
14-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
BOSTON PIZZA UNVEILS CHAMPION ROOM SPRAY ENCOURAGING HOCKEY FANS TO MANIFEST THE WIN
Boston Pizza aims to turn dreams into reality because if we plan it, and smell it…we will win TORONTO, April 14, 2025 /CNW/ - After 32 years of coming up short and suffering in the playoffs, Boston Pizza is setting out to manifest a new path for Canadian hockey fans: a win. Today, it introduces Champion Room Spray, a bold new scent designed to capture the essence of a hockey locker room, post win. Available at select Boston Pizza locations, the scent blends notes of bubbly champagne, Canadian lager, used hockey pucks, and the undeniable musk of sweaty hockey gear. 'It's been a long 32 years without a win north of the border,' says James Kawalecki, VP Marketing, Boston Pizza International. 'Canadian hockey fans have followed every superstition and ritual to end our drought but it's time we do something different. This year, we need to break the cycle and field-of-dreams the win.' With the raw energy of victory, the stench of sweaty hockey gear and a hint of 32 years of pent-up Canadian frustration, this spray is the ultimate game-day ritual. It's more than just a scent—it's a game-changer for any playoff viewing experience. Fans are encouraged to spray it around their viewing space to fill the room with the winning energy necessary to end the drought once and for all. Just spray, manifest the win, and start planning the parade, because Canada is going all the way. The Champion Room Spray is available in limited quantities, on a first-come, first-served basis, at select Boston Pizza locations in playoff markets. The ultimate destination to watch playoff hockey, Boston Pizza offers an unrivaled playoff menu, cold drinks and for the first time ever, the sweet scent of a postseason victory. Participating locations include: For more information about manifesting the win at Boston Pizza visit, About Boston Pizza Boston Pizza is the premier casual dining brand in Canada. The first Boston Pizza restaurant opened in Edmonton, Alberta in 1964 and over 60 years later Boston Pizza proudly remains a 100% Canadian company serving communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. It boasts 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 robust takeout and delivery services. Boston Pizza International Inc. has been recognized as a Franchisees' Choice Designation winner and a Platinum Member of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies for many years, and has received awards from Great Place To Work in the categories of Best Workplaces: in Canada – 100-999 Employees, in British Columbia, in Retail & Hospitality, for Mental Wellness, for Women, for Giving Back, and with Most Trusted Executive Teams. SOURCE Boston Pizza International Inc.
