Trend Watch: Bourbon BBQ, plant-based pizza and elk

By Sophie Mir As is the norm these days, plant-based proteins continue to steal stomach share from their meaty counterparts, and the options available have crashed past burger boundary onto pizzas. But while Beyond Meat and its competitors are gaining traction, premium, out-of-the-ordinary elk, as in the massive deer stalking North American forests, is increasingly […]

Boston Pizza announces new chief financial officer

Press Release Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund and Boston Pizza International Inc. announced today that Michael E. Harbinson joined BPI as its chief financial officer effective immediately. Harbinson will also be appointed a director and the chief financial officer of Boston Pizza GP Inc., the managing general partner of Boston Pizza Royalties Limited Partnership, administrator […]

Boston Pizza brings back heart-shaped pizza charity fundraiser

Press Release Spread love to your local communities this Valentine’s Day, with Boston Pizza’s 27th annual heart-shaped pizza fundraising campaign. One dollar from every pizza sold today, including popular heart-shaped pizzas, will support a local charity chosen by individual Boston Pizza stores across Canada. “Since 1980, we have celebrated Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped pizzas, and it has become a […]

Boston Pizza to sign 34 kids to be Vancouver Canucks for a day

Press Release On Sunday, February 10th, thirty-four lucky youngsters will sign one-day contracts with the Vancouver Canucks. Selected by Boston Pizza, the Preferred Family Restaurant of the Vancouver Canucks, these future NHLers will get a taste of what it’s like to play in the big leagues; including a realistic signing experience, access to the team dressing room […]

Boston Pizza International Inc.’s CFO to step down at the end of the month

Press Release Boston Pizza International Inc. (“BPI”) announced today that Wes Bews will step down as Chief Financial Officer of BPI and will be leaving the company effective December 31, 2018 to pursue other interests. In conjunction with this departure, Mr. Bews will also step down as a Director and the Chief Financial Officer of […]

Boston Pizza adds new SVP of marketing and communications

Press Release Boston Pizza International Inc. today announced that Peter Blackwell has joined the organization in the role of senior vice president, marketing and communications. “As we continue to modernize the Boston Pizza guest experience, Peter’s combination of expertise, calibre and drive makes him an ideal fit for our future plans and long-term success,” said […]

Boston pizza overhauls its restaurant technology with ConnectSmart Kitchen and DineTime platforms

Press Release Boston Pizza, Canada’s largest casual dining restaurant chain, is rolling out advanced technological upgrades within their restaurants to meet evolving guest needs. In partnership with QSR Automations, the hospitality industry leader in kitchen automation and guest management solutions, Boston Pizza made the decision to upgrade back-of-house and front-of-house technology with QSR’s robust and […]

Boston Pizza’s new ‘Thin Crust Creations’ crafted for Canadians who love to cheat

10,000 Canadians can sample the new artisan-inspired pizzas for FREE Press release Nearly two-thirds of Canadians (65 per cent) take ‘cheat days’ or ‘cheat meals’ as part of their diet plan, according to a new Maru/Matchbook survey conducted on behalf of Boston Pizza, with more than 1 in 3 Canadians (37 per cent) treating themselves […]

Heart-shaped pizzas are back at Boston Pizza

Annual fundraiser supports role modeling for kids through the Boston Pizza Foundation Press release Valentine’s Day has always been a special holiday for Boston Pizza, and this year is no different. On Wednesday, February 14th, for one day only, Canadians can enjoy one of Boston Pizza’s famous heart-shaped pizzas. One dollar from any pizza sold will go towards […]