The Platinum Club is a new designation for the 50 Best and is comprised of companies that have been outstanding participants of the program for at least six consecutive years.  With the Platinum Club membership, Boston Pizza has now won the 50 Best Award for ten consecutive years, having first won in 1994.

Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies (50 Best) is a national awards program sponsored by Deloitte & Touche, CIBC Commercial Banking, The National Post and Queens School of Business, to recognize a wide range of businesses who have implemented world-class best business practices.  Fifty companies are recognized annually, and recipients of previous 50 Best awards who meet ongoing criteria are recognized as "Requalified Winners".

"Winning this award reflects positively on every employee at Boston Pizza, for their commitment to servicing our guests and providing a great experience," says Mark Pacinda, President of BPI.  "BPI's history of strong management is an important component of why Boston Pizza is the number one casual dining in the country."

Each year, 15,000 companies across Canada receive applications enabling them to qualify for the award.  Attaining recognition as a 50 Best company however, requires that they pass an extensive interview process that assesses management practices.  An independent judging panel also evaluates each company's embrace of new technology, globalization and a new generation of people entering the workforce, as well as how it recognises the importance of leadership, strategy, culture and brand. 

The 50 Best winners are required to: 1) have revenues between $10 million and $2 billion, 2) have demonstrated strong growth in the last three years, 3) be more than 50 percent owned and closely held by Canadians, 4) if public, have less than 50 per cent of their shares traded.

Boston Pizza International Inc. has over 180 restaurants in Canada, with 2003 sales in excess of $370 million. The company has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies Platinum Club members.  Boston Pizza International Inc. is headquartered in Richmond, B.C., and has a regional office in Mississauga, Ontario to support its expansion.  

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