Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund Announces March 2018 Distribution

Toronto Stock Exchange: BPF.UN

VANCOUVER, April 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: BPF.UN) announced today a cash distribution to unitholders of 11.5 cents per unit for March 2018.  The distribution will be paid on April 30, 2018 to unitholders of record at the close of business on April 21, 2018.  The Fund periodically reviews distribution levels based on its policy of stable and sustainable distribution flow to unitholders.

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The Fund is a limited purpose open ended trust with an excellent track record for investors since its IPO in 2002.  Including the March 2018 distribution which is payable on April 30, 2018, the Fund has delivered 18 distribution increases and 189 consecutive monthly distributions to unitholders totaling $284.2 million or $19.61 per unit since 2002.  The Fund earns revenue based on the franchise system sales from the 391 Boston Pizza restaurants included in the Fund's royalty pool.

BPI is Canada's number one casual dining brand with annual gross sales in excess of $1.0 billion serving more than 50 million guests through 390 mainly franchisee operated restaurants.  The Boston Pizza brand has successfully existed for over 50 years since opening its first restaurant in Edmonton, Alberta in 1964.  BPI has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies and has been a Franchisees' Choice Designation winner for seven consecutive years.

The trustees of the Fund have approved the contents of this news release.

SOURCE Boston Pizza Royalties Income Fund