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Jim Treliving

Jim Treliving is a Canadian businessman and television personality best known as chairman and owner of Boston Pizza International and as a long-time investor on CBC’s Dragons’ Den.

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Jim Treliving is a Canadian businessman and television personality. He is best known as chairman and owner of Boston Pizza International and as a long-time investor on CBC's Dragons' Den.

What it is

Jim Treliving was born in Virden, Manitoba, and served in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for eight years. He later entered business and bought the first Boston Pizza franchise in 1968. He became chairman and owner of Boston Pizza International, growing it to over 400 locations.

Key details

Treliving appeared on Dragons' Den from 2006 to 2021, investing in various businesses. He also expanded his holdings into retail, manufacturing, real estate, and services across North America.

Why it matters

Treliving has been involved with the Boston Pizza Foundation since 1990, supporting Canadian charities. He has received the Order of Canada and was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.

In short

  • Chairman and owner of Boston Pizza International
  • Served as a Dragon on Dragons' Den from 2006 to 2021
  • Former RCMP officer
  • Philanthropist through Boston Pizza Foundation
Canadian angle

Treliving is a notable Canadian entrepreneur and media figure, associated with one of Canada’s best-known restaurant chains and a long-running CBC business program. His philanthropic work and honours, including the Order of Canada and Canada's Walk of Fame, are also of Canadian relevance.[2][3]

Quick questions

Who is Jim Treliving?
Jim Treliving is a Canadian businessman and television personality best known for Boston Pizza and Dragons' Den.
What company is Jim Treliving associated with?
He is the chairman and owner of Boston Pizza International Inc.
What was Jim Treliving's role on Dragons' Den?
He was one of the investor “dragons” on the Canadian series from 2006 to 2021.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Treliving
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, Canadian businessman and TV personality, and Dragons' Den tenure.
  2. Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans — https://horatioalger.ca/members/detail/jim-treliving/
    Supports: Birthplace, Boston Pizza leadership, restaurant growth, and charitable involvement.
  3. Canada's Walk of Fame — https://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/inductees/jim-treliving/
    Supports: Boston Pizza role, RCMP service, first franchise in 1968, North American business growth, and honours.
  4. CBC — https://www.cbc.ca/programguide/personality/jim_treliving
    Supports: Entrepreneur profile, Boston Pizza leadership, Dragons' Den involvement, and philanthropy.