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.
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. Born in Virden, Manitoba, he built his business career through restaurant franchising and other investments across North America. He also served in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for eight years before entering the business world.
Early life and career
Jim Treliving was born in Virden, Manitoba, and joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at age 18. After serving for eight years, he left the force and entered business. He bought the first Boston Pizza franchise in Penticton, British Columbia, in 1968.
Boston Pizza International
Treliving became chairman and owner of Boston Pizza International Inc. and helped expand the chain from a single location to more than 400 restaurants across North America. His business holdings also include interests in retail, manufacturing, real estate, and services.
Television career
He became widely known to Canadian television audiences as an investor on the CBC series Dragons' Den. He appeared on the show from 2006 to 2021.
Philanthropy and honours
Treliving has been involved with the Boston Pizza Foundation since its creation in 1990 and has supported Canadian charities. He has received the Order of Canada and was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
Key facts
- Jim Treliving is the chairman and owner of Boston Pizza International Inc.
- He opened his first Boston Pizza franchise in Penticton, British Columbia, in 1968.
- He was a Dragons' Den investor from 2006 to 2021.
- He served in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for eight years.
- He has been honoured with the Order of Canada and Canada's Walk of Fame.
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]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_TrelivingSupports: Birth name, birth date, Canadian businessman and TV personality, and Dragons' Den tenure.
- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans — https://horatioalger.ca/members/detail/jim-treliving/Supports: Birthplace, Boston Pizza leadership, restaurant growth, and charitable involvement.
- 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.
- CBC — https://www.cbc.ca/programguide/personality/jim_trelivingSupports: Entrepreneur profile, Boston Pizza leadership, Dragons' Den involvement, and philanthropy.