California Pizza Kitchen News & Media

Robert Webster steps down as CPK board chairman

January 3, 2022

California Pizza Kitchen's Board Chairman Robert Webster is stepping down from the board to spend more time on other business interests, according to a press…

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California Pizza Kitchen launches domestic franchise program

December 9, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen is launching its first domestic franchise program following its successful international growth program, according to a press release.

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2 fan favorites return to California Pizza Kitchen

November 18, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen is bringing back two fan-favorite pizzas and expanding its take-and-bake thin crust options, according to a press release.

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California Pizza Kitchen celebrates Veterans Day

November 5, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen will offer a free entrée and beverage to veterans when they dine in and show proof of service on Veterans Day, November 11.

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California Pizza Kitchen breaks ground on Canada location

October 28, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen has broken ground on a store in Edmonton, the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta.

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California Pizza Kitchen to give away take-and-bake pizzas

October 26, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen is celebrating National Pizza Month by giving away more than 20,000 take-and-bake pizzas for free.

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10 tips to celebrate National Pizza Month

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

October is National Pizza Month. Here are 10 quick ways to generate buzz and increase check averages.

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California Pizza Kitchen completes debt refinancing transaction

October 1, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen has completed a debt refinancing with a $195 million Senior Secured Credit Facility with Canyon Partners and Rabobank, resulting in a…

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California Pizza Kitchen teams with STOMP Out Bullying for fundraiser

September 27, 2021

In honor of World Bullying Prevention Month, California Pizza Kitchen is teaming with STOMP Out Bullying, a national anti-bullying and cyberbullying…

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California Pizza Kitchen offers take-and-bake pizza promotion

September 15, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen will offer a take and bake pizza for $8 with the purchase of any entrée when dining in. The promotion runs Oct. 25-Oct. 28. The…

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California Pizza Kitchen launches chickpea crust at some stores

June 22, 2021

Less than two weeks after 50-store Massachussetts-based Oath Pizza announced it was replacing its cauliflower with chickpea crust, global chain, California…

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California Pizza Kitchen grows Hong Kong footprint

June 18, 2021

Los Angeles-based California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has opened another store in Hong Kong, this one in Hong Kong's Northwest New Territories' largest mall, Tuen…

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From streetwear to 'peach pies,' pizza brands roll out summer specials

June 3, 2021

Pizza brands nationally are vying hard for customers in what might be called this "comeback summer" following many of the more restrictive provisions laid on…

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CPK official pizza of LA Dodgers

March 17, 2021

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is the official pizza of the World Champions Los Angeles Dodgers through an exclusive multi-year partnership that will bring CPK…

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Pizzerias bid customers a 'hearty' Valentine's ... 'er Galentine's ... Singles Awareness Day

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The typical restaurant business marathon known as Valentine's Day is about to hit, but this year studies are showing pizzeria operators that many of their…

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California Pizza Kitchen adds 4 restaurant, finance leaders to board

January 13, 2021

Following the completion of financial restructuring and emergence from Chapter 11, California Pizza Kitchen has named four board members, including:

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California Pizza Kitchen names veteran finance exec as CFO

December 16, 2020

Following news in late July that it filed for Chapter 11 protection, California Pizza Kitchen has named restaurant finance executive, Judd Tirnauer as its CFO…

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California Pizza Kitchen emerges from Chapter 11

November 24, 2020

California Pizza Kitchen has completed its financial restructuring process and emerged from Chapter 11, with a strong position for "long-term growth,…

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CPK 'plants' firmly in veggie territory with 'Don't Call Me Chicken"

October 28, 2020

California Pizza Kitchen, which considers itself the pioneer of barbecue chicken pizza, now offers a vegetarian take on that offering with its barbecue "Don't…

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California Pizza Kitchen launches back-to-school 'lunch program'

September 2, 2020

A little more than a month after Playa Vista, California-based, California Pizza Kitchen, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the brand has rolled out…

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