Franchising
California Pizza Kitchen opens in Chile airport
August 23, 2022
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has announced the opening of a franchise location at Santiago International Airport in Chile, expanding CPK's Latin America footprint. The opening marks CPK's 41st international restaurant with more locations scheduled to open in Costa Rica and India in the coming months, according to a press release.
The brand also plans to open a domestic franchise restaurant in October. A new company-owned restaurant is also planned to open in October.
The Santiago International Airport location is owned and operated by Morpho Travel Experience, a subsidiary of Grupo Britt.
"We're excited to partner with Morpho Travel Experience and expand the CPK brand throughout Latin America, a market known for its vibrant culture that resonates closely with CPK and its California inspired vibe," Giorgio Minardi, executive vice president of global and franchise operations, said in the release. "As we continue our global expansion, it's critical that we have partners that share in our mission to bring quality ingredients and creativity to customers — no matter where they live. This latest opening gives international travelers who pass through Santiago's busy airport the chance to enjoy a slice of California from thousands of miles away."
The airport CPK is located within the new international terminal, T2. It has a bar and full-service dining.
California Pizza Kitchen operates nearly 200 restaurants in 10 countries and U.S. territories.
