Franchising
California Pizza Kitchen opens in Salt Lake City airport
September 16, 2020
California Pizza Kitchen has opened inside the the Salt Lake City International Airport. Operated in partnership with HMSHost, the location is in Concourse A West at the transportation hub, a news release said.
"CPK opening at The New SLC is a cause for celebration on so many levels — from our dedicated team at HMSHost, whose steadfast commitment to this project has been unstoppable, to the new state-of-the-art airport terminal with a development team determined to provide only best-in-class amenities for the most discerning travelers — we can't wait to bring our innovative and globally-inspired cuisine to everyone who visits this unparalleled cutting-edge hub from all over the world," Giorgio Minardi, CPK executive vice president of global development & franchise operations, said in the release. "While the global pandemic has been challenging for all, the future remains bright for CPK, and as part of our reinvigorated expansion efforts, we are excited to serve airport guests from this absolutely stunning new location in Salt Lake City."
In late July, California Pizza Kitchen entered into a restructuring support agreement with its lenders to equitize much of its debt. As part of the agreement, California Pizza Kitchen has filed for Chapter 11 protection.
The SLC location, which features a full bar, is part of CPK's efforts to expand globally. The chain opened a store in South Korea in August and plans more locations in several Asian nations this year and next, according to the release.
California Pizza Kitchen has more than 200 restaurants in eight countries and U.S. territories. The company is based in Playa Vista, California.
