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CPK<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) offers franchises for full-service restaurants specializing in oven-fired "California style" pizzas, pastas, salads, and beverages. They aim to provide a unique dining experience with innovative, fresh, and seasonally inspired dishes. Their target market includes diners seeking a creative and high-quality casual dining experience in urban and suburban settings.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% brand fund
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How CPK<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CPK<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN Current | N/A | $50K | 5.0% | 14 |
| Twin Peaks | $2.3M – $6.9M | $50K | 5.0% | 70 |
| GYU-KAKU | $2.3M – $4.3M | $50K | 5.0% | 28 |
| Cowboy Jack's | $1.5M – $6.1M | $45K | N/A | 5 |
Full-Service Casual Dining Average 3 franchises | $2.0M – $5.8M | $48K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Franchisee Contacts
15 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
15 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
California Pizza Kitchen Inc., our affiliate, and CPK Holdings, our parent, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on July 29, 2020, discharged on March 3, 2021. Our CEO and CFO previously served in the same roles for NPC International Inc., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1, 2020, approved January 29, 2021, resulting in dissolution.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Frequently Asked Questions
As of the 2026 FDD, CPK<br> <br> * * *<br> <br>CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN has 14 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1996.