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California Pizza Kitchen

Financing

California Pizza Kitchen exits Chapter 11 protection

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 24, 2020

The casual chain says its debt load is $220 million lighter, with no repayments due near-term.

Financing

Bankrupt chains hand their keys to the lenders

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 12, 2020

With few buyers willing to take a risk, credit bids become far more common in bankruptcy sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

California Pizza Kitchen declares bankruptcy

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2020

The company has dwindling cash and is looking to close unprofitable locations and reduce its debt.

Operations

Jack in the Box to host a virtual prom, and other innovative ideas of the week

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 03, 2020

Restaurants continue to come up with creative ways to deal with COVID-19.

Top 500 Chains

California Pizza Kitchen

May 03, 2019

Get Top 500 data: sales, units and YOY change, average unit volume, and company/franchise units, as well as Technomic’s analysis, growth forecast and more.

Leadership

Torchy’s expands its C-suite for a growth push

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2019

Scott Hudler, a longtime veteran of Dunkin’, is among the new hires.

Marketing

The 10 most alluring LTOs on menus in June

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 13, 2018

Consumers were tempted by these limited-time offers featured in chain restaurants.

Top 500 Chains

California Pizza Kitchen

Jun. 19, 2018
Leadership

Fun-and-food chain raids CPK for new CEO

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 26, 2018

Chris Morris' successor as president of California Pizza Kitchen has yet to be named.

Future 50: Emerging Brands

ASAP

Jul. 21, 2014

A spinoff of California Pizza Kitchen, ASAP offers a limited selection of CPK’s pizzas, salads, sandwiches and appetizers.

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