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Shift to franchising signals fresh outlook for California Pizza Kitchen

The strategy represents a new era for the chain as it emerges from bankruptcy and a decade of shrinking sales and unit counts. By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 22, 2021
California Pizza Kitchen plans to open 100 new restaurants with franchisees. / Photograph: Shutterstock

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