California Pizza Kitchen

$CPKLF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryPizza Restaurants
Locations121
Franchisee Count12
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$1,582,000
Item 7 Midpoint$3,479,750
Item 7 High$5,377,500
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open0
ParentConvive PK Holdings LLC
PE / InvestorConsortium Brand Partners LLC
Founded1985
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business41
Began Franchising2022
HQCosta Mesa, CA
Executives7
LinksWeb
Main Phone310.342.5000
FDD IssuedApril 15, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

CPK Franchise LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of California Pizza Kitchen restaurants, which are full-service restaurants serving oven-fired California style pizzas, pastas, salads, and specialty beverages.

Franchisees are required to use a specified POS system and back office technology, and must comply with the franchisor's operational manuals and quality assurance programs.

CPK Franchise LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of California Pizza Kitchen restaurants, which are full-service restaurants serving oven-fired California style pizzas, pastas, salads, and specialty beverages.

Read California Pizza Kitchen’s complete April 15, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 1 prior year on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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