Content about California Pizza Kitchen

April 18, 2012
California Pizza Kitchen plans new prototype, brand renewal
CEO G.J. Hart speaks at UCLA restaurant conference
September 12, 2011
CPK: The road ahead
The new chief executive of CPK has an opportunity to revive sales at the casual-dining chain
August 18, 2011
California Pizza Kitchen names G.J. Hart CEO
CPK has named former Texas Roadhouse CEO G.J. Hart its new president, chief executive
July 11, 2011
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
The California economy was not kind to casual-dining concepts during the recession, but this year Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza is refocusing on growth. 

July 7, 2011
Golden Gate completes CPK acquisition
Tender offer for California Pizza Kitchen Inc. has been completed
June 29, 2011
CPK unveils new menu, increased prices
California Pizza Kitchen unveiled a new menu on Wednesday
June 27, 2011
Acquisitions on the rise
The recent spate of private-equity acquisitions has analysts wondering if industry fundamentals warrant this renewed interest, or if other factors are at work.
June 7, 2011
CPK inks deal to open in Taiwan
California Pizza Kitchen is expanding into the market of Taiwan
May 25, 2011
CPK to be sold for $470M to Golden Gate Capital
Private-equity firm also owns On The Border and Macaroni Grill
May 23, 2011
Bruegger’s expands low-cal menu with new salads
Bagel brand the latest chain to ramp up healthful offerings
April 13, 2011
Dispatch from India: A taste of McD, CPK
NRN's Bret Thorn shares observations from travels in India
February 21, 2011
Chains search for suitable business partners to help mitigate risk in far-flung markets
Political unrest in Egypt may have forced Hardee’s to close 32 stores temporarily in that country, but it failed to dampen the enthusiasm of U.S. restaurant companies looking to open abroad.
 Given a mature market at home and a hearty appetite for Western brands overseas, operators are figuring out how to navigate the political and cultural hurdles in pursuit of growth. 

February 10, 2011
Mixed bag for casual chains in 4Q
BJ’s has strong sales while CPK and Cheesecake Factory suffer from weather
February 2, 2011
Analyst targets possible Darden acquisitions
Mark Kalinowski names BJ's, CPK and Yard House as potential purchases
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: Vanquish the veto vote
A menu full of choices keeps dissenting diners in the restaurant
January 7, 2011
New tabletop technology showcased by Microsoft, Samsung
Hard Rock Café among hospitality users of earlier version
December 2, 2010
CPK launches first China outlet
Casual dining brand plans Asia expansion
November 11, 2010
CPK swings to net loss in 3Q
Impairment charges, store closures, and legal settlement contribute to loss
October 26, 2010
P.F. Chang’s retail product sales soar
Revenue from chain's line of frozen dinners surpass expected figures
October 7, 2010
BRS, Black Canyon complete Logan’s Roadhouse sale
Casual dining chain purchased by Kelso & Co. affiliate
September 29, 2010
CPK rolls out food truck for catering
Chain is also offering a branded booth and promotional signage for large events
September 17, 2010
CPK tests tabletop technology
Customers can pay at table, browse menu with new device
September 6, 2010
Chains improve service, license products to fend off retailers’ sales gains


In America, restaurant meal choices are so boundless that the citizenry need never cook for itself again. But grocery store owners are well aware of this fact, and their increasingly bold moves to give consumers the options they crave are yielding them a growing cut of the action.


September 2, 2010
Restaurant shares increase on BK deal news
Thursday’s news of a pending $4 billion deal to acquire Burger King Holdings Inc. boosted a number of restaurant stocks.
August 31, 2010
CPK opens first India location
The 4,000-square foot, 180-seat Mumbai location was opened by franchisee JSMGGC India Pvt. Ltd.
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