California Closets Franchise News

New Locations Showcase Customized Home Storage Solutions and Offer Design Consultations to Local Residents
ST. LOUIS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- California Closets®, the leader in custom home storage solutions and an authority in design, today announced the opening of two showroom locations in the greater St. Louis area with the Manchester location opening today, and a second showroom serving Rock Hill residents opening in May 2012. The two new showrooms offer St. Louis residents the opportunity to view a wide range of California Closets systems and determine how the company's products and services can meet their home storage needs and design styles. By opening two locations in St. Louis, California Closets now offers increased convenience and the ability for local homeowners to directly interact with the California Closets core team and design consultants...

Fundraiser on August 16 will benefit Simon Youth Foundation LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK), home to the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, opened a full-service restaurant in downtown Indianapolis today.

The new 6,000 square-foot restaurant is on Level 1 in the center of Circle Centre Mall, conveniently located on the corner of Maryland and Illinois St. The restaurant seats 215 guests and includes outdoor patio seating. Hours of operation will be Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Guests can dine in or place a take-out order by ordering online at www...

California Closets Utilizes Unique Living Space to Create One-of-a-Kind Design That Will Air on The Style Network SAN RAFAEL, Calif. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Closets®, the leader in custom home storage solutions and an authority in design, has been chosen to take part in the current season of The Style Network's Giuliana & Bill, which premiered on Monday, October 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and will be featured in episodes beginning on October 25 at 11 p.m. ET/PT and airing through December. Viewers will watch as Bill & Giuliana walk through their initial consultation with California Closets owner Walt Burrell at their home located in the Chicago suburb of Hinsdale, featuring his and hers custom closets designed and installed by California Closets' Naperville franchise...

Win $50,000 in Custom Home Storage Solutions and Daily Giveaways SAN RAFAEL, Calif. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, California Closets®, the leader in home storage solutions and an authority in design, is announcing the launch of their first Facebook contest with the opportunity to win a $20,000 free custom storage solution and an in-home consultation from best-selling author and organization guru, Peter Walsh, also known for his appearances on the Oprah and Rachael Ray shows. Second Prize will win one $10,000 custom storage solution, Third Prize will win one of four $5,000 custom storage solutions, and there will be daily prizes given to participants at random.

"I'm thrilled to be working with California Closets. Together we're delivering innovative solutions that transform homes and lives," said organizational guru Peter Walsh...

New Recommendation Index(SM) Study Identifies Brands Most Recommended by U.S. Consumers LOS ANGELES (BUSINESS WIRE) -- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ: CPKI), a leading casual dining chain featuring an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, was recently named the "#1 Most Recommended Casual Dining Chain" restaurant in a newly created Recommendation Index research study. The Recommendation Index, introduced by marketing firms Zocalo Group and M/A/R/C(R) Research, was compiled after surveying more than 1,000 frequent casual dining customers in the United States about which brands they most often recommended positively and negatively, and the specific attributes they look for when making their recommendations. Online conversations occurring organically on Twitter, blogs, forums, video sites, and other discussion venues were also examined and included in the overall analysis...

Tucson, AZ Franchise Creates Four Custom Closet Designs for the Bell Family

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- California Closets, the founder of the organization industry and authority in designing, optimizing and customizing the best use of home spaces, announced their participation in the latest project spearheaded by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition - the Emmy Award-winning nationally televised series that provides and documents drastic home renovations for deserving families. California Closets designed and installed four custom closets to serve the unique needs of the Bell family in Tucson, Arizona in the episode that aired Sunday, March 22 at 8/7:00 pm CT on ABC.

The Bell family home had gradually fallen into disrepair as their daughter, Lizzie Bell, continues to suffer from a rare blood disease known as Diamond-Blackfan Anemia...

Film Features a Custom California Closets Design
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- California Closets, the pioneer in customized storage solutions, today announced its promotional participation in the upcoming film comedy BRIDE WARS (bridewars.com), scheduled for release in theaters nationwide January 9, 2009. California Closets created a custom closet design that serves as a backdrop for a pivotal scene in the movie.

BRIDE WARS tells the story of two best friends, Liv (played by Kate Hudson) and Emma (played by Anne Hathaway) who have planned every detail of their respective weddings since childhood. At age 26, both women get engaged and begin helping each other execute their perfect plans for two incredible weddings at the famed Plaza Hotel in New York...

New Survey from California Closets Reveals Americans Seek Space, Comfort and Organization San Rafael, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent survey conducted by California Closets, the pioneer in spatial design solutions, reveals that a lack of space and organization in the home is a source of stress for 60 percent of Americans. In addition to strain resulting from disorganized home environments, external factors are also causing Americans anxiety. In the downturn economy and slowing housing market, many Americans are trying to identify ways to increase the value of their homes and make changes that customize their existing space to make it more conducive to their current lifestyle needs. Home Organization Reduces Stress A growing number of Americans are identifying clutter in their homes as a source of anxiety, with over a third of survey respondents admitting their home is so disorganized that it prevents them from getting anything done...

Premium Italian Finishes and Rich Color Assortments Offer Luxurious, European-Inspired Spatial Design Solutions

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Closet Company, Inc., the pioneer in spatial design solutions, today announced the introduction of its new Lago collection – an assortment of premium finishes inspired by the picturesque landscapes and architecture of Italy's Lake Como.

European-Inspired

The new Lago collection is defined by imported Italian materials with rich finishes and unique wood grains, as well as exceptional craftsmanship. This combination results in a European-inspired line of color finishes that proudly continues California Closets' tradition of quality and product breadth...

The Industry Leader in Spatial Design Launches New Integrated Marketing Campaign That Goes Beyond Closets

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Closet Company, Inc., the pioneer in spatial design solutions, today introduced a new integrated marketing campaign. The new campaign is in celebration of 30 years of leadership within the home design industry, and marks an evolution in the California Closets brand. The campaign is designed to provide consumers with a fresh look at California Closets, showcasing the company's new products and designs, while defining the role the company plays in creating order in the personal spaces of home and life.

New Marketing Campaign

Over the past 30 years California Closets has been the industry leader in creating custom closet solutions...

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- California Closet Company, Inc., the pioneer in spatial design solutions, announced the selection of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Ogilvy PR) as its new public relations agency of record. The firm's work will focus on building a new level of awareness among key influencers and customers in broad-based consumer media and in vertical markets including home design, architecture, builders, etc.

"As we position the California Closets brand for future growth and market opportunity, we set out to find a public relations partner that not only had a keen understanding of the power of our brand but could help us create and execute a vision that is progressive, innovative, and leading," said Susan Simkins, director of marketing for California Closets...