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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, opened a quick-serve location at the John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California today. The new location, opened by franchise partner HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel dining and shopping, is located in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal.
Open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., the new California Pizza Kitchen features a full bar along with a specialized selection of CPK’s most popular pizzas, salads, soups and sandwiches from the full-service restaurant menu. Among the items offered will be the Works and Thai Chicken Pizzas, Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, Chicken Caesar Sandwich and Sedona Tortilla Soup... |
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New CEO Brings Proven Track Record of Building Leading Casual Dining Brands and Delivering Growth 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 and creative salads, today announced that G.J. Hart has been named its President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman. He will succeed Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, CPK's co-founders. CPK was acquired by Golden Gate Capital on July 7, 2011.
Mr. Hart, 53, is a highly respected industry leader who brings to CPK a proven track record of growing casual dining concepts. He most recently was CEO of Texas Roadhouse, a publicly traded casual dining company that owns, operates, and franchises more than 350 restaurants across the country... |
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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, today announced the opening of its third restaurant in India. Opened by CPK franchise partner JSMGGC India Pvt. Ltd., a joint-venture between Mumbai-based JSM Corporation and Dubai-based Gourmet Gulf Company, it is located in Malad, a suburb located directly north of Mumbai.
The new CPK restaurant is situated in the third floor courtyard of Infiniti Mall. Home to a wide variety of brands from Lacoste to Zara, along with numerous entertainment options including a 5-screen movie theater, a Kids Zone activity center and India's first indoor rollercoaster, Infiniti Mall is Malad's newest destination to shop, eat and play... |
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPKI) (the "Company" or "CPK") and Golden Gate Capital today announced the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of the Company by an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital for $18.50 per share in cash, or approximately $470 million in the aggregate.
On May 24, 2011, CPK and Golden Gate Capital announced that the Company and certain entities affiliated with Golden Gate Capital Opportunity Fund, L.P. had signed a definitive merger agreement. Pursuant to that agreement, CPK Merger Sub Inc. commenced a tender offer on June 8, 2011 to acquire all outstanding shares of the Company at a price of $18.50 per share, net to the seller in cash. That tender offer expired at midnight, New York City time, on Wednesday, July 6, 2011... |
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ: CPKI), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, announced today that Southern California resident Susan Williams has won the $100,000 grand prize in the restaurant chain's nationwide Thank You Card program, which kicked-off in April. Karl Thomas from Houston, TX won the $50,000 prize and Trevor Griner from Louisville, KY had his Thank You Card opened to reveal the third place prize of $25,000.
Williams learned she won the grand prize of $100,000 after using the Thank You Card while vacationing in Las Vegas, NV.
"I've been consistently going to CPK for over 20 years and have participated in the Thank You Card program before," said Susan Williams... |
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ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ: CPKI) home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, announced today the nationwide addition of ten new menu items including appetizers, soups, pizzas, salads and desserts that all explore the bold, fresh tastes for which CPK is known. Consistent with CPK's commitment to using the highest quality ingredients, the casual dining restaurant chain now uses only natural chicken and a wide variety of natural meats in its recipes.
New menu items launched today include: Mediterranean Focaccia — Added to the Small Cravings menu. Herb cheese focaccia served with Mediterranean Olive Oil and Parmesan... |
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ: CPKI), a leading casual dining chain featuring an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, today announced the opening of its twelfth restaurant in Mexico. Opened by CPK franchise partner Grupo Calpik, S.A.P.I. de C.V., the new location is the first California Pizza Kitchen in Metepec, a city located east of the state capital, Toluca.
The 4,650 square-foot CPK seats approximately 224 people and is located on the first floor, near the main entrance of Galerias Metepec shopping center. Home to more than 130 retail stores, Galerias Metepec is anchored by popular outlets such as Lacoste, Bebe, Liverpool, and Sears.
Tastefully decorated with warm colors and rich textures, the restaurant will open Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p... |
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (Nasdaq:CPKI) announced an agreement today to expand into Taiwan with new franchise partner, Quanta Foods. As part of the agreement, a minimum of 6 new California Pizza Kitchen restaurants are expected to open in Taiwan over the next 5 years.
"We are proud to be a global brand and whenever we are able to introduce our innovative menu into a new country, it is an opportunity we pursue," stated Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax, co-founders and co-CEOs of California Pizza Kitchen. "Quanta Foods has a great success record in Taiwan and we are pleased to partner with them on this venture."
Quanta Foods has been in the restaurant business for over twenty years and was previously a joint-venture partner in Taiwan with such brands as McDonald's and TGI Friday's... |
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPKI) (the "Company" or "CPK") and Golden Gate Capital today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital will acquire the Company for $18.50 per share in cash, or approximately $470 million. The purchase price represents a 32% premium to the 30-day average price prior to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") authorizing management to begin exploring strategic and financial alternatives on February 23, 2010, and a 15% premium to the 30-day average price prior to the announcement of the transaction. The transaction is currently expected to close in the third quarter of this year.
The announcement follows a comprehensive review undertaken by the Board to maximize stockholder value... |
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California Pizza Kitchen Hosted Successful Two-Day Fundraiser and Raised $52,993.28 for Mid Alabama American Red Cross LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ:CPKI), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, announced today they have raised $52,993.28 from a recent two-day fundraiser to help support disaster relief efforts for those who have been affected by the recent Alabama tornado. There was a tremendous response from the community at large that came to dine at the two participating Birmingham-area CPK restaurants and the company's co-founder and co-CEO, Rick Rosenfield, will be traveling from California with his wife Esther (Graffeo) Rosenfield, a Birmingham native, to personally deliver the check on May 25... |
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ: CPKI), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, announced today the nationwide addition of the Strawberry Shortcake, a new dessert just in time for Mother's Day.
On the menu for a limited time, starting May 8, the Strawberry Shortcake serves up fresh strawberries on a shortcake biscuit with homemade whipped cream and candied lemon zest. Guests can not only indulge in CPK's new sweet treat but will also have the opportunity to take part in CPK's Fourth Annual Thank You Card Program. Upon second visit to CPK, every guest is a guaranteed winner with a chance to win prizes ranging from $100K, $25K to frozen CPK pizza for a year... |
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Leading Casual Dining Chain Plans to Donate 100 Percent of all Dine-In Sales May 9 and 10 to Mid Alabama American Red Cross LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ:CPKI), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, announced today they will be donating 100 percent of all dine-in sales from both of its Birmingham-area locations on May 9 and 10, to the Mid Alabama American Red Cross in support of those affected by the recent tornado.
On April 27, 2011, thunderstorms, severe winds and a massive tornado ripped through Alabama killing at least 248 people. In what is being called the nation's deadliest tornado disaster in 86 years, CPK invites all to dine and support the relief efforts with all dine-in sales directed to the cause... |
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPKI) today announced that it will release its first quarter 2011 results after the market closes on Thursday, May 5, 2011. The Company will host an investor conference call that same day at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
The conference call will be broadcast live on the Company's website at www.cpk.com. To listen to the conference call, please visit the website at least fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call to register and download any necessary audio software. From the menu, select "Investor Relations" and then "Events & Presentations." About CPK California Pizza Kitchen, Inc., founded in 1985, is a leading casual dining chain featuring an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, including the original BBQ Chicken Pizza, and a broad selection of distinctive pastas, salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts... |
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Restaurant Embraces Social Media Channels and Gives Lucky Winner a Trip to any CPK in the World LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ: CPKI), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, launched today their fourth annual Thank You Card Program as a way to say, 'Thank You' to loyal guests. Running through June 5, 2011, CPK will hand out 2.9 million Thank You Cards with prizes enclosed to customers dining at their full-service restaurants nationwide.
CPK's Thank You Card Program includes $100,000, $50,000, $25,000, other cash prizes, CPK frozen pizza for a year, airfare plus a four-night stay at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills and other chances to win big online... |
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LOS ANGELES --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (Nasdaq:CPKI), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, today announced the opening of its first airport location in Mexico. Opened by CPK franchise partner Grupo Calpik, S.A.P.I. de C.V. and operated by Mera Corporation, the new quick-service restaurant is located in Terminal 2 at the Cancun International Airport.
Visited by over 3 million international travelers each year, the Cancun International Airport is the second busiest airport in Mexico and has received the Best Airport of Latin-America Award for the last two years by the Airport Council International... |
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LOS ANGELES --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ: CPKI), home to the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, today announced the opening of its second restaurant in India. Opened by CPK franchise partner JSMGGC India Pvt. Ltd., a joint-venture between Mumbai-based JSM Corporation and Dubai-based Gourmet Gulf Company, it is located in the Senapati Bapat Marg district of Mumbai.
The new CPK restaurant is situated in the second floor courtyard of High Street Phoenix, Mumbai's largest shopping and entertainment destination. High Street Phoenix is home to over 500 retail brands, a variety of dining and entertainment options along with commercial and residential complexes in over 3... |
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LOS ANGELES --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ: CPKI), a leading casual dining chain featuring an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, today announced the opening of its tenth full-service restaurant in Mexico. Opened by CPK franchise partner Grupo Calpik, S.A.P.I. de C.V., the new location is the third California Pizza Kitchen in Naucalpan de Juárez, a northwest suburb of Mexico City.
The 6,400 square-foot CPK seats approximately 210 people and is located on the first floor, near the main entrance, of the new Terraza Lomas Verdes shopping center.
Tastefully decorated with warm colors and rich textures, the restaurant will open Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p... |
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (Nasdaq:CPKI), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, has expanded upon their kiosk location in the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FYI) in Fresno, Calif.
The new quick-service location opened by CPK franchise partner HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel dining and shopping, will now serve CPK's signature pizzas on the menu, in addition to the sandwiches and salads that have been available to travelers since July of last year. Located in the Main Terminal Building, the new CPK will service travelers flying upon airline carriers including Delta, American and United Airlines, among others... |
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Braintree Community Youth Center to Benefit from January 31st Fundraiser LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (NASDAQ:CPKI), home to the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches, and desserts, opened its sixth Boston-area full-service restaurant in Braintree, MA today.
The new 6,100 square-foot CPK is located on the main level of the South Shore Plaza, in the new Nordstrom wing. The restaurant will operate from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Guests can dine in or place a take-out order by ordering online at www.cpk... |
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LOS ANGELES --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK) (Nasdaq: CPKI), a leading casual dining chain featuring an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, today opened its third location in Dubai with franchise partner, Gourmet Gulf Company.
The new CPK restaurant is located in the Mall of the Emirates, one of Dubai's leading leisure, entertainment and shopping centers. Situated in the heart of what is now deemed 'New Dubai', the mall is home to 516 international brands, including department, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and home furnishing stores. It hosts a Magic Planet family entertainment area, a 14-screen multiplex cinema and a 500-seat DUCTAC community theater and arts center.
The full-service California Pizza Kitchen is located on the first floor directly across from the mall's major attraction, Ski Dubai, the first, and only, in-door ski resort in the Middle East... |
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California Pizza Kitchen is a casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in California-style pizza. The restaurant was started in 1985 by attorneys Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
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