California Pizza Kitchen Company Description
California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) puts a West Coast twist on an old favorite. The company operates a chain of more than 250 casual-dining restaurants in more than 30 states and 10 other countries offering pizzas with a variety of unique topping combinations, including duck, barbecued chicken, and grilled shrimp. It also serves Neapolitan pizzas from Italy, as well as American-style pies. CPK rounds out its menu with pastas, soups, salads, and desserts. The company owns more than 200 of its locations, while the rest are franchised. In addition to its full-service establishments, CPK has about 20 quick-service kiosk locations. The company also markets a line of frozen pizzas through Kraft Foods.
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