California Pizza Kitchen

Franchise Overview

California Pizza Kitchen is a full-service casual dining franchise specializing in innovative California-style cuisine, anchored by hand-tossed artisan pizzas with chef-inspired toppings, alongside a broad menu of seasonally inspired dishes, hand-shaken cocktails, premium wines, and craft beers.

Key Highlights

Culinary creativity driven by unique, chef-inspired artisan pizza toppings and seasonal menus
Globally recognized brand with presence across the US, international cities, and territories
Comprehensive franchisor-managed training, operational support, and ongoing marketing programs
Targets experienced multi-unit operators suited for high-traffic urban, suburban, and airport venues

California Pizza Kitchen offers franchisees a premium, globally recognized dining brand backed by deep operational infrastructure, making it a compelling opportunity for seasoned restaurant operators ready to scale.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1985

Number of Units121

Min Liquid Capital$2,000,000

Required Networth$5,000,000

$$$Total Investment$715K – $5.4M

California Pizza Kitchen Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official California Pizza Kitchen FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

California Pizza Kitchen FDD 2026

April 2026

$99.00

California Pizza Kitchen FDD 2025

April 2025

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California Pizza Kitchen FDD 2024

April 2024

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California Pizza Kitchen FDD 2023

April 2023

$99.00

California Pizza Kitchen FDD 2022

January 2022

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