{"id":48553,"date":"2025-01-30T14:31:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T19:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/?p=48553"},"modified":"2025-01-30T14:31:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T19:31:32","slug":"california-pizza-kitchen-franchising-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/california-pizza-kitchen-franchising-program","title":{"rendered":"California Pizza Kitchen Launches Domestic Franchising Program: Announces First Partnership in Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/california-pizza-kitchen-franchising-logo.png\" alt=\"franchising logo california pizza kitchen\" class=\"wp-image-48556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/california-pizza-kitchen-franchising-logo.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/california-pizza-kitchen-franchising-logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>California Pizza Kitchen<\/strong> (<em>CPK<\/em>), the iconic restaurant brand celebrated for its bold, innovative flavors and California-inspired menu, has officially entered its next phase of growth with the launch of its domestic <strong>franchising program<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time in its nearly 40-year history, CPK is franchising select U.S. markets as part of a larger strategy to accelerate revenue and unit growth. The program will focus on partnering with experienced operators in key markets to expand the brand\u2019s franchise footprint across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Sundine LLC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To kick off this exciting initiative, CPK has announced its first domestic franchise partnership with Sundine LLC, a multi-unit operator with a proven track record in the fast-casual and quick-service restaurant industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the agreement, Sundine will acquire three existing CPK locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and plans to develop six additional units across Nevada and Utah over the coming years. These new locations will play an integral role in CPK\u2019s domestic expansion, which seeks to partner with select, top-tier operators who will have exclusive rights to build and develop the brand in specific territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20241111700622\/en\/California-Pizza-Kitchen-Enters-First-Major-Domestic-Franchise-Deal-as-Part-of-its-Newly-Activated-Growth-Strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From a Press Release<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>This is a significant moment in CPK\u2019s growth strategy as we officially welcome our first major partner in the domestic business<\/em>,\u201d said Michael Beacham, President of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/california-franchisees-to-get-more-rights\">California<\/a> Pizza Kitchen. \u201c<em>Aligning with experienced, high-quality operators like Sundine ensures the long-term equity of our brand while upholding the quality of our guest experience. Sundine\u2019s expertise and passion for CPK make them the ideal partner to set the standard for future franchising partnerships<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sundine brings extensive multi-unit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/franchise-direct-entrepreneur-guide\">franchising<\/a> experience to the table, operating more than 85 restaurant and retail units across brands such as Del Taco and Jack in the Box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanjiv Bhagat, Franchise Partner and CEO of Sundine, expressed excitement about the partnership: \u201c<em>Our family has been loyal fans of California Pizza Kitchen for decades. As restaurant owners, we\u2019re confident in the brand\u2019s growth potential and honored to partner with such an innovative and beloved company<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The California Pizza Kitchen Franchising Program: A Unique Opportunity For Multi-Unit Operators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CPK\u2019s franchising program offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/interview-co-founder-nothing-but-noodles\">multi-unit operators <\/a>a unique opportunity to invest in an established and widely recognized brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, franchisees gain access to exclusive market rights, operational support, cutting-edge technology, and a strong legacy of culinary innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Nevada and Utah, CPK is actively exploring partnerships in regions such as Florida, the Mid-Atlantic, and along the East Coast. 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