California Pizza Kitchen Franchise

Iconic casual dining pizza chain known for California-style innovative toppings, founded in Beverly Hills in 1985. Acquired in late 2025 by a consortium including Consortium Brand Partners, Eldridge Industries, Aurify Brands, and Convive Brands. Franchise program status is under review under new ownership.

Food & Restaurant Investment: $800K–$2.5M

Key Investment Facts

✓ Data verified · 2026-03-30  ·  Confidence: 65%
Initial Investment
$800K–$2.5M
Franchise Fee
$40K
Royalty Rate
5.00%
Avg Unit Revenue
N/A
Total Units
250
Annual Growth
N/A

About California Pizza Kitchen

Iconic casual dining pizza chain known for California-style innovative toppings, founded in Beverly Hills in 1985. Acquired in late 2025 by a consortium including Consortium Brand Partners, Eldridge Industries, Aurify Brands, and Convive Brands. Franchise program status is under review under new ownership.

Tags: pizza, casual-dining, pe-owned, consortium-brand-partners, eldridge-industries, california-style

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