California Pizza Kitchen is a full service restaurant franchise famous for its creative, California style pizzas, pastas, salads, and specialty beverages. Founded in 1985, the brand is known for industry firsts including The Original BBQ…
Total Investment
$1.6M – $5.4M
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Royalty Rate
5% of Gross Sales Gross Sales
Total Units
307
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About CPK Franchise
California Pizza Kitchen is a full service restaurant franchise famous for its creative, California style pizzas, pastas, salads, and specialty beverages.
Founded in 1985, the brand is known for industry firsts including The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, gluten free crust options, and health conscious Power Bowls.
The franchise fee is $50,000.
💰CPK Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$1.6M
Average Investment
$3.5M
Maximum Investment
$5.4M
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$50,000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
5% of Gross Sales of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
1% of Gross Sales
National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$1,587,000 – $5,375,000
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $1.6M–$5.4M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
Leasehold
$1,000,000
$3,500,000
Signs
$15,000
$50,000
Office Technology
$35,000
$100,000
Lease Deposit
$15,000
$25,000
Utility Deposits
$10,000
$30,000
Liquor License
$10,000
$200,000
Professional Fees
$5,000
$25,000
Insurance
$10,000
$15,000
Training Expenses
$20,000
$50,000
Working
$100,000
$350,000
Leasehold
$300,000
$3,000,000
Signs
$10,000
$50,000
Office Technology
$35,000
$100,000
Lease Deposit
$15,000
$25,000
Utility Deposits
$10,000
$30,000
Liquor License
$10,000
$200,000
Professional Fees
$5,000
$25,000
Insurance
$10,000
$15,000
Training Expenses
$20,000
$50,000
Working
$100,000
$350,000
💵Additional Fees (Item 6)
Fee Type
Amount
Transfer Fee
$10,000
Renewal Fee
$25,000
🏦Financing (Item 10)
Detail
Information
Financing Available
No
Description
Franchisor does not offer financing.
📊CPK Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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CPK does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
CPK does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖CPK Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordCPK has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈CPK System Growth
Total Units
307
Franchised
161
Company-Owned
146
CPK currently operates 161 franchised locations and 146 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓CPK Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a CPK franchise ranges from $1,587,000 to $5,375,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $50,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
CPK charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the CPK Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from CPK to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
CPK does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
CPK has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $1,587,000-$5,375,000, a 5% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $50,000 and the total investment ranges from $1,587,000 to $5,375,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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CPK
Total Investment
$1.6M – $5.4M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$50,000
Royalty5% of Gross Sales
Marketing Fee1% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units307
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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