You must acquire and install in your CPK Restaurant, at your own expense, the point of sale (POS) system, back-office computer and other computer equipment, communications devices, audio/visual equipment, and software systems that we specify in writing from time to time. We have currently approved the NCR Aloha POS System. You also may be required to use OneDine handheld devices in conjunction with your POS System in your CPK Restaurant. Our specifications may evolve over time and, in some cases, required items may only be available through us and/or designated suppliers. There are no contractual limitations on our ability to independently access the information and data contained in your systems. You must pay for all expenses associated with transmitting data to our systems. We and our affiliates have the right to retain the information and to use it internally without restriction. You must pay an initial POS system integration fee of $7,500 and a monthly integration fee of $50 to our vendor if your POS system does not automatically integrate with our polling system to permit us to poll the daily Gross Sales of your CPK Restaurant.
From the filings
CPK and California Pizza Kitchen
Full service restaurantSoftware purchasing at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is controlled at the franchisor level through written specifications and an approved-supplier list. The 2026 FDD names OneDine handheld devices as a technology franchisees may be required to use, and NCR Aloha as the currently approved POS system. With 121 total US locations (107 company-owned, 14 franchised), the addressable market for vendors is concentrated but includes both corporate and franchisee-operated sites.
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Ordinary royalty terms
5% component; full terms unconfirmed
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Recorded percentage components
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1recorded components (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 technology requirement is recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.
You must purchase, install, and use the POS systems, back office computer, and other computer equipment, communications devices, audio/visual equipment and software systems that we specify as they evolve over time. Our Company-Operated Restaurants currently use the NCR Aloha POS System and One-Dine, a table-side handheld device for ordering and payment. Our franchisees may also use One-Dine and the NCR Aloha POS System or another POS System that we approve for use in CPK Restaurants. You must purchase this equipment new from the applicable vendor unless you are purchasing an existing Company-Operated Restaurant where you will acquire the existing equipment. If you purchase a Company-Operated Restaurant, we may require you to continue to use One-Dine.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
22 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 9 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
There are no contractual limitations on our ability to independently access the information and data contained in your systems.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall complete and submit to CPK on a regular continuous basis (including but not limited to financial statements reviewed by an independent certified public accountant) such reports as are required by CPK from time to time.
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
CPK may from time to time modify the list of Approved Suppliers and Franchisee shall not place any orders with a supplier that is no longer approved.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Subject to California Pizza Kitchen - 04/26 FDD 20 applicable law, we may earn money from the suppliers based on your purchases in the form of rebates, commissions, or other payments.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees to pay a charge not to exceed CPK’s reasonable costs incurred in evaluating the product and/or supplier, regardless of whether or not CPK approves the product or supplier.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish, or for some reason need, to purchase an item or retain the service from a supplier that is not on our Approved Brands and Approved Supplier list, you may submit a written request for approval of the proposed product or supplier.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
stop all use of all telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, domain names, home pages, web sites and the like that are associated with the Restaurant and, if CPK should so request, cooperate with CPK in causing all applicable telephone companies and other service providers to reassign such numbers, addresses and domain…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must permit CPK and its agents to enter the Restaurant at any time during normal business hours to conduct inspections and to interview employees and customers.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
CPK, from time to time in its sole discretion, in order to adapt the CPK Chain to consumer needs, to respond to competitors’ actions, to protect and enhance the reputation of the CPK Chain, to expand and enhance the appeal of the food served in CPK Restaurants, or to improve any aspect of the operations of CPK…
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
You must obtain our approval of a site for the operation of your CPK Restaurant within 60 days after you and we sign the Franchise Agreement (“Site Approval Deadline”) and before committing to secure the site or build on it or we may terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
You may not establish or maintain, or have established or maintained on your behalf, any website, web page, social networking and/or social media website, profile, account or username, or other Internet site or content, relating to or making reference to us, your CPK Restaurant, or the CPK Chain (each, a “Social…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must spend at least Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for the Grand Opening Marketing Program.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
Currently, you must spend at least 2% of the Gross Sales of the CPK Restaurant each Period on local marketing and promotion, which amount we may modify as noted above.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 8
Flagship and Standard CPK Restaurants must participate in all marketing and promotional programs we designate including all customer loyalty and rewards programs, gift certificate and gift card programs and customer feedback programs.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
At our direction, you will be required to join and contribute to the Cooperation pertinent to your CPK Restaurant.
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase these items only from approved suppliers.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall furnish CPK and the bank with authorizations as necessary to permit CPK to make withdrawals from the Account by electronic funds transfer.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 8
Flagship and Standard CPK Restaurants must participate in all marketing and promotional programs we designate including all customer loyalty and rewards programs, gift certificate and gift card programs and customer feedback programs.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must have a full staff in place and available for training at least ten (10) days before the Restaurant opens.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must acquire and install in your CPK Restaurant, at your own expense, the point of sale (POS) system, back-office computer and other computer equipment, communications devices, audio/visual equipment, and software systems that we specify in writing from time to time.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must: (1) maintain an electronic connection between its systems and CPK’s systems and provide CPK with all user IDs and passwords necessary for CPK to independently access files and other information stored on Franchisee’s systems;
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
If you request additional training, we will use reasonable efforts to provide it and may charge you for tuition.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 20
- Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?Franchise agreement
The vendor opportunity at CPK
California Pizza Kitchen operates 121 US locations, of which 107 are company-owned and 14 are franchised. The brand is a full-service restaurant concept headquartered in California. For software vendors, the company-owned majority means a single buyer can unlock most of the footprint, while the franchised segment adds a smaller, but still relevant, set of independently owned sites.
The FDD makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
Who controls software purchasing
Technology decisions are centralized at the franchisor level. Item 11 of the FDD obliges franchisees to comply with written specifications for POS, back-office, and other systems. The named officers in Item 2 include Jonathan Weber (Chief Executive Officer), Penny Lindemann Smith (Chief Financial Officer), Kendall Jones (General Counsel), Chester Scott Wagers (Global Vice President of Design and Construction), and James Szczuka (Chief Procurement Officer). The presence of a Chief Procurement Officer signals a structured purchasing function.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
Item 11 states that franchisees "may be required to use OneDine handheld devices in conjunction with your POS System." OneDine is therefore a mandated technology when specified by the franchisor. The FDD also names NCR Aloha by NCR Voyix as the currently approved POS system. Franchisees must acquire and install the POS system, back-office computer, and other equipment specified in writing. They must also purchase a management computer with a designated operating system and obtain the back-office software specified by the franchisor. Hardware and software must be updated and upgraded as required, at the franchisee's expense.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 establishes an approved-supplier list. Franchisees must purchase only from suppliers expressly approved by the franchisor and listed in the Operations Manual. The franchisor may designate Approved Brands and Approved Suppliers, and may establish specifications. Franchisees can request approval of alternative suppliers through a written process, which takes approximately 30 to 60 days. The franchisor may revoke approval if a supplier fails to meet criteria.
Initial franchise terms are 10 years, with two 5-year renewal options available if the franchisee is in substantial compliance. Technology requirements evolve over time, and franchisees must update systems as specified. This creates recurring touchpoints for software vendors.
How to read the CPK FDD
The embedded PDF below is the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 8 covers supplier restrictions, Item 11 covers technology and training, Item 17 covers renewal, and Item 19 covers financial performance. For a ranked target list of franchise systems, talk to FranCloud.
Ordinary royalty terms
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Questions vendors ask
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
6 operators run 12 mapped locations. 2 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| NV | 4 |
|---|---|
| CA | 4 |
| HI | 2 |
| TX | 1 |
| UT | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind CPK and California Pizza Kitchen
Ownership: California Pizza Kitchen.
Sibling brands
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Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Read the original filing for definitions, conditions, and qualifications.