CPK and California Pizza Kitchen

The vendor opportunity at CPK

California Pizza Kitchen operates 121 locations in the United States, with 107 company-owned and 14 franchised units. The brand is concentrated in five states: Hawaii (12), Nevada (11), California (9), Texas (6), and Utah (6). For software vendors, the addressable market is effectively the entire system, given the corporate ownership structure. No parent company is on file, and CPK appears independently owned. The most recent FDD is dated 2026. Average unit volume is not disclosed, and year-over-year unit growth is not reported. Royalties run at 5.0% of gross sales, with an initial franchise term of 10 years.

Who controls software purchasing

Purchasing authority sits at the corporate level. The FDD lists Jonathan Weber as Chief Executive Officer and James Szczuka as Chief Procurement Officer. With 88% of units company-owned, decisions about technology stack, vendor selection, and contract terms are made at HQ. Penny Lindemann Smith serves as CFO, and Kendall Jones is General Counsel — both likely involved in budget approval and contract review. Chester Scott Wagers, Global Vice President of Design and Construction, may influence operational technology tied to build-outs. Vendors should direct initial outreach to the procurement function.

Mandated and current tech stack

The 2026 FDD mandates two systems: Aloha POS by NCR Voyix and OneDine. Aloha POS is the core point-of-sale platform, while OneDine provides digital ordering and payment capabilities. No other mandated or recommended technology vendors are named in the disclosure. This creates a clear picture of the operational backbone but leaves open questions about back-office, HR, inventory, loyalty, and analytics tools. Vendors in those categories should expect a greenfield evaluation or an incumbent replacement cycle.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

CPK’s FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the formal procurement model — designated supplier, approved supplier, or open market — is not publicly disclosed. The franchise agreement provides for two 5-year renewal terms, provided the franchisor is still offering franchises in the area and the franchisee is in substantial compliance. These renewal windows may serve as natural points for technology reassessment, but no specific tech refresh cadence is stated. Vendors should monitor corporate leadership changes and any public RFI activity for timing signals.

How to read the CPK FDD

The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the primary source for understanding CPK’s contractual obligations, technology mandates, and corporate structure. Item 1 lists the executives named above. Item 11 details the mandated Aloha POS and OneDine systems. Item 17 outlines the renewal terms. Because the FDD lacks an Item 8 procurement disclosure, vendors will need to engage directly with the procurement team to understand supplier qualification requirements. The embedded PDF viewer below provides the full document for your review. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, contact FranCloud.