The U.S. restaurant brand, California Pizza Kitchen, the creator of California-style pizza, announced the opening of a new franchise location in Costa Rica for later this year.

According to the firm, they provide franchise flexibility with customizable menus, design layouts and multiple daypart offerings so that each location can individually align with consumer needs and thrive within their market. 

"These key differentiators, along with a very high average unit volume, have positioned the brand as an attractive investment by experienced multi-unit franchisees," the firm said in its statement. 

California Pizza Kitchen or CPK prioritizes catering to franchisees' needs, providing them with the tools and resources required, including expanding technology and mobile capabilities for each location, best-in-class training, and development in all areas of the business, they added.

In 1985, California Pizza Kitchen opened its first restaurant in Beverly Hills and introduced diners to gourmet California-inspired pizza. "With a passion for combining fresh, seasonal ingredients with flavor inspirations from around the world, today CPK is a global brand serving creative California cuisine," the restaurant said in its statement.

The franchise has more than 180 restaurants across 10 countries. They offer well-known pizzas such as the Original BBQ Chicken, Thai Chicken, and California Club, as well as salads and pasta dishes.

It is expected that the franchise will announce the location of the new restaurant in Costa Rica in the coming days.

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