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California Pizza Kitchen expands retail presence with FiveStar partnership

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 15
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What happened

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California Pizza Kitchen is expanding its retail presence by launching ready-to-eat salads and salad kits. This initiative is a partnership with FiveStar Gourmet Foods, moving CPK products from the frozen aisle to the refrigerator. The initial offerings include popular salads such as BBQ Chicken Chopped and Thai Crunch.

From nrn.com

Why it matters

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The expansion is part of a larger plan by California Pizza Kitchen to increase its presence in grocery stores under new ownership. This move occurs as sectors like salad kits and ready-to-eat salads are thriving amid consumer pullback from dining out.

From nrn.com

Who's involved

  • FiveStarPartnering with California Pizza Kitchen for national retail distribution

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • FiveStarSpeculative

    FiveStar could see changes in supply chain costs or an increase in retail segment revenue due to the new partnership.

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The entities involved

  • FiveStar

    Convenience store chain

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Coverage

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