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Next year marks 40 years since the first California Pizza Kitchen opened. CPK predates the casual restaurant movement, social media, online delivery and even the internet. To stay relevant over the years you’ve got to find the perfect balance between consistency and innovation. Today we sit down with the head of innovation for CPK, Paul Pszybylski, to discuss how this prolific brand continues to attract new customers while honoring the needs of their existing customer base.
For more information on California Pizza Kitchen, visit https://www.cpk.com/.
Next year marks 40 years since the first California Pizza Kitchen opened. CPK predates the casual restaurant movement, social media, online delivery and even the internet. To stay relevant over the years you’ve got to find the perfect balance between consistency and innovation. Today we sit down with the head of innovation for CPK, Paul Pszybylski, to discuss how this prolific brand continues to attract new customers while honoring the needs of their existing customer base.
For more information on California Pizza Kitchen, visit https://www.cpk.com/.
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