In recognition of the men and women who serve our nation, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) today announced an initiative to bring its signature California-inspired pizzas directly to U.S. military installations through a phased deployment of automated pizza kiosks.

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Rendering of a California Pizza Kitchen automated pizza kiosk rolling out across installations serving the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard.

Rendering of a California Pizza Kitchen automated pizza kiosk rolling out across installations serving the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard.

Partnering with Ranger Group and its CEO, U.S. Army Ranger veteran, Mark “Ranger” Jones, CPK plans to roll out hundreds of automated pizza machines across installations serving the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard, with planned placements at bases across America.

The military initiative builds on CPK’s broader automated retail strategy to implement and operate up to 1,000 automated retail machines nationwide over the next three years, bringing restaurant-quality CPK favorites to airports, universities, hospitals and other high-traffic locations. The machines use Turbo-chef powered cooking and touch-screen technology to deliver a freshly baked CPK pizza in as little as 90 seconds. The deployment to U.S. military installations extends that same on-demand, restaurant-quality experience to the service members who work and train on base.

The initiative expands CPK’s presence beyond traditional restaurants and grocery store shelves, bringing the brand’s distinctive approach to pizza directly to the places where America’s military personnel work and train. Designed to provide convenient access to hot and fresh pizza, the machines will offer service members a high-quality and convenient meal option while on base or at sea.

“As a veteran myself, I’m personally proud to bring our restaurant-quality pizzas directly to the places where our service members work and train,” said Michael Beacham, President of California Pizza Kitchen Global. “This initiative is both an expression of our gratitude and a meaningful step forward in our mission to make the California Pizza Kitchen experience more accessible wherever people are.”

Bringing Great Pizza Closer to Those Who Serve

The military deployment program combines CPK’s recognized brand and culinary heritage with automated foodservice technology designed for high-demand environments. Ranger Group will work with CPK and military stakeholders to coordinate and facilitate the phased deployment, including installation logistics and ongoing operational support.

“As a former U.S. Army Ranger, I know how much a great meal made with quality ingredients can mean to service members and their families after a long day of training or duty,” said Mark “Ranger” Jones, CEO of Ranger Group. “This partnership with California Pizza Kitchen is personal to me. We are bringing an iconic American brand to the places where military personnel and their families work, live and serve, giving them convenient access to quality food and showing our appreciation for their sacrifice. It is an honor to help make this happen.”

A New Frontier for California Pizza Kitchen

The military initiative is part of CPK’s broader strategy to expand access to its signature pizzas through innovative, non-traditional dining formats. By extending the brand into locations where traditional restaurant development may not be practical, CPK is creating new opportunities to serve consumers in workplaces, transportation hubs, educational institutions and other high-traffic environments.

The military rollout will proceed in phases, beginning with domestic installations and potentially expanding to additional military locations, including overseas facilities, in the future. For CPK, the initiative reflects a simple belief: great pizza should be available wherever people live, work and gather — including the men and women who dedicate their lives to serving the United States.

About California Pizza Kitchen

Founded in 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) revolutionized casual dining with its first restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, introducing the world to innovative, California-inspired pizza at scale. Recently celebrating its 40th anniversary year, CPK today is a beloved global brand, serving creative California cuisine in restaurants spanning 25 U.S. states along with nine countries and U.S. territories. Additionally, the CPK brand has been a premium leader in the U.S. frozen pizza grocery aisle for more than 25 years while also expanding to branded salad dressings and noodle sauces. Today, CPK continues to innovate and expand in casual dining, retail products, and non-traditional food service channels, providing more access to its fresh, imaginative twist on familiar foods that consumers continue to crave.

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