Article: Mergers & acquisitions.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN, INC., Los Angeles, agreed to acquire the remaining approximately 75% of LA FOOD SHOW, INC., a one-unit casual dining concept founded by CPK's co-founders and co-CEOs Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax. Under terms of the stock purchase agreement, California Pizza Kitchen paid $6 million in cash for the remaining equity interest, which was predominantly owned by Mr. Rosenfield and Mr. Flax. On Mar. 8, 2003, the company paid $2 million in cash for a 25% stake in LA Food Show. California Pizza Kitchen operates, licenses or franchises 176 restaurants, 146 of which are company-owned and 30 operate under franchise or license agreements. The casual dining ...

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