US-based casual dining restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) has further expanded its international presence by opening a new location in the Philippines.

Located in the Festival Supermall's East Wing in Muntinlupa City, the new venue will be CPK’s 24th restaurant in the international market.

The new CPK restaurant features the brand's latest design, with refurbished wood and golden light.

California Pizza Kitchen CEO Jeff Warne stated: “We are pleased to build upon our longstanding relationship with our franchise partners in the Philippines.

“Our commitment to growth and the enduring support we give our franchisees is at the core of our franchise development and overall success. We look forward to sharing CPK's excellent culinary offerings and world-class hospitality with our customers in the Philippines.”

CPK's Philippines location will be owned and operated by Pi Co, which is also behind CPK's first international franchise established in 1999.

Pi Co manages two other CPK restaurants in the country.

The new location will be the first in the Philippines to offer extended operating hours and breakfast options.

Pi Co president Sheila Fuller stated: “On behalf of our team, we are pleased to continue building on our 25 years of partnership with CPK.

“Our newest location in Muntinlupa City promises a distinctive dining experience for our guests as the first CPK in the country to serve CPK's enticing breakfast menu items.

“We are excited to further strengthen our collaboration with a brand like CPK that allows flexibility to tailor our restaurant and design to our own market here in the Philippines.”

In July 2022, California Pizza Kitchen unveiled its plan to enter the Canadian market by opening a new restaurant in Edmonton, Alberta.

The new restaurant at 5260 Windermere Boulevard will serve seasonal menus featuring flavours from around the world.