Gourmet Gulf Company, a major restaurant holding group in the region that manages concept brands, announced the opening of the new California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) in Riyadh, in the presence of CEO Sami Daud, and media representatives.

Located in the most vibrant fashion and shopping district at Tahlia Street in the center of Riyadh, Gourmet Gulf Company unveiled the opening of CPK, that comes as part of its strategic expansion plan across the Middle East. This follows inking a development agreement with CPK, a casual dining chain featuring an imaginative line of oven-baked pizzas, bringing delightful journeys for food lovers with their broad selection of imaginative salads, innovative and unique pastas, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, “available to tantalize customers’ taste buds.”

During the opening ceremony, Sami Daud, executive chairman of Gourmet Gulf, stated: “The food and hospitality industry in the Middle East continues to grow at one of the fastest rates in the world, and while the opportunities are significant in the region, there is increasing demand for effective and experienced operators on the ground.

Sami added, "Gourmet Gulf continues to be partner of choice for some of the world’s most successful F&B brands, whether niche or mainstream, and our latest range of partnerships with California Pizza Kitchen is testament to that, in order to provide a lasting value for money and setting standards in management excellence and integrity.”

CPK, described as a leader in authentic California-style cuisine with a recognized consumer brand and an established, loyal customer base, claims to be widely known for its innovative and non-traditional pizzas, such as the original BBQ chicken pizza, cheese burger pizza, and Jamaican jerk.

Also served are various pasta, salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts, as well as an extensive children's menu, which includes a variety of pizzas, pastas and chicken.