Pick Up Stix

California Pizza Kitchen Announces Board Member Jeff Warne as New CEO

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 2, 2022
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Cloud, Knowledge, Chartered Financial Analyst, CFO, Carlson (company), CPK, University, MBA, Chicago (franchise), St. Cloud State University, Growth, Restaurant, TGI, Certified Public Accountant, Feeding America, California Pizza Kitchen, Investment, Pick Up Stix, DNA, Originality, Love, Management, Fast food

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of California-style pizza, today announced that current Board Member Jeff Warne will be assuming the role as the brands new CEO, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the creator of California-style pizza, today announced that current Board Member Jeff Warne will be assuming the role as the brands new CEO, effective immediately.
  • Warne, who joined CPKs board in November 2020, brings more than 23 years of C-Suite experience in the restaurant industry to his new role as CEO.
  • We are thrilled to have Jeff in the CEO role at this incredible brand, said Michael ODonnell, California Pizza Kitchen Board of Directors Chairman.
  • In 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its first restaurant in Beverly Hills and introduced diners to gourmet California-inspired pizza.

Pei Wei and Celebrity Chef Jet Tila Partner on Culinary Innovation and Menu Relaunch

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Pei Wei Asian Diner, Acquisition, Food Network, Drunken noodles, NEW, Wok Express, Restaurant, Culture, Airport, Autumn, Multimedia, Pick Up Stix, House, Pei Wei, Pumpkin, Leadership, Partnership, Fast food

Pei Wei is excited to highlight its partnership with Food Network star Jet Tila on a wide variety of NEW menu items .

Key Points: 
  • Pei Wei is excited to highlight its partnership with Food Network star Jet Tila on a wide variety of NEW menu items .
  • Combined with Pei Wei, the concepts boast a portfolio of nearly 300 Asian restaurants in the US.
  • Loaded with explosive sweet and spicy flavors, Firecracker Chicken instantly became the top selling item on the Pei Wei menu.
  • Pei Wei currently operates 119 locations in 17 states in the US and licenses 13 nontraditional units in airports and college campuses.

Del Taco Hits the Jackpot on New Multi-Unit Deal with Seasoned Las Vegas-Based Franchisee

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Queso blanco, Taste, Cheese, Collection, NASDAQ, Cooking, Pick Up Stix, Heart, GLOBE, CEO, TACO, Growth, Spoor, Krispy Kreme, FGB, Organic, Popeyes, Time, Restaurant, Industry, Travel, QSR, Fast food, Hotel

Guests at our restaurants are on-the-go, exploring all the Las Vegas Strip has to offer.

Key Points: 
  • Guests at our restaurants are on-the-go, exploring all the Las Vegas Strip has to offer.
  • They need delicious food that fits their time and convenience needs and Del Taco is just that.
  • This is a perfect example of how Del Taco still has significant opportunity to grow even in a heavily populated geography.
  • Founded in 1964, today Del Taco serves more than three million guests each week at its approximately 600 restaurants across 16 states.

Thieves Busted Stealing a Package of GPS Trackers Meant to Track COVID-19 Vaccines; Footage Caught on CCTV Camera

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Karma, Container, IOT, Emerging technologies, GPS, Police, Movement, San Francisco Bay Area, Pick Up Stix, Time, Closed-circuit television, OTIF, Logistics, ETAS, Safety, CCTV, Global, VP, COVID-19, Theft, Technology, Mobile phone, Online shopping

The thieves were brought to justice within weeks, and all trackers were recovered successfully.For more on this story, including the CCTV footage, please watch this short video .

Key Points: 
  • The thieves were brought to justice within weeks, and all trackers were recovered successfully.For more on this story, including the CCTV footage, please watch this short video .
  • The stolen GPS tracking sensors are designed by Roambee, a global supply chain visibility provider, as a part of its full-stack location intelligence platform.
  • On July 6, 2021, the thieves were able to access the drop-off box, which included the package full of bright yellow GPS trackers.
  • According to the team, the officers were ecstatic to find out that the thieves stole GPS trackers.

Kitchen United Announces Executive Appointments to Further Strengthen Leadership Team

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Restaurant, Bar, Retail, Food, Beverage, Chinese restaurants, Food and drink, Restaurants, Food industry, Pick Up Stix, Leeann Chin, Kitchen

Prior to Kitchen United, he led the business technology initiatives for Pick Up Stix, Leeann Chin, Mandarin Express, and City Brewing Company.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to Kitchen United, he led the business technology initiatives for Pick Up Stix, Leeann Chin, Mandarin Express, and City Brewing Company.
  • We are very proud to have built a first class leadership team at Kitchen United as we continue on our path toward becoming a national brand that serves an important function in the growth of leading restaurant brands, said Jim Collins, CEO of Kitchen United.
  • Each Kitchen United kitchen center houses 10 to 20 restaurant partners, helping restaurant operators streamline off-premise pickup and delivery without disrupting dine-in customers.
  • Each Kitchen United kitchen center is home to approximately 10 to 20 restaurant partners who leverage the companys expertise to grow their business.