California Pizza Kitchen plans to deploy hundreds of automated pizza kiosks across U.S. military installations through a partnership with Ranger Group.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2026, (WHERE & WHAT TO EAT) — Restaurant chain California Pizza Kitchen plans to deploy automated pizza kiosks across U.S. military installations through a partnership with Ranger Group.
The phased rollout is expected to include hundreds of machines serving installations operated by the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
The kiosks use TurboChef-powered cooking and touchscreen technology to prepare a CPK pizza in as little as 90 seconds. The machines are designed to provide service members with access to hot meals at locations where traditional restaurant operations may not be practical.
“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. 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,” said Michael Beacham, President of California Pizza Kitchen Global.
Ranger Group, led by U.S. Army Ranger veteran Mark “Ranger” Jones, will work with CPK and military stakeholders to coordinate the deployment, 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. 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,” said Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Ranger Group.
The military initiative is part of a broader automated retail strategy under which CPK plans to operate as many as 1,000 automated retail machines nationwide over the next three years.
The company plans to place machines in airports, universities, hospitals and other high-traffic locations in addition to military installations.
The military rollout will begin at domestic installations and could later expand to additional military locations, including overseas facilities.
Founded in 1985, California Pizza Kitchen operates restaurants across 25 U.S. states as well as international markets and U.S. territories. The company also sells frozen pizzas and other branded food products through retail channels.
Source: California Pizza Kitchen