But if you're hungry, be forewarned: pack a sandwich, or take your place in the long lines at California Pizza.

Mad Greeks, Powelton Pizza, Village Pizza, California Pizza, and Ed's are all popular eating places.

After all, California Pizza has been there and done that.

The new California Pizza will be located in a 7,000-square-foot space on 60th Street and Third Avenue.

But in 1992, Pepsico bought a controlling interest, and California Pizza binged, opening 60 outlets in five years.

California Pizza reported total debt of $40.1 million on April 2.

Others, like Randall Hiatt, a consultant at Fessel International in Irvine, Calif., question whether California Pizza can expand effectively outside its Western base.

California Pizza has opened only 10 company-owned restaurants since the beginning of 1998; four are under construction.

Benihana, Bertucci's, Bonefish Grill, and California Pizza Kitchen, why aren't you talking?

California Pizza Kitchen, & JB Dawson's recently opened while Brio Tuscan Grille, opened in November 2010.