Spotlight: La Pizza Loca Still Eyeing Mission Viejo Firm

La Pizza Loca Inc., whose $2-a-share cash buyout bid was rejected last month by Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc., may again seek to gain control of the owner of BJ’s Pizza & Grill restaurants. Buena Park-based La Pizza Loca, a privately held company, said in a regulatory filing that it may try to buy a controlling stake, seek representation on the board, or propose a business agreement with Mission Viejo-based Chicago Pizza. Chicago Pizza officials could not be reached for comment.