Cheesecake Factory

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With Fox deal done, Cheesecake Factory embarks on a new growth plan

The acquisition provides a standout operator with a standing concept-development lab.

Diversification into new concepts is sweeping through casual dining in particular. Here’s a rundown of who’s trying what.

The partners say they’re creating a new model for developing and growing restaurant concepts. Here’s why they’re giving that new approach a try.

The pending purchase of Fox Restaurant Concepts wasn’t the only news announced yesterday by the polished-casual operator.

Fox will operate as a subsidiary led by CEO Sam Fox, and North Italia will shift to Cheesecake.

Is it generating a net gain in transactions for the restaurant industry? Maybe not. But the chains doing it are seeing their sales, profits and transactions rise.

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Aussie Grill by Outback will feature sandwiches.

Social Monk, an Asian fast casual, is scheduled to open next week, with North Italia set to be acquired in Q3 and Flower Child in 2021.

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