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Cheesecake Factory

Financing

Delivery is growing up, becoming incremental and profitable in the process

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.

Top 500 Chains

The Cheesecake Factory

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Operations

Outback tries a fast-casual spinoff

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 27, 2019

Aussie Grill by Outback will feature sandwiches.

Operations

Cheesecake Factory sets timetable for new growth concepts

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2019

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.

Special Reports

Chains winning favor with consumers

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 27, 2018

Data reveals which brands are tops in guest satisfaction.

Marketing

These are the 10 best-reviewed large restaurant chains

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2018

Darden Restaurants dominated TripAdvisor’s list of the best-reviewed small and medium-sized chains.

Marketing

Cheesecake Factory’s delivery giveaway goes awry

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 06, 2018

The 60,000 free slices of cheesecake were gone in an hour, sparking frustration and an arrest.

Financing

Cheesecake Factory sets time frame for buying North Italia

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 31, 2018

The casual-dining powerhouse has also delayed the launch date of its new fast-casual concept.

Financing

Starbucks turns over West European market to Alsea

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 18, 2018

The coffee giant is also restructuring its overseas support network to accommodate a greater reliance on licensing.

Consumer Trends

Can menu uniqueness boost visits in casual dining?

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 20, 2018

Consumers give high marks to six chains that differentiate the menu and experience.