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Financing

The Cheesecake Factory dims sales outlook as economy stalls

 By Joe Guszkowski on May 01, 2025

The casual-dining chain said that while the business is stable, demand has not been as robust as it was a few months ago.

Financing

Flower Child looks like a rising star for The Cheesecake Factory

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 20, 2025

Same-store sales at the fast-casual bowl concept rose 11% last quarter as Cheesecake ramps up development of the brand.

Workforce

Sysco employees say they're set to strike in Houston—and possibly elsewhere

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2024

The walkout would affect a host of restaurants in the market, including local units of The Cheesecake Factory, Jersey Mike's, Jimmy John's, Pappas Restaurants and the Buc-ee's c-store chain, according to the local Teamsters chapter planning the strike.

Emerging Brands

The Cheesecake Factory has big plans for its smaller brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 05, 2024

The casual-dining chain believes it could eventually open hundreds of North Italias, Flower Childs and Culinary Dropouts across the U.S., more than doubling its current footprint.

Financing

The Cheesecake Factory has no plans to sell its smaller brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 30, 2024

The casual-dining restaurant operator pushed back against calls from activist investor JCP Investment Management to spin off North Italia, Flower Child and Culinary Dropout.

Financing

Activist investor pushes Cheesecake Factory to spin off smaller brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2024

JCP Investment Management believes North Italia, Flower Child and Culinary Dropout would grow faster as a separate company, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Financing

The Cheesecake Factory sees no change from consumers

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 01, 2024

Traffic has remained steady for the casual-dining chain, despite a tough environment for full-service restaurants.

Marketing

Here's why restaurant chains are selling one another's products

By Peter Romeo on May 30, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: The lines between segments aren't the only traditional boundaries that are being smudged in today's competitive environment. Contrary to the old rules, concepts are tapping the drawing power of competitors for share of stomach.

Operations

The Cheesecake Factory benefits from a more discerning consumer

By Joe Guszkowski on May 08, 2024

Traffic at the casual-dining chain held steady thanks to what it called a “flight to quality” by customers on a budget.

Financing

In an uncertain economy, The Cheesecake Factory remains predictable

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 22, 2024

The chain delivered another quarter of steady growth and few surprises. "Operators were in full control," said CFO Matthew Clark.

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