Cheesecake Factory

How Sam Fox went from college dropout to one of the country’s most successful restaurateurs

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 09, 2021

In the nearly 30 years since opening his first restaurant, Fox has become a concept developer whose ideas regularly get scooped up by big-time investors and chains.

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Casual dining silences its doubters with head-turning July results

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 03, 2021

The recent flurry of earnings reports shows a sector enjoying a clear boom. The question is, will it last?

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Cheesecake Factory plans to overhaul its marketing capabilities

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 28, 2021

The polished casual chain will invest in new database technology and the development of an "on-brand" loyalty program. Messaging will focus on raising awareness of the brand.

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Sales rebound puts Cheesecake Factory on route to $12M AUV

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2021

Staffing challenges aren't hampering sales, which are running 10% over pre-pandemic levels.

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Cheesecake Factory buys most of Roark's stake for $457M

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2021

Roark managing partner Neal Aronson will retain control of a 4.6% stake. The buyback more than doubled Roark's initial investment.

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5 ways The Cheesecake Factory is bucking the trends

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 29, 2021

The polished casual brand and its Italian sister, North Italia, are solidly part of casual dining’s rebound. But that doesn’t mean they’re running with the pack.

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