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Cheesecake Factory

Operations

Cheesecake Factory sets timetable for new growth concepts

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

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.

Food

Specialty bread drives incremental sales

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 02, 2018

Operators are creating signature breads and selling them as appetizers.

Emerging Brands

Cheesecake Factory’s fast-casual concept has a name: Social Monk

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2018

Social Monk Asian Kitchen will be the chain’s second try at an Asian concept and will debut this fall.

Financing

Which chain will Cheesecake Factory buy?

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 14, 2018

An analyst suggests the company could buy upscale chain North Italia from Fox Restaurant Group, says RB’s The Bottom Line.