The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an American restaurant company and cheesecake distributor, primarily known for its full-service casual dining restaurants. The company's mission is "to create an environment where absolute guest satisfaction is our highest priority." Founded in 1972 as a bakery, the first restaurant opened in Beverly Hills, California, in 1978. Its corporate headquarters are located in Calabasas Hills, California.

The company's restaurants offer an extensive menu featuring over 250 items, including appetizers, pizzas, seafood, steaks, chicken, burgers, pastas, salads, sandwiches, and omelets, alongside more than 30 varieties of its signature cheesecakes. The Cheesecake Factory also operates bakery production facilities that supply its restaurants, international licensees, and third-party customers. Beyond its flagship brand, the company owns and operates other restaurant concepts, including North Italia, Flower Child, and various Fox Restaurant Concepts brands, catering to a diverse customer base within the upscale casual dining segment.

Under the leadership of Founder, Chairman, and CEO David Overton, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, surpassing revenue and earnings per share expectations. Comparable sales for The Cheesecake Factory restaurants increased by 1.6% year-over-year in Q1 2026. The company plans to open as many as 26 new restaurants across its portfolio of brands in fiscal 2026. The Cheesecake Factory has also been recognized for its workplace culture, earning a spot on Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2026.