The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory is a renowned American restaurant company and distributor of cheesecakes. The company operates a chain of casual dining restaurants with a menu that features more than 200 items, including appetizers, pizza, seafood, steaks, chicken, burgers, pasta, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.

History

The Cheesecake Factory was founded by Evelyn Overton, who started her business in a basement in 1940s Detroit, Michigan. The first Cheesecake Factory restaurant was opened in Beverly Hills, California, in 1978 by her son, David Overton.

Menu

The Cheesecake Factory's menu is known for its extensive selection, with over 200 items available. The menu includes a wide variety of appetizers, pizza, seafood, steaks, chicken, burgers, pasta, salads, sandwiches, and of course, cheesecake.

Cheesecakes

The Cheesecake Factory is most famous for its namesake dessert, the cheesecake. The restaurant offers over 30 different varieties of cheesecake, including the original, key lime, white chocolate raspberry truffle, and the ultimate red velvet cake cheesecake.

Locations

The Cheesecake Factory operates more than 200 restaurants in the United States, and several more around the world. The company's restaurants are typically located in high-traffic areas such as malls and city centers.

Business Model

The Cheesecake Factory's business model is based on a full-service dining experience with an extensive menu. The company also operates two bakery production facilities, which produce cheesecakes and other baked products for sale in the restaurants, as well as for other food service operators and retailers.

See Also

• List of casual dining restaurant chains
• List of cheesecake flavors
• List of restaurant chains in the United States

External Links

• Official Website