Cheddar's

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a prominent American restaurant chain renowned for its commitment to preparing high-quality, made-from-scratch meals. Established in 1979 in Arlington, Texas, by founders Aubrey Good and Doug Rogers, the restaurant has grown significantly over the years.

As of January 2024, Cheddar's operates 185 company-owned and franchise locations across the United States.

The restaurant's menu features a diverse array of dishes, including family bundles, appetizers, salads, soups, chicken, steaks, house-smoked baby back ribs, seafood, scratch burgers, sandwiches, comfort food, sides, kid's meals, desserts, and beverages.

Signature items such as in-house smoked BBQ ribs, fried chicken tenders, chicken pot pie, and honey-butter croissants have become customer favorites.

Presence in Texas and Other States

Cheddar's has a significant presence in Texas, with 54 locations, accounting for approximately 29% of all Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen locations in the U.S. Other states with notable numbers include:

• Florida with 25 locations (14%)
• Tennessee with 18 locations (10%)
• Kentucky with 10 locations (5%)

Locations

The restaurant chain is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Additional locations include:

• Beaumont, TX, USA
• Grand Prairie, TX, USA
• Dayton, OH, USA
• Kansas City, MO, USA
• San Antonio, TX, USA
• Baytown, TX, USA
• Fayetteville, NC, USA
• Hollywood, FL, USA
• Knoxville, TN, USA
• Lincoln, NE, USA
• Gilbert, AZ, USA
• Overland Park, KS, USA
• Clarksville, TN, USA
• Independence, MO, USA
• Hendersonville, TN, USA
• Corpus Christi, TX, USA
• Miami, FL, USA
• Springfield, MO, USA
• Newport News, VA, USA

Ownership and Headquarters

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, a leading full-service restaurant company.

Ordering and Menu

For those interested in exploring Cheddar's offerings, the restaurant provides an online menu and the option to order online through their official website.