The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory is a renowned American restaurant chain celebrated for its extensive menu and signature cheesecakes. Established in 1978 by David M. Overton in Beverly Hills, California, the company has grown to operate 362 restaurants across the United States and Canada under various brands, including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child®, and others.

The Cheesecake Factory's menu is expansive, featuring approximately 225 items such as steaks, chops, burgers, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, soups, and salads. They also offer a lower-calorie menu, SkinnyLicious®, with items at 590 calories or less.

For dessert enthusiasts, the restaurant boasts around 45 varieties of proprietary cheesecakes and other desserts.

In addition to its U.S. and Canadian presence, The Cheesecake Factory has expanded internationally through licensing agreements, with 33 restaurants operating worldwide.

The company also operates two bakery production facilities in Calabasas, California, and Rocky Mount, North Carolina, producing quality cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants and third-party customers.

The Cheesecake Factory's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has been recognized by FORTUNE Magazine, which named it to the "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list for the twelfth consecutive year in 2025.

Locations and Presence

As of August 2025, The Cheesecake Factory operates 214 locations across 43 states and territories in the United States.

California leads with 38 locations, accounting for approximately 18% of the total, followed by Florida with 23 locations (11%) and Texas with 19 locations (9%).

The Cheesecake Factory has an important location in San Francisco, California, situated at 251 Geary Street atop Macy's Union Square. This location offers a full-service dining experience with a diverse menu and signature cheesecakes.

Additional notable locations include:

• Providence, RI, USA
• Naperville, IL, USA
• Pasadena, CA, USA
• NYC, NY, USA
• Kansas City, MO, USA
• Houston, TX, USA
• Boca Raton, FL, USA
• Indianapolis, IN, USA
• Reno, NV, USA
• Miami, FL, USA
• Albuquerque, NM, USA
• Tucson, AZ, USA
• Waipahu, HI, USA
• Knoxville, TN, USA
• Provo, UT, USA
• New Orleans, LA, USA
• Longmont, CO, USA
• Schaumburg, IL, USA
• Fort Worth, TX, USA

Career Opportunities

For those interested in career opportunities, The Cheesecake Factory provides information and job listings on its careers website.