The Cheesecake Factory

What The Cheesecake Factory does

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, a division of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE), is a US-based premium dessert manufacturer founded in 1972 in North Hollywood, California, that produces and distributes cheesecakes and related desserts under two product brands: The Cheesecake Factory Bakery (foodservice) and The Cheesecake Factory At Home (retail). Core technology centers on traditional, handcrafted manufacturing using Evelyn Overton's original 1947 recipe maintained as a trade secret, with a portfolio of 30+ cheesecake flavors. Production runs through two facilities in Calabasas Hills, California (1986/1995) and Rocky Mount/Battleboro, North Carolina (2006), shipping frozen product with a 9-11 month shelf life to enable national foodservice and retail distribution.

The company operates a hybrid B2B/B2C revenue model. Foodservice revenue is generated via dedicated sales teams, a state-level broker network, and distributors such as Dot Foods, selling bulk 10-inch cheesecakes, the Cafe Collection (64-68 oz), and grab-and-go single slices to restaurants, hotels, catering operators, and fast-food chains. Retail revenue flows through grocery and club stores (Costco, Ralphs, etc.) via The Cheesecake Factory At Home line of 6-inch, 7-inch, single-slice, Wedge, and mini-cupcake SKUs. International growth is executed via licensing partnerships (most notably a 2026 deal with The Gourmet Cafe investing $60M for 55 outlets in India) and a dedicated international sales team covering Asia, Mexico, and the Middle East. Customers include foodservice operators, retail grocery buyers, and branded chains running limited-time menu collaborations (Long John Silver's, Native Grill & Wings).

Name

The Cheesecake Factory

Legal name

TCF Co. LLC

Website

https://thecheesecakefactorybakery.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery manufactures and distributes premium cheesecakes and desserts from two US production facilities to foodservice operators, grocery retailers, and international licensees under the Bakery and At Home brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Commercial Bakery / Dessert Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial Bakeries (311812), Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Retail Bakeries (311811)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Wholesale / Commercial Bakeries (B2B Supply) (THAFAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen & Par-Baked Bakery Production (THAFAFAK), Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques (CRAHAGAB), Dessert & Bakery Catering (Cakes, Pastries, Candy) (HSACAGAI)

Keywords

• Commercial dessert manufacturing
• Premium cheesecake production
• Foodservice bakery distribution
• Retail frozen desserts
• Branded dessert wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Calabasas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Foodservice B2B Sales: Selling bulk cheesecakes and desserts to restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and other foodservice operators. Products sold in 10-inch formats, cafe collection sizes, and grab-and-go single slices for foodservice.
2. Retail/Grocery Sales: The Cheesecake Factory At Home brand products sold through grocery retailers, club stores, and retail outlets. Includes 6-inch and 7-inch cheesecakes, single slices, mini cupcakes, and The Wedge format.
3. International Licensing: Licensing partnerships with international operators who invest in and operate The Cheesecake Factory Bakery outlets. Partner invests $60 million to open 55 outlets with revenue sharing.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery manufactures and distributes premium cheesecakes and desserts — selling foodservice formats (10-inch cheesecakes, Cafe Collection 64–68 oz, cupcakes, Grab & Go slices) to restaurants, hotels and caterers, and retail/grocery formats (6-inch, 7-inch, The Wedge, single slices, mini cupcakes) under The Cheesecake Factory At Home® brand through grocery chains and club stores. Internationally, it licenses its brand and desserts to local operators (e.g., The Gourmet Cafe in India) for branded bakery outlets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Cheesecake Factory At Home: Retail line featuring smaller versions of beloved desserts and signature flavors available at retail shelves, including single-slice cheesecakes and mini cupcakes.
• Cafe Collection

Products and services

• Foodservice 10-inch Cheesecakes Flagship foodservice line of 10-inch premium cheesecakes in more than 30 flavors (e.g., Original, OREO Cookies & Cream, White Chocolate Raspberry, Pineapple Upside Down, Red Velvet Cake, Peppermint Bark, Orangesicle), sold frozen to restaurants, hotels, and catering companies for menu use.
• Cafe Collection Sub-brand of bakery desserts in 64–68 oz formats designed specifically for foodservice operator menus.
• Foodservice Cupcakes Cupcake product line sold to foodservice operators as part of the bakery's B2B dessert portfolio.
• Foodservice Grab & Go Grab-and-go single-slice and portion-controlled dessert formats for foodservice operators.
• Retail 6-inch Cheesecakes Retail 6-inch cheesecakes (e.g., Original Cheesecake, 6-inch) sold through grocery retailers and club stores under The Cheesecake Factory At Home® brand.
• Retail 7-inch Cheesecakes Retail 7-inch cheesecakes (e.g., Grand Selection Cheesecake) sold through grocery retailers and club stores under The Cheesecake Factory At Home® brand.
• The Wedge (Strawberry Topped Original Cheesecake) Wedge-format cheesecake sold at retail (e.g., Strawberry Topped Original Cheesecake Wedge).
• Retail Single Slice Cheesecakes (Grab & Go) Single-slice grab-and-go cheesecakes (e.g., Original Single Slice Cheesecake) for retail purchase.
• Retail 3-Pack Mini Cupcakes 3-pack of mini cupcakes (e.g., Blackout Mini Cupcakes) sold at retail under The Cheesecake Factory At Home® brand.
• The Cheesecake Factory At Home® Retail Brand Retail/grocery sub-brand of The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, offering smaller versions of beloved desserts and signature flavors (single-slice cheesecakes, mini cupcakes, The Wedge) at grocery retailers and club stores.
• Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Seasonal holiday 10-inch foodservice cheesecake flavored with white chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate chips and peppermint candies on a chocolate crumb, finished with peppermint mousse, festive red and white chocolate curls, and whipped cream rosettes.
• Orangesicle Cheesecake New flavor 10-inch foodservice cheesecake with sweet cream and orange cream marbled together on a vanilla crumb, topped with orange cream, whipped cream rosettes and white chocolate shavings.
• International Licensing Program (The Cheesecake Factory Bakery outlets) Licensing program granting regional operators (e.g., The Gourmet Cafe in India) the right to open and operate branded The Cheesecake Factory Bakery outlets in international markets under royalty/revenue-share terms.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Long John Silver'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 June 2026Long John Silver's sources Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory Bakery as a limited-time dessert option on their summer menu.
• Long John Silver'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 April 2026Long John Silver's sources Reese's Peanut Butter Cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory Bakery as part of their Frank's RedHot Buffalo limited-time menu lineup.
• Native Grill & WingsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 April 2026Native Grill & Wings, owned by FAT Brands Inc., introduced new menu items including cheesecake desserts in collaboration with The Cheesecake Factory Bakery and the National Pork Board.
• The Gourmet Cafe (TGC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Bengaluru-based The Gourmet Cafe partnered with The Cheesecake Factory Bakery for India market entry. TGC invested $60 million to open 55 outlets over 5 years, starting with first outlet at Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru. Introduced first-ever eggless cheesecake for Indian market.
• Dot FoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDot Foods is listed as a distributor for The Cheesecake Factory Bakery products, enabling foodservice operator access to products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hostess Brands: Large-scale commercial bakery producing mass-market cakes, cupcakes, and sweet baked goods through retail and club channels, comparable as a broad incumbent in packaged baked desserts.
• Pepperidge Farm (Campbell Soup Company): Large established bakery brand producing premium cookies, crackers, and frozen baked goods for grocery and foodservice, comparable as a broad incumbent competing for premium baked goods shelf space.
• Rich Products Corporation: Major foodservice bakery and frozen dessert manufacturer producing cakes, cheesecakes, and bakery items for restaurants and QSR operators, directly competing in the B2B foodservice dessert category.
• Nestlé Professional: Foodservice division of Nestlé offering frozen desserts, baked goods, and menu solutions to restaurants and operators, comparable as a broad incumbent competing for foodservice dessert contracts.
• Flowers Foods (Tastykake): Major US baked goods producer with retail and foodservice distribution across cakes, cupcakes, and snack cakes, comparable as a broad incumbent in packaged dessert distribution.

Direct peers

• Edwards Desserts (Schwan's Company): Schwan's frozen cheesecake and dessert brand sold through grocery retail; directly comparable as a frozen premium dessert manufacturer competing for similar shelf space and consumer occasions as The Cheesecake Factory At Home line.
• Junior's Cheesecake: Iconic Brooklyn-based premium cheesecake brand that manufactures and distributes cheesecakes to retail and foodservice, directly competing with The Cheesecake Factory Bakery in the premium cheesecake category.
• Mrs. Fields: Premium baked goods brand with retail storefronts, wholesale/gift channels, and frozen baked products, comparable in brand-driven premium dessert positioning and multi-channel distribution.

Others

• Dawn Foods: Global bakery ingredient manufacturer and supplier serving retail and foodservice bakeries, comparable as an adjacent supplier/enabler in the commercial bakery value chain rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Krispy Kreme: Premium branded dessert company with growing foodservice supply and retail packaged sweets, with overlapping premium-brand positioning and licensed/retail distribution strategy relevant to The Cheesecake Factory Bakery's model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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