Cheesecake Factory (The) (CAKE)
Consumer Discretionary ยท Retail-Eating Places
Cheesecake Factory (The) (CAKE) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since December 7, 1983. SentiSense covers Cheesecake Factory (The) in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating Places. David Overton is its chief executive officer. The company reports 48,400 employees, and its corporate website is www.thecheesecakefactory.com.
About Cheesecake Factory (The)
The Cheesecake Factory is an upscale casual dining operator that generated $3.8 billion in revenue in 2025. The firm's sales are mainly derived from its namesake banner (71.6% of revenue), known for its sprawling made-from-scratch menu, including cheesecakes. The firm also operates a bundle of Fox Restaurant Concepts (9.5%), including The Henry and Culinary Dropout, North Italia restaurants (9.2%), and its other segment (9.7%), which encompasses fast-casual, better-for-you Flower Child restaurants, cheesecake sales from its factories, and royalties from 35 international licensed restaurants.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 332 institutions reported holding CAKE, with 50.9 million shares worth $4.0 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, FMR and Vanguard. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Cheesecake Factory (The) do?
The Cheesecake Factory is an upscale casual dining operator that generated $3.8 billion in revenue in 2025.
What sector is CAKE in?
SentiSense classifies Cheesecake Factory (The) in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating Places.
Where does CAKE stock trade?
Cheesecake Factory (The) (CAKE) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since December 7, 1983.
Who is the CEO of Cheesecake Factory (The)?
David Overton is the chief executive officer of Cheesecake Factory (The).