Cheesecake Factory opening in December at revamped Green Acres Mall
The Cheesecake Factory will open a new location at Green Acres Mall on Dec. 15, hiring 285 workers with salaries ranging from $17 to $26/hour. The company reported $2.68B in revenue last year, with sales growing over 1% in 2025 and 4% in early 2026, according to Technomic. It operates over 200 locations, including four in Long Island.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The new Green Acres Mall location represents a modest expansion, adding roughly $12‑13 million in annual sales potential.
Market read
Small‑scale expansion with limited immediate trading relevance.
What to watch
Potential cannibalization of nearby locations and local competition could offset benefits.
Background
The Cheesecake Factory operates over 200 locations nationwide and reported $2.68 billion revenue in 2025.
Ticker impact
The Cheesecake Factory announced a new restaurant opening at Green Acres Mall in December, adding over 285 jobs.
likely slight upward pressure as investors view expansion favorably
Opening a new store adds incremental revenue but the scale is small relative to the company's overall size.
Market effects
Adds a modest data point for the casual dining sector's expansion activity.
Limited to Long Island retail and employment market.
Minimal; no broader market effect.
Counterpoint
The incremental store may dilute same‑store sales growth and strain margins.
Key entities
- CompanyThe Cheesecake Factory Inc.
Parent company operating the Cheesecake Factory restaurant chain.
