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How The Cheesecake Factory Turns a Giant Menu Into a Moat
The Cheesecake Factory runs more than 200 items on a single menu, a strategy that most restaurant chains would consider insane. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how the company's massive menu actually functions as a durable moat — by creating unmatched variety, driving supply chain scale, and making every location a destination. They walk through the specific numbers: the 250-plus dishes, the 50 cheesecakes, the $2.5 billion in annual revenue, and the 4.5 percent same-store sales growth that has held up even in tough quarters. They also explain why competitors like Chili's…
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