Calabasas-based Cheesecake Factory Inc. is a renowned force in the restaurant industry. The company runs two bakeries that alone bake over 70 varieties of its namesake product along with other delicious baked goods. These sweet treats are used in its establishments scattered across the United States and Canada, catering to its own clientele as well as selling to third-party partners like external foodservice providers, retailers, and distributors. Cheesecake Factory Inc. also owns and manages a vast range of restaurant chains, having acquired Fox Restaurant Concepts and North Italia along the way. Operating internationally, the company has licensing agreements for The Cheesecake Factory brand in various countries. The company was established in 1972, and it has remained a heavyweight in the industry ever since.