The Cheesecake Factory®, known for its extensive menu, generous portions and legendary desserts, today announced the opening of its two newest restaurants in Miami, FL and Orland Park, IL.

With more than 250 menu selections including more than 50 low calorie SkinnyLicious® selections – all made fresh, from scratch, in-house – and more than 50 signature cheesecakes and desserts that were distinguished as America’s “best desserts” in Zagat's 2012 National Restaurant Chains Survey, the openings signify exciting new choices for local area residents.

The Dolphin Mall location is The Cheesecake Factory’s fourth restaurant in Miami-Dade County, and the Orland Square Mall location is its sixth restaurant in the Chicago area. Both restaurants feature the distinctive décor that is as creative and imaginative as The Cheesecake Factory’s extensive menu.

The Cheesecake Factory of Dolphin Mall has an approximately 9,200 square foot dining room that will accommodate 225 guests. The restaurant will open at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. It is located at 11401 NW 12th Street, Sweetwater, Miami, FL 33172.

The Cheesecake Factory of Orland Square Mall has an approximately 9,400 square foot dining room that will accommodate 255 guests. The restaurant will open at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. It is located at 304 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462.

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About The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) created the upscale casual dining segment in 1978 with the introduction of its namesake concept. The Company operates 177 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S., including 162 restaurants under The Cheesecake Factory® mark; 14 restaurants under the Grand Lux Cafe® mark; and one restaurant under the RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen® mark. The Company also operates two bakery production facilities in Calabasas Hills, CA and Rocky Mount, NC that produce over 70 varieties of quality cheesecakes and other baked products. For more information, please visit www.TheCheesecakeFactory.com.