October 2, 2019 - Delicious, memorable experiences ... and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia® and a collection within the Fox Restaurant Concepts subsidiary....

North Italia is a modern interpretation of Italian cooking in the upscale casual dining segment. North Italia strives to be a modern Italian restaurant with a neighborhood feel, offering classic Italian favorites with a fresh twist made from scratch daily.

February 3, 2025 - The Cheesecake Factory owns and operates 323 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands that include The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia and a collection within the Fox Restaurant Concepts business.

1 week ago - The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an American restaurant company and distributor of cheesecakes based in the United States. It operates 370 full-service restaurants: 218 under the Cheesecake Factory brand, 47 under the North Italia brand, ...

August 1, 2019 - Though Cheesecake now has 100% ownership of FRC, Fox will stay on and head the restaurant group as a free-standing subsidiary based in Phoenix. Ninety percent of the casual dining giant's business comes from its Cheesecake Factory division, Gordon said, which it projects will continue to expand at a 3% annual unit growth rate. But Gordon said the company is excited by the growth potential of North Italia, Fox's contemporary Italian restaurant, in both the near and long term.

July 31, 2019 - Since the initial investment in 2016, the Company has been working closely with North Italia’s operations and leadership team to construct a comprehensive integration plan. In turn, the Company anticipates a smooth integration process. FRC will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, and continue to be led by Sam Fox, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FRC, from FRC’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.

August 1, 2019 - PHOENIX - The Valley-based company behind popular restaurants like Culinary Dropout, North Italia, and Flower Child has been sold to The Cheesecake Factory. Fox Restaurant Concepts, owned by Sam Fox, has agreed to be acquired by The Cheesecake ...

June 10, 2025 - We are Fox Restaurant Concepts. We are a Creative Culinary Community. Visit one of our restaurants today to experience Fox Restaurant Concepts

August 1, 2019 - Officials say after the deal is officially completed, North Italia’s operation will be relocated to The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated’s corporate headquarters in California. According to the press release, the company plans to “help scale the concept nationally.” · In addition, The ...

December 27, 2023 - But as Flower Child started to expand, Fox sold it and his restaurant firm including North Italia to Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ-Cake) in 2019 for $308 million, as a subsidiary, keeping him on to run it.

April 8, 2025 - The integration process was going so smoothly The Cheesecake Factory decided to buy the entire company. The polished casual leader announced Wednesday afternoon it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Fox Restaurant Concepts and ...

October 3, 2019 - Cheesecake Factory acquired Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) and the remaining stake in North Italia.

August 8, 2019 - However, Sam Fox will remain in charge of Fox Restaurant Concepts, and the company will remain headquartered in Phoenix. North Italia's operations, however, will move to Cheesecake's headquarters in Calabasas, California, the release said.

It became evident that the combination of two of the most experiential and entrepreneurial restaurant companies could drive greater value as one organization.” · The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated currently owns and operatea 288 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under ...

Since the initial investment in 2016, the Company has been working closely with North Italia’s operations and leadership team to construct a comprehensive integration plan. In turn, the Company anticipates a smooth integration process. FRC will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, and continue to be led by Sam Fox, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of FRC, from FRC’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.

July 31, 2019 - Following the completion of the ... in Calabasas Hills, California to help scale the concept for national expansion. Fox Restaurant Concepts will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, and continue to be led by Sam Fox from his ...

August 5, 2019 - Since the initial investment in 2016, the company has been working closely with North Italia’s operations and leadership team to construct a comprehensive integration plan. FRC will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, and continue to be led by Sam Fox, founder and CEO, from FRC’s headquarters in Phoenix.

August 4, 2025 - At North Italia, we offer everything from delicious, hand-tossed pizzas and homemade pastas made daily, to crave-worthy appetizers and seasonal entrees, all alongside a robust beverage program featuring craft cocktails, wine and beer.

February 3, 2025 - Italian casual-dining restaurant grows under The Cheesecake Factory ownership. Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality ... North Italia has been raising its profile through localized marketing activations, ...