Cheesecake Factory, The Iconic US Bakery, Makes India Debut In Bengaluru
From a small-time, family-run bakery, this joint has become a renowned, world-famous favourite—here’s how
America’s legendary dessert and bakery brand, The Cheesecake Factory, has officially entered India with the opening of its first store in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone in the country’s premium dessert market. The flagship outlet, launched through a local partnership with The Gourmet Café (TGC), opened its doors in Phoenix Mall of Asia, bringing the bakery’s globally recognised cheesecakes, including both classic and localised variations, to Indian consumers for the first time.
According to emerging reports, this arrival in India is set to welcome a much broader expansion. The Bengaluru launch is just the beginning: TGC plans to open about 55 stores across India over the next four to five years, backed by an estimated $60 million investment, with the first wave including additional outlets in Bengaluru and subsequent launches in major metros like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad.
What’s On The Menu
The Cheesecake Factory’s debut Indian store carries the signature cheesecakes that the brand is known for—from classic vanilla and decadent chocolate to more experimental offerings created with seasonal fruits and flavours—all baked with quality, artisanal ingredients and care, which is precisely what the brand is known for in its home country.
In an effort to appeal to Indian audiences and feel more nascent, the bakery has reportedly introduced its first-ever eggless cheesecake specifically for the Indian market: a move seen as a strong signal of commitment to local preferences.
While the current, initial menu features about 14 options, the brand is set to introduce new flavours over time and expansion, extending the menu to 20-25 variants of just cheesecakes.
Why India—and Why Bengaluru?
In recent years, India’s premium dessert segment has been rapidly evolving, as evidenced by the burgeoning openings we’re seeing across the country’s biggest markets. Driven by a growing base of globally exposed consumers and rising discretionary spending on food experiences, India’s F&B industry is seeing a boom like never before.
According to statistics from the IMARC Group, the Indian bakery market was valued at 15.05 billion dollars in 2025 and is projected to reach 32.05 billion dollars by 2034—that’s more than double last year’s figure!
And this, precisely, makes India an attractive destination for international café and bakery brands such as The Cheesecake Factory. Bengaluru, with its tech-savvy population, high disposable incomes and early adoption of global lifestyle trends, was chosen as the debut city to capitalise on these favourable conditions.
The Story of America’s Most-Loved Cheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory’s story began back in the 1940s, in Detroit, Michigan, when founder Evelyn Overton decided to open a small bakery after finding a cheesecake recipe in a newspaper—one she later named the ‘Original’ cheesecake. This nook-in-a-wall space was simply meant to produce cheesecakes for local restaurants. Unable to balance her business with raising her two children, Overton decided to give up her small business and moved all her equipment to her home’s basement, where she continued to supply cakes and cheesecakes to popular restaurants across the city. By 1972, with her children all grown up, Overton and her husband decided to move to Los Angeles, California, and set up shop there in hopes of attracting a larger clientele than they did in Detroit. The pair began selling cheesecakes to restaurants throughout Los Angeles—finally, in 1978, they opened their first restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, and the rest, as they say, is history! Over the decades, the Overtons’ humble bakery grew into a significant international restaurant and bakery brand known not only for its cheesecakes in dozens of flavours but also for a full menu of classics.
In the United States and other global markets, The Cheesecake Factory has become synonymous with cheesecake, selling millions of slices annually and even earning pop-culture recognition in films and television. We’ve all watched the much-loved sitcom, Big Bang Theory’s Penny work at this lovely hotspot through a significant part of the show, haven’t we?
What the Future Looks Like for The Cheesecake Factory in India
Reportedly, The Gourmet Café plans to open 55 outlets of The Cheesecake Factory across India over the next four to five years. Currently, they are focusing on establishing a robust national presence and reputation in India, with outlets planned between 800–1,200 sq ft in malls, airports, and delivery-centric neighbourhoods. Select Tier-II cities, including Chandigarh, Kochi and Coimbatore, are also expected to join the rollout in due time.
As India’s dessert culture—and, in fact, dining culture—continues to mature, the arrival of The Cheesecake Factory not only introduces a new skewing choice in the market but also underscores our country’s growing appeal as a destination for premium global food and brands.
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