The Cheesecake Factory Will Partner Exclusively With DoorDash for Delivery


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Chain restaurants entering into exclusive agreements with delivery partners isn't the norm just yet — most continue to partner with several companies as they explore delivery's potential. But when executed properly, an exclusive partnership can be good news for both companies involved.

As large chain restaurants navigate the growing delivery boom, not many are opting-in to exclusive partnerships... yet. But score one for DoorDash, as it will become the official delivery partner of The Cheesecake Factory. Cheesecake Factory president David Gordon shared the news during the company's second quarter earnings call on Tuesday. "DoorDash is our our main partner and that we are actually executing a new agreement with DoorDash to become our exclusive partner," he told investors, and noted that the chain's delivery business continues to be strong and very stable. While exclusive delivery deals aren't commo