The global bakery division of The Cheesecake Factory Bakery has opened its first outlet in India in Bengaluru, marking its entry into the country’s rapidly expanding premium dessert and café segment. The brand has partnered with Bengaluru-based The Gourmet Cafe for its India rollout, adopting a local operating partner model to drive expansion and market development.
Operated by The Gourmet Cafe, the India business is targeting revenues of ₹200–250 crore over the next five years, as it scales its footprint across key urban markets and taps into rising demand for premium dessert formats among affluent consumers.
55 Outlets Planned Nationwide
As part of its expansion roadmap, The Cheesecake Factory Bakery plans to open 55 outlets across India over the next four to five years. Following its Bengaluru debut, the company aims to launch three to six additional outlets in the city in 2026 before expanding into major metros including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. Over time, the brand also plans to enter emerging markets such as Chandigarh, Kochi and Coimbatore.
The company has already signed agreements with four malls and intends to open six stores this year across high-consumption centres.
Partnership-Led Strategy
The India foray is being led by The Gourmet Cafe, which will oversee store rollout, localisation and brand building.
“We see strong demand in India for globally recognised dessert brands and premium café experiences. Bringing The Cheesecake Factory Bakery® to India is a significant step in our journey to introduce world-class dessert offerings to Indian consumers through The Gourmet Café platform,” said Masthan Adam, Founder and CEO of The Gourmet Cafe.
Premium Café Market Gains Momentum
India’s growing base of globally exposed consumers, rising discretionary incomes and increasing preference for experiential dining have made the country an attractive destination for international bakery and café brands.
The Cheesecake Factory Bakery’s entry reflects a broader wave of global food and beverage players targeting India’s organised café and dessert retail space, where premium, occasion-led consumption formats are gaining traction.
Founded in Bengaluru, The Gourmet Cafe is a multi-brand F&B company focused on curated menus and dine-in experiences, and will anchor the brand’s expansion as it builds a nationwide presence.
