The Cheesecake Factory, a recognized establishment at the Wolfchase Galleria in Memphis since 2015, is slated to close next month. Action News 5 reported, via inside sources, that the restaurant's final day of operation would be July 14. An employee from the Cheesecake Factory confirmed the impending shutdown to the news outlet, signaling an end to nearly a decade of service.

This closure is set to affect a workforce ranging from 75 to 100 individuals, spanning full- and part-time positions. In a related report by The Daily Memphian, the Cheesecake Factory's presence was originally seen as a significant gain for the Memphis area upon its opening. However, the reasons behind the restaurant's decision to shut down have yet to be clearly stated to the public, leaving former patrons and employees with questions about the future of the property and job opportunities.

Details regarding the circumstances of the closure came to light when Jennifer Madrigao, an entry-level manager at the Memphis Cheesecake Factory, spoke about the impact this will have on the staff. "We just hope the staff members who have been there a long time are able to find something," Madrigao told Local Memphis. She noted the company's practice of relocating management but expressed concern that "as far as veteran staff — not everyone is able to relocate."