The Cheesecake Factory Founder Built a $5 Billion Giant. His Real Legacy Isn’t His 375 Restaurants

By Amaya Nichole · Inc.com · 10/27/2026

Former company leaders are applying David Overton’s approach to operations, talent, and menu development at businesses of their own.

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