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Obama mocked Trump’s White House as a Cheesecake Factory. The chain just posted a record quarter
Fortune • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Obama compared the Trump White House's extensive renovations and gold decor to a Cheesecake Factory, sparking a wave of responses from Trump, his administration, and supporters.
- Trump dismissed Obama’s comment as an insult and defended both the restaurant and the renovation spending, calling it “peanuts” and highlighting his administration’s accomplishments.
- The Cheesecake Factory’s longtime designer disagreed with Obama’s comparison, calling it “a little bit sad” and criticizing the political pettiness amid national challenges.
- Despite the debate over aesthetics, the Cheesecake Factory reported record quarterly revenue with a 14% increase to $1.03 billion, driven by strong sales and social media engagement.
- The company continues to expand and maintain popularity, with shares recently hitting all-time highs and recognition as a top workplace, unaffected publicly by the political commentary.
