Cheesecake Factory reveals it is unable to pay rent due to coronavirus crisis
The Cheesecake Factory has told its landlords across the US that they will be unable to pay rent on April 1st due to the coronavirus crisis. Most of the restaurant's properties are still open for takeout and delivery although it has had to close 2 due to the virus. It is unclear how the landlords responded.
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