How do the Cheesecake Factory's prices compare to its competitors?

The Cheesecake Factory is a major chain restaurant with prices that are comparable to competitors like Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, and Chili's. All four establishments offer appetizers from $6 to $11, entrees from $11 to $29.95, and desserts ranging from a low of $2.69 to a high of $8.95.

Entree prices at The Cheesecake Factory are more in line with restaurants like Outback Steakhouse, in the $17 range, but customers always have a choice of the sandwich menu, with prices around $12, and an all-day breakfast menu, that starts at $6.95. Surprisingly, their salad prices are among the highest in the group, with appetizer salads peaking at $11.95 and dinner salads ranging from $12.95 to $17.95. When compared with Chili's, whose most expensive salad comes in at $11.49, the benefits of Cheesecake Factory's large menu selection become apparent. They offer diners the opportunity to build their own meal and not rely on single selections.