# 3 chains soar in Q3, Cheesecake Factory has big week

> Cheesecake Factory's record Q3 sales clash with Trump-Obama feud as three chains outperform.
- Title: 3 chains soar in Q3, Cheesecake Factory has big week
- Summary: Cheesecake Factory's record Q3 sales clash with Trump-Obama feud as three chains outperform. Cheesecake Factory reported 15% sales growth in Q3 amid…
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- Source: Nation's Restaurant News — https://nrn.com/restaurant-finance/3-chains-soar-in-q3-plus-cheesecake-factory-has-a-big-week-and-more-restaurant-news
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- Topics: cheesecake factory, chili's, burger king, starbucks, q3, sales, trump obama feud, restaurant news, food, business
## Cheesecake Factory Q3 results
Cheesecake Factory reported record-breaking third quarter sales with 15% growth.

> Cheesecake Factory posts record-breaking revenues for the second quarter in a row
## Trump-Obama feud impacts chain
Former President Obama compared Cheesecake Factory to Trump's White House changes.

> The Cheesecake Factory is having an unexpected moment thanks to the trump-obama feud
## Three chains outperform
Chili's, Burger King and Starbucks reported strong Q3 results.

> three chains that soared (chili's, burger king, starbucks)
## Two chains struggle
Popeyes and Wingstop saw declining performance in Q3.

> two that continued to struggle (popeyes, wingstop)
## Wendy's takeover bid
Nelson Peltz and Greg Flynn offered $1.4 billion to acquire Wendy's.

> two shareholders, former chairman nelson peltz and franchisee greg flynn, have made an offer to acquire the company for $1.4 billion
## DoorDash-Instacart deal
DoorDash acquired Instacart for $17 billion, potentially harming restaurant operators.

> DoorDash acquired Instacart for $17 billion
## Quick Fire headlines
McDonald's ended FIFA partnership, Dine Brands adopted poison pill, Bojangles opened full-service bar.

> McDonald's ending its relationship with FIFA, Dine Brands adopting a poison pill, and Bojangles opening a full-service bar
## Key takeaway

Cheesecake Factory reported 15% sales growth in Q3 amid Trump-Obama comments, while Chili's, Burger King and Starbucks saw strong results.