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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Restaurant - Casual·

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a Restaurant - Casual concept with 189 stores in 189 shopping centers across 28 states. As of October 11, 2026 they opened 5 and closed 1 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +4. Typical site: 5,500–8,000 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 46,602 with a median household income of $70,699 and a median age of 36, according to Brandmarch. Similar brands: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Miller's Ale House, and Chili's Grill & Bar.


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In 189 properties

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Tracking · 9 events in last 12 months

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Dates shown here are when each event was detected. Actual event may have occurred up to 30 days earlier. Next digest sends Sunday.

Texarkana - 1602 Walton Dr Coming soon

Texarkana, TX · Coming soon ~Sep 2026 · Detected 3weeks

Kennesaw - 755 Ernest W Barrett Pkway NW Opened

Kennesaw, GA · Opened ~Sep 2026 · Detected 3weeks

Searcy - 1444 Janet Dr Opened

Searcy, AR · Opened ~Jul 2026 · Detected Aug 11

+6 more events · 56% openings — 5 new, 1 closure, 3 coming soon.

About Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Darden-Backed Casual Dining Powerhouse Seeking National Anchor Positions Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, a high-performing growth brand within the Darden Restaurants portfolio (NYSE: DRI), is actively pursuing National Expansion opportunities to bring its "goodness from scratch" value proposition to new markets. As a leading casual dining concept, Cheddar's requires high-visibility Anchor Tenant positioning in dominant power centers and retail hubs, driving consistent daily traffic through its scratch-made menu and affordable price point. With a robust corporate backing and a strategic focus on Tenant Representation partnerships, Cheddar's offers landlords a stable, credit-worthy tenant seeking 6,500–7,500 SF sites with strong regional draw, ideal for ground lease or build-to-suit opportunities in high-growth trade areas.

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