North Italia
North Italia is a Restaurant - Fine Dining concept with 51 stores in 51 shopping centers across 17 states. As of October 4, 2026 they opened 4 and closed 0 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of +4. Typical site: 4,500–7,500 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 83,860 with a median household income of $107,162 and a median age of 38. Similar brands: Fogo de Chao, Mastro's Restaurants, and STK Steakhouse.
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In 51 properties
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Katy, TX · Opened Q2 2026 · Detected Aug 13
Katy, TX · Coming soon Q2 2026 · Detected May 21
Huntsville, AL · Coming soon Q2 2026 · Detected May 21
About North Italia
North Italia is a premier upscale casual-dining anchor for Tier-1 Regional Malls, Lifestyle Centers, and High-Street urban developments. Since its 2019 acquisition by The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ CAKE), North Italia has become a primary growth engine for the conglomerate. Entering 2026, the brand is executing an aggressive "Metropolitan Density" strategy, targeting an annual unit growth rate of 20% with a goal of eventually operating hundreds of locations across the U.S. The 2026 model—defined as the "Neighborhood Modernist" prototype—features signature open-kitchen layouts, exhibition pasta-making stations, and high-volume indoor/outdoor bars. For landlords and developers, North Italia offers exceptional sales productivity (averaging $7.8M+ AUV) and an institutional-grade credit profile. The brand acts as a powerful evening and weekend foot-traffic driver, attracting a sophisticated demographic with its "scratch-made daily" ethos and high-margin craft cocktail program, which typically accounts for nearly 25% of total sales.
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