Cheesecake Factory unveils new drizzly flavor for National Cheesecake Day
The restaurant chain revealed to USA TODAY it is launching a new flavor in honor of National Cheesecake Day. The flavor, called Peach Perfect with Raspberry Drizzle, features a peach cheesecake with peaches, on a vanilla crust and finished with raspberry sauce, the company told USA TODAY.
In addition, the chain is offering an "Any Slice, Half Price" deal on National Cheesecake Day, which is July 30. The offer is only valid on that one day for Cheesecake Rewards members dining in.
The final part of the promotion features a charitable element. The company told USA TODAY that for each slice of Peach Perfect with Raspberry Drizzle sold through July 29, 2026, it will donate 25 cents to Feeding America.
The restaurant chain says it has donated nearly $7 million to Feeding America in the past through their featured cheesecake sales.
Cheesecake Factory alters menu: How many items are actually on this menu? Cheesecake Factory cuts 13 items but adds 23 more
Cheesecake Factory altered menu earlier this year
The chain made waves earlier this year when it announced it was adding 23 new items to its already-extensive menu, while simultaneously removing 13 items.
The items have been available since March at all Cheesecake Factory locations and range from appetizers to cocktails to entrées. The company said at the time the new items were aimed to "bring even more variety" to the chain's famously, or infamously, large menu. The company told USA TODAY in March it historically has rolled out new menu items twice a year.
Some of the 13 items removed from the menu include the Mushroom Burger, White Chicken Chili and Bistro Shrimp Pasta, among others. The new items include a Double Smash Cheeseburger, Chicken Shawarma and an Asian Cucumber Salad, among others.
The chain told USA TODAY in March it has over 250 items on its menu.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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