The Cheesecake Factory $1.2M class action settlement

If you applied for a job with The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. in Washington between January 1, 2023, and March 24, 2025, you may be eligible to submit a claim for a payment from a class action settlement.

The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. has agreed to pay $1,208,000 to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that the company violated Washington state law by failing to include wage scales or salary ranges in job postings for open positions.

Who is eligible for The Cheesecake Factory settlement payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• You applied for a job opening with The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. in the State of Washington.
• Your application was submitted between January 1, 2023, and March 24, 2025.
• The job posting you responded to did not disclose the wage scale or salary range for the position.

How much is the job posting class action settlement payment?

Pro Rata Cash Payment: Each approved claimant will receive an estimated payment of $1,318.94. Final amount will be determined by the number of valid claims filed.

How to claim a Cheesecake Factory class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a claim form by the deadline of June 20, 2025. You can file a claim online or you can complete the paper claim form included with the official settlement notice and mail it to the Settlement Administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Lowe v. The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 26170 Santa Ana, CA 92799

Required information and proof

• Unique ID and PIN from settlement notice required to submit an online claim.
• Additional supporting documentation is required with the claim form, but may be requested at a later date.

Payout options

Payments to eligible class members will be issued by check and mailed to the address provided on the claim form.

$1.21 Million Cheesecake Factory settlement fund

The settlement fund of $1,208,000 will include:

• Settlement administration costs: Not to exceed $25,000
• Attorneys' fees: $356,360
• Attorneys' costs and expenses: Not to exceed $12,500
• Service award to class representative: $17,500
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement fund balance

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: June 20, 2025
• Opt Out Deadline: June 20, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: July 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.

When is The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants job posting settlement payout date?

Payments will be issued to class members with valid claims approximately 75 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why was there a Cheesecake Factory class action lawsuit and settlement?

This class action lawsuit was filed because the plaintiff alleged that The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. violated Washington law (RCW 49.58.110) by not including wage scales or salary ranges in job postings for open positions. The company denies these allegations but agreed to settle in order to avoid the expense and risks of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Agreement
2. Settlement Website FAQ Page