CALABASAS HILLS, CA—Look for The Cheesecake Factory to spread its million-calorie desserts (okay, I exaggerate, but not by much) around the United States and the world even faster next year, according to its second quarter conference call.

“I certainly think it's possible,” Chairman and CEO David Overton said. “We can do more next year than last, and we'd like to.”

Plans call for up to 10 new company-owned restaurants this year, as well as international expansion. The first Cheesecake Factory just opened in Mexico and the company has signed a franchise agreement with Hong Kong-based Maxim's Caterers Limited with the expectation of opening at least 14 restaurants in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and China.

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