[8-K] CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC Reports Material Event

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated furnished updates related to its latest results and capital returns. The company reported third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and posted an updated Investor Presentation on its Investor Relations website, furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, payable on November 25, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 11, 2025. The company noted that future dividend decisions are at the Board’s discretion and will depend upon operating performance and other factors.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 22, 2025

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		0-20574		51-0340466
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

26901 Malibu Hills Road Calabasas Hills, California		91301
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (818) 871-3000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class:		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share		CAKE		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

The following information under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 7.01 “Regulation FD Disclosure” is intended to be furnished. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date of this report, regardless of any general incorporation language in the filing.

ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

In a press release dated October 28, 2025, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) reported third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results.

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On October 28, 2025, the Company posted an updated Investor Presentation on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investors.thecheesecakefactory.com. A copy of the presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On October 22, 2025, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share which will be paid on November 25, 2025 to the stockholders of record of each share of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on November 11, 2025. Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon operating performance and other factors.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

	99.1	Press Release dated October 28, 2025 entitled “The Cheesecake Factory Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025”
	99.2	The Cheesecake Factory Investor Presentation dated October 28, 2025
	104.1	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:    October 28, 2025	THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED
	By:	/s/ Matthew E. Clark
		Matthew E. Clark
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did CAKE announce regarding its dividend?

The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share.

When is The Cheesecake Factory's next dividend payable and record dates?

The dividend is payable on November 25, 2025 to stockholders of record on November 11, 2025.

Did CAKE report quarterly results in this update?

Yes. Third quarter fiscal 2025 results were reported via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Where can investors find CAKE’s updated investor presentation?

An updated presentation was posted on the Investor Relations website and furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

Are the materials considered filed or furnished?

The information under Items 2.02 and 7.01 is being furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act.

Who decides on future dividend payments for CAKE?

Future dividend decisions are at the Board’s discretion and depend on operating performance and other factors.