Cheesecake Factory Q3 net income climbs to $61.3M
Comparable sales at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants rose 15.2%, and the company expects as many as 26 restaurant openings in fiscal 2026.
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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $1,033.4 million, compared with $907.2 million in third-quarter fiscal 2025. Net income was $61.3 million and diluted net income per share was $1.19. Adjusted net income, excluding the after-tax impact of acquisition-related and certain other items, was $52.3 million, with adjusted diluted net income per share of $1.02. Comparable sales at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants increased 15.2% year over year.
The company opened six restaurants during the quarter and three after quarter-end, and continues to expect as many as 26 openings in fiscal 2026. As of September 29, 2026, available liquidity was $585.3 million, including $249.3 million in cash and $336.0 million of revolving credit facility availability; the facility had no outstanding balance. Principal debt was $575 million in 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2030. The company repurchased approximately 29,800 shares for $2.4 million. Its board declared a $0.30-per-share dividend, payable November 24, 2026, to holders of record November 10, 2026.
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| ITEM 2.02 | RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
In a press release dated October 27, 2026, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) reported third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results.
| ITEM 7.01 | REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE |
On October 27, 2026, 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 21, 2026, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share which will be paid on November 24, 2026 to the stockholders of record of each share of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on November 10, 2026. 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 |
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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 27, 2026 | THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED | |
| By: | /s/ Matthew E. Clark | |
| Matthew E. Clark | ||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Etienne Marcus |
| (818) 871-3000 | |
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THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY REPORTS RESULTS FOR
THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2026
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. – October 27, 2026 – The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended on September 29, 2026.
Total revenues were $1,033.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $907.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Net income and diluted net income per share were $61.3 million and $1.19, respectively, in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
The Company recorded a pre-tax net income of $12.9 million related to Fox Restaurant Concepts (“FRC”) acquisition-related items. Excluding the after-tax impact of these items and certain other items, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted net income per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 were $52.3 million and $1.02, respectively. Please see the Company’s reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures at the end of this press release.
Comparable restaurant sales at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants increased 15.2% year-over-year in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
“We delivered an exceptional third quarter, generating record quarterly revenue, with margins and earnings also exceeding our expectations,” said David Overton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The Cheesecake Factory restaurants led our performance, with comparable sales and traffic meaningfully outperforming the broader casual dining industry. Our experienced operators executed at a high level, delivering the outstanding food quality, service and hospitality that keep our guests coming back. Continued menu innovation, our rewards program and significant engagement across social media contributed to the impressive sales growth, while year-over-year improvements in labor productivity and food efficiency supported strong profitability.”
Mr. Overton continued, “The Cheesecake Factory has long enjoyed tremendous brand affinity across generations, and its ability to attract younger guests reinforces the enduring appeal and relevance of our namesake concept. We remain focused on delivering the memorable dining experiences that have defined our success, while building on the momentum of the rewards program and further expanding engagement across digital and social platforms. These strengths reinforce our competitive position and give us confidence in our ability to deliver profitable growth and long-term shareholder value.”
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Development
During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company opened six new restaurants, including two Cheesecake Factory restaurants, one North Italia, one Flower Child and two FRC restaurants. Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company opened two Flower Childs and one FRC restaurant.
The Company continues to expect to open as many as 26 new restaurants in fiscal 2026, including as many as five The Cheesecake Factory restaurants, eight North Italia locations, seven Flower Child locations and as many as six FRC restaurants.
Liquidity and Capital Allocation
As of September 29, 2026, the Company had total available liquidity of $585.3 million, including a cash balance of $249.3 million and $336.0 million of availability on its revolving credit facility with no outstanding balance. Total principal amount of debt outstanding was $575 million, representing the principal amount of 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2030.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company repurchased approximately 29,800 shares of its stock at a cost of $2.4 million. In addition, the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share to be paid on November 24, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 10, 2026.
Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will hold a conference call to review its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The conference call will be webcast live on the Company’s website at investors.thecheesecakefactory.com.
About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going. We currently own and operate 383 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers. In 2026, we were named to the FORTUNE Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list for the thirteenth consecutive year. To learn more, visit www.thecheesecakefactory.com, www.northitalia.com, www.iamaflowerchild.com and www.foxrc.com.
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26901 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301· Telephone (818) 871-3000
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as codified in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s operations, growth, restaurant development and other objectives. Such forward-looking statements include all other statements that are not historical facts, as well as statements that are preceded by, followed by or that include words or phrases such as “believe,” “plan,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “intend,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “should” and similar expressions. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties which may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in such statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. These forward-looking statements may be affected by various factors including: economic, public health and political conditions that impact consumer confidence and spending, including government shutdowns, trade policy, interest rate fluctuations, periods of heightened inflation and market instability, and armed conflicts; supply chain disruptions; demonstrations, political unrest, potential damage to or closure of the Company’s restaurants and potential reputational damage to the Company or any of its brands; public health crises, including the potential for quarantines or restrictions affecting in-person dining; acceptance and success of The Cheesecake Factory in international markets; acceptance and success of North Italia, Flower Child and Other Fox Restaurant Concepts restaurants; the risks of doing business abroad through Company-owned restaurants and/or licensees; foreign exchange rates, tariffs and cross-border taxation; changes in unemployment rates; increases in minimum wages and benefit costs; the economic health of the Company’s landlords and other tenants in retail centers in which its restaurants are located, and the Company’s ability to successfully manage its lease arrangements with landlords; the economic health of suppliers, licensees, vendors and other third parties providing goods or services to the Company; the timing of new unit development and related permitting; compliance with debt covenants; our ability to satisfy our obligations under our convertible senior notes due 2030; strategic capital allocation decisions including with respect to share repurchases or dividends; the ability to achieve projected financial results; the resolution of uncertain tax positions with the Internal Revenue Service and the impact of changes in tax laws; changes in laws impacting the Company’s business; adverse weather conditions and natural disasters in regions in which the Company’s restaurants are located; factors that are under the control of government agencies, landlords and other third parties; the risks, costs and uncertainties associated with opening new restaurants; and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the dates on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required to do so by law. Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements and the discussion of risk factors contained in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov.
26901 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301· Telephone (818) 871-3000
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)
| 13 Weeks Ended | 13 Weeks Ended | 39 Weeks Ended | 39 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | September 29, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Income | Amount | Percent
of Revenues | Amount | Percent
of Revenues | Amount | Percent
of Revenues | Amount | Percent
of Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 1,033,440 | 100.0 | % | $ | 907,226 | 100.0 | % | $ | 3,041,906 | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,790,248 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | 218,919 | 21.2 | % | 197,654 | 21.8 | % | 655,016 | 21.5 | % | 605,758 | 21.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Labor expenses | 359,758 | 34.8 | % | 322,774 | 35.6 | % | 1,059,002 | 34.8 | % | 987,368 | 35.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating costs and expenses | 285,791 | 27.7 | % | 255,724 | 28.2 | % | 822,832 | 27.1 | % | 757,871 | 27.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 66,645 | 6.4 | % | 58,996 | 6.5 | % | 196,168 | 6.4 | % | 177,706 | 6.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 29,175 | 2.8 | % | 27,419 | 3.0 | % | 86,262 | 2.8 | % | 80,361 | 2.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses/(income) | 8 | 0.0 | % | (104 | ) | 0.0 | % | 961 | 0.0 | % | 496 | 0.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization (income)/expenses | (12,889 | ) | (1.2 | )% | 910 | 0.1 | % | (10,452 | ) | (0.3 | )% | 2,920 | 0.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Preopening costs | 11,160 | 1.1 | % | 6,584 | 0.7 | % | 23,591 | 0.8 | % | 23,718 | 0.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 958,567 | 92.8 | % | 869,957 | 95.9 | % | 2,833,380 | 93.1 | % | 2,636,198 | 94.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 74,873 | 7.2 | % | 37,269 | 4.1 | % | 208,526 | 6.9 | % | 154,050 | 5.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (1,988 | ) | (0.2 | )% | (2,247 | ) | (0.3 | )% | (6,040 | ) | (0.2 | )% | (7,448 | ) | (0.2 | )% | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | – | – | % | – | – | % | – | – | % | (15,891 | ) | (0.6 | )% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | 520 | 0.1 | % | 459 | 0.1 | % | 1,173 | 0.0 | % | 1,482 | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 73,405 | 7.1 | % | 35,481 | 3.9 | % | 203,659 | 6.7 | % | 132,193 | 4.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | 12,105 | 1.2 | % | 3,582 | 0.4 | % | 24,417 | 0.8 | % | 12,541 | 0.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 61,300 | 5.9 | % | $ | 31,899 | 3.5 | % | $ | 179,242 | 5.9 | % | $ | 119,652 | 4.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic net income per share | $ | 1.31 | $ | 0.68 | $ | 3.84 | $ | 2.55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 46,775 | 46,608 | 46,663 | 46,842 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net income per share | $ | 1.19 | $ | 0.66 | $ | 3.62 | $ | 2.46 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 51,473 | 48,616 | 49,487 | 48,633 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26901 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301· Telephone (818) 871-3000
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
Selected Segment Information
(unaudited; in thousands)
| For the 13 Weeks Ended September 29, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The Cheesecake | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Factory | North | Other | ||||||||||||||||||
| restaurants | Italia | FRC | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 754,374 | $ | 92,993 | $ | 90,313 | $ | 95,760 | $ | 1,033,440 | ||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | 162,224 | 20,461 | 19,932 | 16,302 | 218,919 | |||||||||||||||
| Labor expenses | 250,934 | 35,770 | 36,366 | 36,688 | 359,758 | |||||||||||||||
| Other operating costs and expenses | 200,495 | 26,825 | 29,848 | 28,623 | 285,791 | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | - | - | - | 66,645 | 66,645 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 17,357 | 3,620 | 3,697 | 4,501 | 29,175 | |||||||||||||||
| Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses | - | - | - | 8 | 8 | |||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization (income)/expenses | - | - | 316 | (13,205 | ) | (12,889 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Preopening costs | 3,762 | 2,235 | 3,749 | 1,414 | 11,160 | |||||||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 634,772 | 88,911 | 93,908 | 140,976 | 958,567 | |||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | $ | 119,602 | $ | 4,082 | $ | (3,595 | ) | $ | (45,216 | ) | $ | 74,873 | ||||||||
| For the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The Cheesecake | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Factory | North | Other | ||||||||||||||||||
| restaurants | Italia | FRC | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 651,375 | $ | 83,482 | $ | 78,017 | $ | 94,352 | $ | 907,226 | ||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | 140,859 | 18,091 | 17,360 | 21,344 | 197,654 | |||||||||||||||
| Labor expenses | 225,885 | 31,312 | 30,885 | 34,692 | 322,774 | |||||||||||||||
| Other operating costs and expenses | 178,249 | 24,100 | 25,926 | 27,449 | 255,724 | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | - | - | - | 58,996 | 58,996 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 16,841 | 3,060 | 3,288 | 4,230 | 27,419 | |||||||||||||||
| Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses/(income) | 33 | - | (178 | ) | 41 | (104 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization expenses | - | - | 316 | 594 | 910 | |||||||||||||||
| Preopening costs | 1,610 | 1,003 | 3,623 | 348 | 6,584 | |||||||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 563,477 | 77,566 | 81,220 | 147,694 | 869,957 | |||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | $ | 87,898 | $ | 5,916 | $ | (3,203 | ) | $ | (53,342 | ) | $ | 37,269 | ||||||||
| For the 39 Weeks Ended September 29, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The Cheesecake | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Factory | North | Other | ||||||||||||||||||
| restaurants | Italia | FRC | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 2,174,323 | $ | 280,912 | $ | 298,867 | $ | 287,804 | $ | 3,041,906 | ||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | 472,056 | 63,026 | 66,151 | 53,783 | 655,016 | |||||||||||||||
| Labor expenses | 726,671 | 106,325 | 114,854 | 111,152 | 1,059,002 | |||||||||||||||
| Other operating costs and expenses | 567,163 | 77,928 | 91,754 | 85,987 | 822,832 | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | - | - | - | 196,168 | 196,168 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 52,053 | 10,438 | 10,660 | 13,111 | 86,262 | |||||||||||||||
| Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses | 568 | - | 5 | 388 | 961 | |||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization (income)/expenses | - | - | 947 | (11,399 | ) | (10,452 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Preopening costs | 6,686 | 6,404 | 7,892 | 2,609 | 23,591 | |||||||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 1,825,197 | 264,121 | 292,263 | 451,799 | 2,833,380 | |||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | $ | 349,126 | $ | 16,791 | $ | 6,604 | $ | (163,995 | ) | $ | 208,526 | |||||||||
| For the 39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The Cheesecake | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Factory | North | Other | ||||||||||||||||||
| restaurants | Italia | FRC | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 2,007,366 | $ | 257,722 | $ | 255,619 | $ | 269,541 | $ | 2,790,248 | ||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Food and beverage costs | 435,891 | 56,341 | 56,303 | 57,223 | 605,758 | |||||||||||||||
| Labor expenses | 690,517 | 96,748 | 95,892 | 104,211 | 987,368 | |||||||||||||||
| Other operating costs and expenses | 530,995 | 70,777 | 78,720 | 77,379 | 757,871 | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | - | - | - | 177,706 | 177,706 | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 49,263 | 8,932 | 9,587 | 12,579 | 80,361 | |||||||||||||||
| Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses | 304 | - | 137 | 55 | 496 | |||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization expenses | - | - | 947 | 1,973 | 2,920 | |||||||||||||||
| Preopening costs | 6,518 | 5,629 | 8,618 | 2,953 | 23,718 | |||||||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 1,713,488 | 238,427 | 250,204 | 434,079 | 2,636,198 | |||||||||||||||
| Income/(loss) from operations | $ | 293,878 | $ | 19,295 | $ | 5,415 | $ | (164,538 | ) | $ | 154,050 | |||||||||
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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
Selected Operating, Restaurant and Balance Sheet Information
(unaudited; in thousands, except statistical data)
| 13 Weeks Ended | 13 Weeks Ended | 39 Weeks Ended | 39 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||
| The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operating information: | September 29, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | September 29, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Comparable restaurant sales vs. prior year | 15.2 | % | 0.3 | % | 7.5 | % | 0.9 | % | ||||||||
| Restaurants opened during period | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| Restaurants open at period-end | 218 | 216 | 218 | 216 | ||||||||||||
| Restaurant operating weeks | 2,818 | 2,808 | 8,442 | 8,397 | ||||||||||||
| North Italia operating information: | ||||||||||||||||
| Comparable restaurant sales vs. prior year | (3 | )% | (3 | )% | (3 | )% | (1 | )% | ||||||||
| Restaurants opened during period | 1 | - | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| Restaurants open at period-end | 52 | 46 | 52 | 46 | ||||||||||||
| Restaurant operating weeks | 667 | 598 | 1,942 | 1,748 | ||||||||||||
| Other Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) operating information:(1) | ||||||||||||||||
| Restaurants opened during period | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Restaurants open at period-end | 59 | 53 | 59 | 53 | ||||||||||||
| Restaurant operating weeks | 752 | 675 | 2,204 | 1,960 | ||||||||||||
| Other operating information:(2) | ||||||||||||||||
| Restaurants opened during period | 1 | - | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| Restaurants open at period-end | 51 | 49 | 51 | 49 | ||||||||||||
| Restaurant operating weeks | 657 | 637 | 1,933 | 1,838 | ||||||||||||
| Number of company-owned restaurants: | ||||||||||||||||
| The Cheesecake Factory | 218 | |||||||||||||||
| North Italia | 52 | |||||||||||||||
| Other FRC | 59 | |||||||||||||||
| Other | 51 | |||||||||||||||
| Total | 380 | |||||||||||||||
| Number of international-licensed restaurants: | ||||||||||||||||
| The Cheesecake Factory | 35 | |||||||||||||||
| (1) The Other FRC segment includes all FRC brands except Flower Child. | ||||||||
| (2) The Other segment includes the Flower Child and Grand Lux Cafe concepts, as well as the Company's third-party bakery, international and consumer packaged goods businesses, unallocated corporate expenses and gift card costs. | ||||||||
| Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Information | September 29, 2026 | December 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 249,269 | $ | 215,729 | ||||
| Current and long-term debt, net of issuance costs (1) | 563,713 | 630,074 | ||||||
(1) As of September 29, 2026, includes $563.7 million net balance of 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 (principal amount of $575 million less $11.3 million in unamortized issuance costs). The unamortized issuance costs were recorded as a contra-liability and netted with current and long-term debt on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and are being amortized as interest expense.
26901 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301· Telephone (818) 871-3000
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Results to GAAP Results
In addition to the results provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) in this press release, the Company is providing non-GAAP measurements which present net income and net income per share excluding the impact of certain items. The non-GAAP measurements are intended to supplement the presentation of the Company’s financial results in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are calculated by eliminating from net income and diluted net income per share the impact of items the Company does not consider indicative of its ongoing operations. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(unaudited; in thousands, except per share data)
| 13 Weeks Ended | 13 Weeks Ended | 39 Weeks Ended | 39 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | September 29, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Net income (GAAP) | $ | 61,300 | $ | 31,899 | $ | 179,242 | $ | 119,652 | ||||||||
| Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses/(income)(1) | 8 | (104 | ) | 961 | 496 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization (income)/expenses(2) | (12,889 | ) | 910 | (10,452 | ) | 2,920 | ||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt(3) | - | - | - | 15,891 | ||||||||||||
| Uncertain tax positions(4) | 553 | 717 | 863 | 717 | ||||||||||||
| Tax effect of adjustments(5) | 3,349 | (210 | ) | 2,468 | (5,020 | ) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) | $ | 52,321 | $ | 33,212 | $ | 173,082 | $ | 134,656 | ||||||||
| Diluted net income per share (GAAP) | $ | 1.19 | $ | 0.66 | $ | 3.62 | $ | 2.46 | ||||||||
| Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses/(income)(1) | 0.00 | (0.00 | ) | 0.02 | 0.01 | |||||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization (income)/expenses(2) | (0.25 | ) | 0.02 | (0.21 | ) | 0.06 | ||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt(3) | - | - | - | 0.33 | ||||||||||||
| Uncertain tax positions(4) | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
| Tax effect of adjustments(5) | 0.07 | (0.00 | ) | 0.05 | (0.10 | ) | ||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted net income per share (non-GAAP)(6) | $ | 1.02 | $ | 0.68 | $ | 3.50 | $ | 2.77 | ||||||||
(1) A detailed breakdown of impairment of assets and lease termination expenses/(income) recorded in the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2025 can be found in the Selected Segment Information table.
(2) Represents changes in the fair value of the deferred consideration and contingent consideration and compensation liabilities related to the FRC acquisition, as well as amortization of acquired definite-lived licensing agreements.
(3) Represents premium paid and acceleration of previously unamortized deferred financing costs as a result of partial redemption of our convertible senior notes due 2026.
(4) Represents change to a reserve for uncertain tax position taken in prior years related to tenant improvements allowances and Section 199 deductions. Uncertain tax positions taken in a tax return are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by tax authorities based on technical merits, taking into account available administrative remedies and litigation.
(5) Based on the federal statutory rate and an estimated blended state tax rate, the tax effect on all adjustments assumes a 26% tax rate for the fiscal 2026 and 2025 periods.
(6) Adjusted net income per share may not add due to rounding.
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Exhibit 99.2
| INVESTOR PRESENTATION October 27, 2026 |
| SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT / NON-GAAP INFORMATION 2 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. This includes, without limitation, financial guidance and projections, including underlying assumptions, and statements with respect to expectations of the Company’s future financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, share repurchases, dividends, objectives, growth potential, engines and opportunities, expected growth rates and targets, market potential and total addressable market runway; growth outlook; industry-leading comparable sales growth, retention and competitive position; quality control and supply chain efficiencies; operational execution and retention; annualized average unit volume; the Company’s differentiation in the off-premise channel; the opportunity for additional domestic and foreign locations and licensees and territories; target returns for new restaurant openings; international expansion; North Italia and Fox Restaurant Concepts (“FRC”) as growth drivers and FRC as an incubation engine; new restaurant targeted ranges and unit growth rates. Such forward-looking statements include all other statements that are not historical facts, as well as statements that are preceded by, followed by or that include words or phrases such as “believe,” “plan,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “intend,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “should” and similar expressions. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties which may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in such statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. These forward-looking statements may be affected by various factors including: economic, public health and political conditions that impact consumer confidence and spending, including government shutdowns, trade policy, interest rate fluctuations, periods of heightened inflation and market instability, and armed conflicts; supply chain disruptions; demonstrations, political unrest, potential damage to or closure of our restaurants and potential reputational damage to us or any of our brands; public health crises, including the potential for quarantines or restrictions affecting in-person dining; acceptance and success of The Cheesecake Factory in international markets; acceptance and success of North Italia, Flower Child and other FRC restaurants; the risks of doing business abroad through Company-owned restaurants and/or licensees; foreign exchange rates, tariffs and cross-border taxation; changes in unemployment rates; increases in minimum wages and benefit costs; the economic health of our landlords and other tenants in retail centers in which our restaurants are located, and our ability to successfully manage our lease arrangements with landlords; the economic health of suppliers, licensees, vendors and other third parties providing goods or services to us; the timing of our new unit development and related permitting; compliance with debt covenants; our ability to satisfy our obligations under our convertible senior notes due 2030; strategic capital allocation decisions including with respect to share repurchases or dividends; the ability to achieve projected financial results; the resolution of uncertain tax positions with the Internal Revenue Service and the impact of changes in tax laws; changes in laws impacting our business; adverse weather conditions and natural disasters in regions in which our restaurants are located; factors that are under the control of government agencies, landlords and other third parties; the risks, costs and uncertainties associated with opening new restaurants; and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the dates on which they are made and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required to do so by law. Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and uncertainties associated with forward-looking statements and the discussion of risk factors contained in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to the results provided in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) in this presentation, the Company is providing non-GAAP measurements which present free cash flow, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted net income per common share, adjusted net income margin and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). The non-GAAP measurements are intended to supplement the presentation of the Company’s financial results in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that the presentation of these items provides additional information to facilitate the comparison of past and present financial results. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. We calculate these non-GAAP measures by eliminating from cash flow from operations, net income, diluted net income per common share, net income margin and EBITDA the impact of items we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operations. Additionally, free cash flow, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA exclude the impact of certain non-cash transactions. We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Our inclusion of these adjusted measures should not be construed as an indication that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or infrequent items. In the future, we may incur expenses or generate income similar to the adjusted items. Please refer to the Appendix of this presentation for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. |
| COMPANY OVERVIEW |
| INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS 4 • Experiential dining category leader with diversified growth engines • Best-in-class operational execution and industry-leading retention • Significant growth opportunities driving one of the highest expected growth rates in the casual dining industry • Strong free cash flow generation supporting consistent shareholder returns, dividends and opportunistic share repurchases |
| CAKE AT A GLANCE 5 (1) Market data as of September 29, 2026. (2) Represents fiscal year 2025 revenue for the twelve months ended December 30, 2025. (3) Locations as of October 27, 2026. From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune® and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. We own and operate 383 restaurants(3) across the US and Canada including: • 218 The Cheesecake Factory locations • 52 North Italia locations • 47 Flower Child locations • 60 FRC locations Our more than 48,000 staff members helped us become one of the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 13th consecutive year 35 International CCF Locations China Thailand Mexico Bahrain Kuwait Saudi Arabia Qatar | UAE FOUNDED 1972 IPO 1992 TICKER CAKE REVENUE(2) $3.8B HEADQUARTERS CALABASAS HILLS, CA MARKET CAP(1) $5.3B PORTFOLIO OF EXPERIENTIAL DINING CONCEPTS |
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| GLOBAL FOOTPRINT 7 Company-Owned: 218 (Including Toronto, Canada) Latin America Mexico City (5) Monterrey (1) Guadalajara (2) Querétaro (1) Puebla (1) Metepec (1) Asia Shanghai (3) Beijing (1) Hong Kong (1) Macau (1) Thailand (1) Middle East UAE (6) Saudi Arabia (4) Kuwait (3) Qatar (3) Bahrain (1) International – Licensed: 35 Opportunity for 300 Domestic Locations Long runway for growth as we continue to open in new and existing markets Continued International Expansion In existing and new markets with current licensees and evaluating additional new markets High-quality, High-profile Locations Worldwide Strong presence in premier markets with attractive consumer demographics (1) (1) Locations as of October 27, 2026. |
| 8 High-Energy Atmosphere Contemporary Décor Distinct, High-Quality Cheesecakes and Desserts Best-in-Class Execution Exceptional Service Menu Breadth and Innovation Made Fresh From Scratch MENU OPERATIONS AMBIANCE BAKERY A HIGHLY DIFFERENTIATED CONCEPT |
| 9 INTEGRATED BAKERY – THE “CHEESECAKE” MAGIC Enables creativity, quality control and supply chain efficiencies 58 Varieties of cheesecakes & 2 desserts Bakery production facilities Significant, Consistent Dessert Sales 17% OF TOTAL SALES FY 2025 AT ~17% OF SALES CONSECUTIVE FISCAL YEARS (2022 – 2025) CONSECUTIVE FISCAL YEARS 4(2022 – 2025) |
| BEST-IN-CLASS STAFFING AND OPERATIONS 10 Well-positioned to attract and retain high-quality, experienced staff as an employer of choice • Top-tier recruiting and training programs • Fortune ‘100 Best Companies to Work For®’ List for 13 consecutive years • 2025 Black Box Intelligence Employer of Choice Award in Upscale Casual • Competitive compensation, benefits and healthcare options • High sales volume restaurants provide predictability and stability for staff Average Tenure by Position 37 years 29 years 25 years 23 years 17 years 16 years Executive VP of Operations Regional Vice Presidents Area Directors of Operations Area Kitchen Operations Managers General Managers Executive Kitchen Managers EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND OPERATIONAL EXECUTION SUPPORTED BY INDUSTRY-LEADING RETENTION People® is a registered trademark of IT Gotham, Inc. a Dotdash Meredith Company. Used under license. 2026 People® Companies That Care Logo is a trademark of IT Gotham, Inc., a Dotdash Meredith company. Used under license. From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune® and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. |
| DIFFERENTIATION IN OFF-PREMISE 11 • Extensive menu with over 225 items made from scratch daily • Large portions designed for sharing • Lower incremental delivery pricing versus peers • Fully integrated systems for better execution • Separate bakery counter and register for pick-up of orders Exceptional Value Operational Execution • Omni channel ordering – Online | Delivery | Phone | In-person • Curbside delivery, geo-location and real-time tracking • Redesigned to-go packaging to improve food quality Guest Experience and Convenience 11% 16% 25% 22% 21% 21% 22% 21% 21% OFF-PREMISE SALES % OF TOTAL REVENUE OFF-PREMISE AWS FOR FY 2025(2) (1) $2.9 million in off-premise sales per restaurant based on annualized 3Q26. (2) Company reports and Gordon Haskett Research Advisors. ($ in thousands) $2.9 million per restaurant (1) LEVERAGING OUR DIFFERENTIATED POSITIONING TO DRIVE THE HIGHEST OFF-PREMISE AVERAGE WEEKLY SALES $10.1 $13.3 $15.5 $19.9 $20.2 $21.6 $22.0 $24.5 $26.3 $50.0 Bonefish LongHorn Cracker Barrel Outback BJ's Restaurants Chili's Texas Roadhouse Carrabba's Olive Garden The Cheesecake Factory |
| 12 ICONIC BRAND AND CULT STATUS |
| 13 STRONG CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT CAKE has more Instagram followers and significantly outpaces peers in followers relative to sales Leveraging the STRENGTH OF OUR BRAND across social media channels to ENGAGE WITH OUR CONSUMERS and further ENHANCE BRAND AWARENESS MILLIONS OF FOLLOWERS (1) Instagram Follower count as of March 11, 2026. (2) Sales represent fiscal year 2025 revenue based on latest SEC 10-K filings and company presentations. - 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 $0 $75 $150 $225 $300 $375 $450 Texas Roadhouse LongHorn Carrabba's BJ's Restaurants Cracker Barrel Chili's Olive Garden Yard House Outback Bonefish Maggiano's CAKE Followers(1) (in thousands) Followers / $M Sales(2) Followers / $M Sales Instagram Followers |
| BROADER, MORE STRATEGIC MARKETING EFFORTS ARE STRENGTHENING BRAND AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING TRAFFIC EXPANDING BRAND REACH 14 BOLDER CREATIVE CULTURALLY RELEVANT ENGAGEMENT HIGH-IMPACT MEDIA COVERAGE Bringing our brand personality, menu innovation and signature offerings to life Leveraging timely cultural moments to amplify brand visibility Showcasing the quality, scale and differentiation of the concept The Golden Girls |
| OUR MENU BREADTH, QUALITY, VALUE AND DIFFERENTIATED EXPERIENCE SUPPORT CONTINUED RELEVANCE, SUSTAINED DEMAND AND REPEAT VISITS 15 Diverse Appeal Relevant across generations and dining preferences Menu Relevance Something for every taste and price point Supported by innovation and made-from-scratch quality Brand Hallmarks Iconic cheesecakes and signature desserts Generous portions and compelling value Multiple Occasions Go-to destination for everyday meals, celebrations and group gatherings Distinct, experiential dining experience BROAD APPEAL AND BRAND AFFINITY |
| CHEESECAKE REWARDS® 16 Published Offers To support member acquisition and consistent engagement Offered to all rewards members Personalized Offers Tailored offers based on guest behavior and preferences — designed to surprise, engage, and increase frequency Tailored rewards offered to all members Marketable Offers Tied to cultural and brand moments (April Fools’, National Cheesecake Day) that drive excitement and broad engagement Offered to all rewards members Opportunity to drive incremental traffic To drive incremental sales and support restaurant-level margins by leveraging data analytics to more effectively engage guests PROGRAM OBJECTIVE A SURPRISE and DELIGHT program |
| APP BUILDS ON OUR REWARDS PLATFORM BY MAKING IT EASIER FOR GUESTS TO ENGAGE WITH OUR BRAND ACROSS EVERY VISIT CHEESECAKE REWARDS® APP Seamless Digital Experience Integrates rewards, reservations and online ordering into one app Personalized Guest Engagement Delivers tailored offers, rewards and communications to drive engagement Strong Early Momentum Encouraging guest adoption and engagement following the launch Foundation for Future Growth Expands our ability to connect with guests and evolve the Rewards experience over time |
| $39 $37 $36 $32 $29 $28 $27 $24 $24 $23 $22 $15 Maggiano's Bonefish Yard House The Cheesecake Factory Outback LongHorn Carrabba's Texas Roadhouse Olive Garden BJ's Restaurants Chili's Cracker Barrel With a Moderate Average Check(1) Driving the Highest Unit Volumes in the Industry(1) ($ in millions) 18 (1) Latest SEC 10-K filings and company presentations for FY 2025. (2) Average check for The Cheesecake Factory defined as on-premise average check for FY 2025. $12.4 $10.0 $9.9 $8.7 $6.4 $5.6 $5.2 $4.5 $4.2 $4.0 $3.7 $3.1 The Cheesecake Factory Yard House Maggiano's Texas Roadhouse BJ's Restaurants Olive Garden LongHorn Chili's Cracker Barrel Outback Carrabba's Bonefish (2) |
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| 20 • Filling White Space for an On-Trend, Contemporary Italian Offering • Menu features classic Italian favorites with a fresh twist from hand-tossed pizzas and homemade pastas to crave-worthy appetizers, salads and seasonal entrees • Unique menu items tailored to local markets • All dishes handmade from scratch daily • Serving lunch, dinner, weekend brunch & weekday happy hour • Robust selection of wine, beer and craft cocktails driving ~25% alcohol mix • Average check of mid $30s for lunch and mid $40s for dinner |
| 21 • Potential for 200 domestic locations over time • Currently have 52 locations in 17 states & Washington D.C.(1) • Italian is one of the most popular ethnic cuisines in the United States • Attractive return profile and sales growth (1) Locations as of October 27, 2026. FY 2025 COMP SALES (2)% COMP SALES (2)% REVENUES $346M Up 15% from PY REVENUES $93M Up 11% from PY Q3 2026 COMP SALES (3)% COMP SALES (3)% |
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| • Potential for 700 domestic locations over time • A differentiated concept in the growing fast casual segment • 47 locations in 18 states(1) • Targeting ~20% average annual unit growth • Attractive consumer demographic • A healthy, balanced dining experience with organic, gluten-free and vegan dishes • All dishes handmade from scratch daily • Menu features customizable bowls, wraps, salads, veggies and healthy proteins • Significant off-premise volumes - averaging over 50% of sales On a simple, soul-satisfying mission to spread positively delicious vibes and healthy food. (1) Locations as of October 27, 2026. 23 FY 2025 COMP SALES 5% COMP SALES 5% REVENUES $185M Up 28% from PY REVENUES $56M Up 17% from PY Q3 2026 COMP SALES 11% COMP SALES 11% |
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| FRC RESTAURANTS 25 FRC HIGHLIGHTS (1) • Locations 60 • Geographies 13 states • FY 2025 Revenue $355M (1) Fiscal year 2025 revenue represents revenue for the twelve months ended December 30, 2025 and excludes revenue for Flower Child. Locations as of October 27, 2026. FRC serves as an incubator, innovating new food, dining and hospitality experiences to create fresh, exciting concepts for the future FRC’s experiential concepts are designed to deliver unique guest experiences across different industry segments, occasions, square footage and geographies Provides Diversification | Accretive Unit Growth | Value Creation Opportunities |
| Culinary forward. First class hospitality. Concepts like no other. DIVERSIFYING OUR PORTFOLIO ACROSS EXPERIENTIAL FOR GROWTH 26 National Expansion Boutique Brands Incubation Stage Testing Growth Global Footprint |
| ACCELERATING UNIT GROWTH Accelerating Unit Growth AS MANY AS 26 NEW UNITS IN 2026 16 NROs YTD As of October 27, 2026 THE HENRY NORTH ITALIA Scottsdale, AZ Chicago, IL Plano, TX THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY Walnut Creek, CA Brea, CA Katy, TX Madison, WI Forsyth, GA Wichita, KS FLOWER CHILD Riverton, UT Omaha, NE Kansas City, KS Boise, ID Fishers, IN CULINARY DROPOUT Omaha, NE Salt Lake City, UT |
| FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE |
| 29 DRIVING STRONG SALES GROWTH (1) 3Q26 Average Unit Volumes (AUV) annualized based on average weekly sales. (2) FRC excludes Flower Child. FY 2025 COMP SALES AVERAGE WEEKLY SALES (2) AVERAGE WEEKLY SALES (2) FY 2025 AVERAGE WEEKLY SALES Q3 2026 COMP SALES AVERAGE WEEKLY SALES A (2) VERAGE WEEKLY SALES (2) Q3 2026 vs 2024 0.1% (2)% vs 2024 0% vs 3Q25 15.2% (3)% vs 3Q25 4% ~$267,700 Equates to $13.9M Annualized AUV(1) ~$267,700 Equates to $13.9M Annualized AUV(1) ~$139,400 Equates to $7.2M Annualized AUV(1) ~$139,400 Equates to $7.2M Annualized AUV(1) ~$120,100 Equates to $6.2M Annualized AUV(1) ~$120,100 Equates to $6.2M Annualized AUV(1) REVENUES $2,689M Up 1% from PY $346M Up 15% from PY REVENUES $355M Up 18% from PY |
| Q3 2026 HIGHLIGHTS(1) 30 Total Revenue $1.0B Up 14% from PY Capital Allocation Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Share(1) $1.02 Up 50% from PY $58M CapEx(3) $14M Dividends Unit Growth 6 NROs Restaurant Count(2) 380 Up 4% from 364 in PY Adjusted EBITDA(1) $99M Up 38% from PY Net Income $61M Up 92% from PY Diluted Net Income Per Share $1.19 Up 80% from PY $2M Repurchases (1) A reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure can be found in the appendix. (2) Represents total company owned and operated restaurants across the US and Canada as of September 29, 2026. (3) CapEx excludes some new restaurant construction expenses, which may be classified as operating lease assets instead of additions to property and equipment in the statement of cash flows. |
| 2026 UNDERLYING KEY ASSUMPTIONS(1) 31 (1) Assumes no material operating or consumer disruptions as well as assumptions with respect to future decisions, which are subject to change. Actual results will vary and those variations may be material. (2) Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends or to repurchase shares are at the discretion of the Board and will be dependent on several factors. Consolidated Sales Approximately $4.09 Billion CCF AUVs Approximately $13.4 Million Net Income Margin Targeting approximately ~5.75% at the stated sales level New Unit Growth As many as 26 New Restaurant Openings • 5 The Cheesecake Factory locations • 8 North Italia locations • 7 Flower Child locations • 6 FRC restaurants Cash Capital Expenditures Approximately $210 Million Dividend Program Q4 2026 dividend of $0.30 per share(2) Share Repurchase Program Opportunistically support EPS, and over the long term offset dilution from employee stock-based compensation(2) |
| QUALITY LONG-TERM GROWTH OPPORTUNITY 32 New Unit Growth Potential(1)(2) Size(3) Sales per Sq Ft(3) Annual Unit Growth 7,000 -10,000 ~$1,100 - $1,200 ~2% - 3% 6,000 -7,000 ~$1,100 - $1,200 ~20% 3,000 -4,000 ~$1,100 - $1,200 ~20% 6,000 -8,000 ~$1,100 ~10% - 15% Diversified Portfolio Differentiated experiential concepts diversified across industry segment, price point, cuisine, occasion and real estate Value Creation Opportunities Leveraging brand power, operational excellence, scale, supply chain and real estate development expertise Attractive Growth Potential Significant runway for future development across portfolio of concepts to drive accretive growth over time (1) Illustrative example of new restaurant openings size, sales per square foot and annual unit growth; represents steady-state and typically reached after 3 years of operations. (2) Figures are forward-looking and are based upon assumptions that there are no material operating or consumer disruptions as well as assumptions with respect to future decisions, which are subject to change. Actual results will vary and those variations may be material. (3) Size and sales per square foot are an average based on productive square feet defined as all interior square footage plus seasonally adjusted exterior patio square footage. 1% - 2% Comparable Sales Growth GROWTH POTENTIAL(2) AVERAGE ANNUAL GROWTH TARGETS 7% - 8% Topline Revenue Growth |
| MARKET POTENTIAL LARGE TAM RUNWAY 33 # OF LOCATIONS(1) FY 2025 AUVS $12.4M 218 $7.6M 52 $4.6M 47 MARKET POTENTIAL 300 200 700 (1) Locations as of October 27, 2026. ~$3.2B ~$8.5B FUTURE REVENUE OPPORTUNITY REVENUE GROWTH $5BPOTENTIAL NOTABLE UPSIDE POTENTIAL FROM OTHER GROWTH CONCEPTS FY 2025 |
| $146 $49 $67 $108 $155 $67 $112 $152 $160 $146 $213 $162 $218 $268 $301 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 FINANCIAL STRENGTH TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND RETURNS(1) 34 Capital Allocation Detail Cash Flow '20 (1) A reconciliation of Non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure can be found in the appendix. (2) Due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic on results 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 compare against 2019. (3) Free cash flow, Cash Flow from Operations, Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA may not add due to rounding. (4) CapEx excludes some new restaurant construction expenses, which may be classified as operating lease assets instead of additions to property and equipment in the statement of cash flows. . Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA(3) '20 ($ in millions) Cash Flow From Ops Capex / Investment(4) Free Cash Flow(3) $72 $43 $101 $157 $148 $166 $159 $169 $172 $205 $238 $202 $270 $329 $354 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 Adjusted EBITDA(3) Adjustments Net Income (3) 3.3% 10.5% 13.9% 14.9% 15.0% '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 $67 $112 $152 $160 $146 $6 $63 $46 $18 $154 $0 $42 $53 $53 $52 48,510 50,414 49,050 48,974 48,550 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 Capex / Investment Share Repurchases Dividends WASO Comparable Sales(2) (4) |
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| NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS 36 (1) CapEx excludes some new restaurant construction expenses, which may be classified as operating lease assets instead of additions to property and equipment in the statement of cash flows. (2) Free cash flow, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not add due to rounding. (3) A detailed breakdown of impairment of assets and lease termination expenses recorded can be found in the Selected Segment Information table in the 10-K and 10-Q. (4) Represents changes in the fair value of the deferred consideration and contingent consideration and compensation liabilities related to the North Italia and FRC acquisition, as well as amortization of acquired definite-lived licensing agreements. (5) Represents gift card breakage revenue of $17.3 million as a result of a change in historical redemption patterns, partially offset by a non-recurring $7.9 million write-down of gift card inventory. (6) Represents premium paid and acceleration of previously unamortized deferred financing costs as a result of partial redemption of our convertible senior notes due 2026. (7) Represents incremental costs associated with COVID-19 such as sick and vaccination pay, healthcare and meal benefits for furloughed staff members, additional sanitation and personal protective equipment. ($ in thousands) Fiscal Year Fiscal Quarter 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 3Q25 3Q26 Net income $ 72,373 $ 43,123 $ 101,351 $ 156,783 $ 148,427 $ 31,899 $ 61,300 Depreciation and amortization expenses 89,654 92,380 93,136 101,450 109,031 27,419 29,175 Interest expense, net 11,625 7,488 10,160 10,107 10,448 2,247 1,988 Income tax (benefit)/provision (753) (10,231) (1,337) 14,264 14,468 3,582 12,105 EBITDA(2) $ 172,899 $ 132,760 $ 203,310 $ 282,604 $ 282,374 $ 65,147 $ 104,568 Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses/(income) (3) $ 18,139 $ 31,387 $ 29,464 $ 13,647 $ 22,990 $ (104) $ 8 Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization expenses/(income) (4) 19,510 13,368 11,686 2,429 14,449 910 (12,889) Gift card adjustment, net (5) - - - - (9,396) - - Loss on debt extinguishment (6) - - - - 15,891 - - Stock-based compensation 22,988 24,426 25,781 29,962 27,234 5,672 7,035 COVID-19 related costs (7) 4,917 - - - - - - Adjusted EBITDA (2) $ 238,453 $ 201,941 $ 270,241 $ 328,642 $ 353,542 $ 71,625 $ 98,722 ($ in thousands) Fiscal Year 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Cash flow from operations $ 213,006 $ 161,926 $ 218,401 $ 268,325 $ 301,281 Capital expenditures / investments (1) 66,943 112,464 151,565 160,364 146,204 Free cash flow (2) $ 146,063 $ 49,462 $ 66,836 $ 107,961 $ 155,077 |
| NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS 37 (1) Net income presented for 2021 includes adjustments related to Series A Preferred Stock. (2) A detailed breakdown of impairment of assets and lease termination expenses recorded can be found in the Selected Segment Information table in the 10-K and 10-Q. (3) Represents changes in the fair value of the deferred consideration and contingent consideration and compensation liabilities related to the North Italia and FRC acquisition, as well as amortization of acquired definite-lived licensing agreements. (4) Represents gift card breakage revenue of $17.3 million as a result of a change in historical redemption patterns, partially offset by a non-recurring $7.9 million write-down of gift card inventory. (5) Represents premium paid and acceleration of previously unamortized deferred financing costs as a result of partial redemption of our convertible senior notes due 2026. (6) Represents incremental costs associated with COVID-19 such as sick and vaccination pay, healthcare and meal benefits for furloughed staff members, additional sanitation and personal protective equipment. (7) The tax effect assumes a tax rate based on the federal statutory rate and an estimated blended state tax rate. (8) Adjusted diluted net income per share may not add due to rounding. ($ in thousands, except per share data) Fiscal Year Fiscal Quarter 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 3Q25 3Q26 Net income (1) $ 49,131 $ 43,123 $ 101,351 $ 156,783 $ 148,427 $ 31,899 $ 61,300 Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses/(income) (2) 18,139 31,387 29,464 13,647 22,990 (104) 8 Termination of interest rate swap 2,354 - - - - - - Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization expenses/(income) (3) 19,510 13,368 11,686 2,429 14,449 910 (12,889) Gift card adjustment, net (4) - - - - (9,396) - - Loss on extinguishment of debt (5) - - - - 15,891 - - Dividends on Series A preferred stock 18,661 - - - - - - Net income attributable to Series A preferred stock to apply if-converted method 4,581 - - - - - - COVID-19 related costs (6) 4,917 - - - - - - Uncertain tax positions 7,139 - - - 2,023 717 553 Tax effect of adjustments (7) (11,679) (11,637) (10,699) (4,180) (11,423) (210) 3,349 Adjusted net income $ 112,753 $ 76,241 $ 131,802 $ 168,679 $ 182,961 $ 33,212 $ 52,321 Revenues $ 907,226 $1,033,440 Adjusted net income margin 3.7% 5.1% Diluted net income per share $ 1.01 $ 0.86 $ 2.07 $ 3.20 $ 3.06 $ 0.66 $ 1.19 Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses/(income) (2) 0.34 0.62 0.61 0.28 0.47 (0.00) 0.00 Termination of interest rate swap 0.04 - - - - - - Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization expenses/(income) (3) 0.37 0.27 0.24 0.05 0.30 0.02 (0.25) Gift card adjustment, net (4) - - - - (0.19) - - Loss on extinguishment of debt (5) - - - - 0.33 - - Dividends on Series A preferred stock 0.35 - - - - - - Net income attributable to Series A preferred stock to apply if-converted method 0.09 - - - - - - Assumed impact of potential conversion of Series A preferred stock into common stock (0.08) - - - - - - COVID-19 related costs (6) 0.09 - - - - - - Uncertain tax positions 0.13 - - - 0.04 0.01 0.01 Tax effect of adjustments (7) (0.22) (0.23) (0.22) (0.09) (0.24) (0.00) 0.07 Adjusted diluted net income per share (8) $ 2.13 $ 1.51 $ 2.69 $ 3.44 $ 3.77 $ 0.68 $ 1.02 |
