CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC, 10-Q filed on 11/4/2024
Quarterly Report
v3.24.3
Documents and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 28, 2024
Document and Entity Information    
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Securities Act File Number 0-20574  
Entity Registrant Name THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 51-0340466  
Entity Address, Address Line One 26901 Malibu Hills Road  
Entity Address, City or Town Calabasas Hills  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 91301  
City Area Code 818  
Local Phone Number 871-3000  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $.01 per share  
Trading Symbol CAKE  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   51,039,728
Entity Central Index Key 0000887596  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-02  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
v3.24.3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2024
Jan. 02, 2024
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 52,215 $ 56,290
Accounts and other receivables 74,344 103,094
Income taxes receivable 28,980 20,670
Inventories 69,805 57,654
Prepaid expenses 61,194 63,090
Total current assets 286,538 300,798
Property and equipment, net 829,393 791,093
Other assets:    
Intangible assets, net 252,015 251,727
Operating lease assets 1,361,826 1,302,150
Other 206,016 194,615
Total other assets 1,819,857 1,748,492
Total assets 2,935,788 2,840,383
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 62,663 63,152
Gift card liabilities 184,258 222,915
Operating lease liabilities 139,974 134,905
Other accrued expenses 264,998 239,699
Total current liabilities 651,893 660,671
Long-term debt 471,558 470,047
Operating lease liabilities 1,276,951 1,254,955
Other noncurrent liabilities 139,007 136,648
Total liabilities 2,539,409 2,522,321
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders' equity:    
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
Common stock, $.01 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 107,983,084 shares issued and 50,939,646 shares outstanding at October 1, 2024 and 107,195,287 shares issued and 50,652,129 shares outstanding at January 2, 2024 1,080 1,072
Additional paid-in capital 935,093 913,442
Retained earnings 1,290,562 1,216,239
Treasury stock inclusive of excise tax, 57,043,438 and 56,543,158 shares at cost at October 1, 2024 and January 2, 2024, respectively (1,829,462) (1,811,997)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (894) (694)
Total stockholders' equity 396,379 318,062
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,935,788 $ 2,840,383
v3.24.3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Oct. 01, 2024
Jan. 02, 2024
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS    
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized 5,000,000 5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued 0 0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized 250,000,000 250,000,000
Common stock, shares issued 107,983,084 107,195,287
Common stock, shares outstanding 50,939,646 50,652,129
Treasury stock, shares 57,043,438 56,543,158
v3.24.3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME        
Revenues $ 865,471 $ 830,210 $ 2,660,736 $ 2,562,494
Costs and expenses:        
Food and beverage costs 195,306 194,733 600,253 602,051
Labor expenses 310,939 301,663 949,151 919,340
Other operating costs and expenses 239,470 229,534 712,108 687,459
General and administrative expenses 56,204 54,209 170,954 162,766
Depreciation and amortization expenses 25,299 22,837 75,015 69,124
Impairment of assets and lease termination (income)/expenses (3,472) 48 (1,577) 1,637
Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization expenses 1,020 1,414 3,287 3,890
Preopening costs 7,005 6,742 19,860 15,800
Total costs and expenses 831,771 811,180 2,529,051 2,462,067
Income from operations 33,700 19,030 131,685 100,427
Interest and other expense, net (1,865) (2,027) (5,974) (6,069)
Income before income taxes 31,835 17,003 125,711 94,358
Income tax provision/(benefit) 1,841 (942) 10,082 5,688
Net income $ 29,994 $ 17,945 $ 115,629 $ 88,670
Net income per share:        
Basic $ 0.63 $ 0.37 $ 2.42 $ 1.83
Diluted (Note 10) $ 0.61 $ 0.37 $ 2.37 $ 1.80
Weighted-average shares outstanding:        
Basic 47,750 48,281 47,734 48,489
Diluted 48,946 48,985 48,751 49,197
v3.24.3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME        
Net income $ 29,994 $ 17,945 $ 115,629 $ 88,670
Other comprehensive gain/(loss):        
Foreign currency translation adjustment 177 (411) (200) (84)
Other comprehensive gain/(loss) 177 (411) (200) (84)
Total comprehensive income $ 30,171 $ 17,534 $ 115,429 $ 88,586
v3.24.3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss/(Income)
Total
Beginning balance at Jan. 03, 2023 $ 1,063 $ 887,485 $ 1,170,078 $ (1,765,641) $ (982) $ 292,003
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jan. 03, 2023 106,323          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income     28,050     28,050
Foreign currency translation adjustment         147 147
Cash dividends declared common stock, net of forfeitures, $0.27 per share     (13,929)     (13,929)
Stock-based compensation $ 6 5,938       5,944
Stock-based compensation (in shares) 628          
Treasury stock purchases, inclusive of excise tax       (12,376)   (12,376)
Ending balance at Apr. 04, 2023 $ 1,069 893,423 1,184,199 (1,778,017) (835) 299,839
Ending balance (in shares) at Apr. 04, 2023 106,951          
Beginning balance at Jan. 03, 2023 $ 1,063 887,485 1,170,078 (1,765,641) (982) 292,003
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jan. 03, 2023 106,323          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income           88,670
Foreign currency translation adjustment           (84)
Ending balance at Oct. 03, 2023 $ 1,071 906,458 1,217,271 (1,802,090) (1,066) 321,644
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 03, 2023 107,098          
Beginning balance at Apr. 04, 2023 $ 1,069 893,423 1,184,199 (1,778,017) (835) 299,839
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 04, 2023 106,951          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income     42,675     42,675
Foreign currency translation adjustment         180 180
Cash dividends declared common stock, net of forfeitures, $0.27 per share     (13,759)     (13,759)
Stock-based compensation $ 1 6,369       6,370
Stock-based compensation (in shares) 92          
Treasury stock purchases, inclusive of excise tax       (9,402)   (9,402)
Ending balance at Jul. 04, 2023 $ 1,070 899,792 1,213,115 (1,787,419) (655) 325,903
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 04, 2023 107,043          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income     17,945     17,945
Foreign currency translation adjustment         (411) (411)
Cash dividends declared common stock, net of forfeitures, $0.27 per share     (13,789)     (13,789)
Stock-based compensation $ 1 6,666       6,667
Stock-based compensation (in shares) 55          
Treasury stock purchases, inclusive of excise tax       (14,671)   (14,671)
Ending balance at Oct. 03, 2023 $ 1,071 906,458 1,217,271 (1,802,090) (1,066) 321,644
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 03, 2023 107,098          
Beginning balance at Jan. 02, 2024 $ 1,072 913,442 1,216,239 (1,811,997) (694) 318,062
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jan. 02, 2024 107,195          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income     33,191     33,191
Foreign currency translation adjustment         (253) (253)
Cash dividends declared common stock, net of forfeitures, $0.27 per share     (13,764)     (13,764)
Stock-based compensation $ 7 7,691       7,698
Stock-based compensation (in shares) 680          
Treasury stock purchases, inclusive of excise tax       (12,496)   (12,496)
Ending balance at Apr. 02, 2024 $ 1,079 921,133 1,235,666 (1,824,493) (947) 332,438
Ending balance (in shares) at Apr. 02, 2024 107,875          
Beginning balance at Jan. 02, 2024 $ 1,072 913,442 1,216,239 (1,811,997) (694) 318,062
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jan. 02, 2024 107,195          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income           115,629
Foreign currency translation adjustment           $ (200)
Treasury stock purchases, inclusive of excise tax (in shares)           500
Ending balance at Oct. 01, 2024 $ 1,080 935,093 1,290,562 (1,829,462) (894) $ 396,379
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 01, 2024 107,983          
Beginning balance at Apr. 02, 2024 $ 1,079 921,133 1,235,666 (1,824,493) (947) 332,438
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 02, 2024 107,875          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income     52,444     52,444
Foreign currency translation adjustment         (124) (124)
Cash dividends declared common stock, net of forfeitures, $0.27 per share     (13,771)     (13,771)
Stock-based compensation $ 0 6,882       6,882
Stock-based compensation (in shares) 42          
Treasury stock purchases, inclusive of excise tax       (3,889)   (3,889)
Ending balance at Jul. 02, 2024 $ 1,079 928,015 1,274,339 (1,828,382) (1,071) 373,980
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 02, 2024 107,917          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity            
Net income     29,994     29,994
Foreign currency translation adjustment         177 177
Cash dividends declared common stock, net of forfeitures, $0.27 per share     (13,771)     (13,771)
Stock-based compensation $ 1 7,078       7,079
Stock-based compensation (in shares) 66          
Treasury stock purchases, inclusive of excise tax       (1,080)   $ (1,080)
Treasury stock purchases, inclusive of excise tax (in shares)           29,450
Ending balance at Oct. 01, 2024 $ 1,080 $ 935,093 $ 1,290,562 $ (1,829,462) $ (894) $ 396,379
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 01, 2024 107,983          
v3.24.3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Jul. 02, 2024
Apr. 02, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Jul. 04, 2023
Apr. 04, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]            
Cash dividends declared common stock, net of forfeitures $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27
v3.24.3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 115,629 $ 88,670
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization expenses 75,015 69,124
Impairment of assets and lease termination income (2,380) (753)
Deferred income taxes 3,907 1,613
Stock-based compensation 21,496 18,850
Payment of deferred consideration and compensation in excess of acquisition-date fair value (6,506)  
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts and other receivables 31,465 32,107
Income taxes receivable/payable (8,310) (2,401)
Inventories (12,159) (3,113)
Prepaid expenses 1,853 (7,159)
Operating lease assets/liabilities (28,310) (18,572)
Other assets (14,661) (6,086)
Accounts payable 2,379 (10,985)
Gift card liabilities (38,655) (39,608)
Other accrued expenses 33,561 28,859
Cash provided by operating activities 174,324 150,546
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Additions to property and equipment (120,512) (99,923)
Additions to intangible assets (838) (567)
Other 321 (158)
Cash used in investing activities (121,029) (100,648)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Acquisition-related deferred consideration and compensation   (24,243)
Common stock dividends paid (39,804) (40,126)
Treasury stock purchases (17,465) (36,260)
Cash used in financing activities (57,269) (100,629)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (101) (59)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (4,075) (50,790)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 56,290 114,777
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 52,215 63,987
Supplemental disclosures:    
Interest paid 9,936 6,386
Income taxes paid 15,975 7,068
Construction payable $ 13,952 $ 7,086
v3.24.3
Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Significant Accounting Policies  
Significant Accounting Policies

1.   Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated and its wholly owned subsidiaries (referred to herein collectively as the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All intercompany accounts and transactions for the periods presented have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited financial statements presented herein include all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair statement of the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the period. However, these results are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2024 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2024.

We utilize a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Tuesday closest to December 31 for financial reporting purposes. Fiscal year 2024 consists of 52 weeks and will end on December 31, 2024. Fiscal year 2023, which ended on January 2, 2024, was also a 52-week year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions for the reporting periods covered by the financial statements. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Geopolitical and Other Macroeconomic Impacts to our Operating Environment

Beginning in 2021, our operating results were impacted by geopolitical and other macroeconomic events, causing supply chain challenges and significantly increased commodity and wage inflation. While we have seen improvements in many of these areas, some of these factors continue to impact our operating results in fiscal 2024, contributing to significantly increased commodity and other costs. We have also encountered delays in opening new restaurants primarily due to delays in permitting and landlord readiness, as well as supply chain challenges.

The ongoing impact of geopolitical and macroeconomic events could lead to further shifts in consumer behavior, wage inflation, staffing challenges, product and services cost inflation, disruptions in the supply chain and delay in new restaurant openings. Climate change may further exacerbate a number of these factors. For more information regarding the risks to our business relating to the geopolitical and macroeconomic events, see “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2024.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Management does not expect this ASU to have a material impact on our disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which updates income tax disclosures related to the rate reconciliation and requires disclosure of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendment also provides further disclosure comparability. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment should be applied prospectively. However, retrospective application is permitted. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on our disclosures.

v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Fair Value Measurements  
Fair Value Measurements

2.   Fair Value Measurements

Fair value measurements are estimated based on valuation techniques and inputs categorized as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists, therefore requiring us to develop our own assumptions

The following tables present the components and classification of our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

    

October 1, 2024

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Assets/(Liabilities)

 

Non-qualified deferred compensation assets

$

108,516

$

$

Non-qualified deferred compensation liabilities

(107,996)

Acquisition-related contingent consideration and compensation liabilities

(21,329)

    

January 2, 2024

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Assets/(Liabilities)

Non-qualified deferred compensation assets

$

94,136

$

$

Non-qualified deferred compensation liabilities

(93,979)

Acquisition-related contingent consideration and compensation liabilities

(25,495)

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration and compensation liabilities categorized as Level 3 (in thousands):

    

Thirty-Nine

    

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Beginning balance

$

25,495

$

28,565

Payment

(6,506)

(12,994)

Change in fair value

 

2,340

 

2,444

Ending balance

$

21,329

$

18,015

The fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration and compensation liabilities was determined utilizing a Monte Carlo model based on estimated future revenues, margins and volatility factors, among other variables and estimates and has no minimum or maximum payment. The undiscounted range of outcomes per the Monte Carlo model utilized to determine the fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration and compensation liabilities at October 1, 2024 was $2.6 million to $235.4 million. Results could change materially if different estimates and assumptions were used. During the first nine months of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, we made payments of $6.5 million and $13.0 million, respectively, per the Fox Restaurant Concept LLC (“FRC”) acquisition agreement.

The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, income taxes receivable, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, income taxes payable and other accrued liabilities approximate their carrying amounts due to their short duration.

As of October 1, 2024, we had $345.0 million aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding. The estimated fair value of the Notes based on a market approach as of October 1, 2024 was approximately $325.7 million and was determined based on the estimated or actual bids and offers of the Notes in an over-the-counter market on the last business day of the reporting period. The decrease in the fair value of the Notes was primarily due to a decline in our stock price from the date of the issuance of the Notes. See Note 5 for further discussion of the Notes.

v3.24.3
Inventories
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Inventories  
Inventories

3.   Inventories

Inventories consisted of (in thousands):

    

October 1, 2024

    

January 2, 2024

Restaurant food and supplies

$

31,299

$

32,283

Bakery finished goods and work in progress (1)

 

28,654

 

16,230

Bakery raw materials and supplies

 

9,852

 

9,141

Total

$

69,805

$

57,654

(1)

The increase in bakery finished goods and work in progress inventory is primarily driven by a build-up of weeks on hand to improve our supply resiliency.

v3.24.3
Gift Cards
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Gift Cards  
Gift Cards

4.   Gift Cards

The following tables present information related to gift cards (in thousands):

    

Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Gift card liabilities:

Beginning balance

 

$

192,344

 

$

187,483

$

222,915

 

$

219,808

Activations

18,337

17,968

66,978

63,284

Redemptions and breakage

(26,423)

(25,251)

(105,635)

(102,892)

Ending balance

 

$

184,258

 

$

180,200

$

184,258

 

$

180,200

    

Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Gift card contract assets:

Beginning balance

 

$

16,900

 

$

17,369

$

19,111

 

$

19,886

Deferrals

2,119

2,509

7,678

7,823

Amortization

(3,814)

(3,914)

(11,584)

(11,745)

Ending balance

 

$

15,205

 

$

15,964

$

15,205

 

$

15,964

v3.24.3
Long-Term Debt
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Long-Term Debt.  
Long-Term Debt

5.   Long-Term Debt

Revolving Credit Facility

On October 6, 2022, we entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement” and the revolving credit facility provided thereunder, the “Revolver Facility”). The Loan Agreement amends and restates in its entirety our prior credit agreement. The Revolver Facility, which terminates on October 6, 2027, provides us with revolving loan commitments that total $400 million, of which $50 million may be used for issuances of letters of credit. The Revolver Facility contains a commitment increase feature that, subject to certain conditions precedent, could provide for an additional $200 million in revolving loan commitments. Our obligations under the Revolver Facility are unsecured. Certain of our material subsidiaries have guaranteed our obligations under the Revolver Facility.

As of October 1, 2024, we had net availability for borrowings of $236.5 million, based on a $130.0 million outstanding debt balance and $33.5 million in standby letters of credit under the Revolver Facility.

Under the Revolver Facility, we are subject to the following financial covenants as of the last day of each fiscal quarter: (i) a maximum ratio of net adjusted debt to EBITDAR (the “Amended Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio”) of 4.25 and (ii) a minimum ratio of EBITDAR to interest and rent expense (“EBITDAR Ratio”) of 1.90. The Amended Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio includes a rental expense multiplier of six. As of October 1, 2024, we were in compliance with all the foregoing covenants in effect at that date.

Borrowings under the Loan Agreement bear interest, at the Company’s election, at a rate equal to either: (i) the sum of (A) adjusted term SOFR (as defined in the Loan Agreement, the “Term SOFR Rate”) plus (B) a rate variable based on the Amended Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio, ranging from 1.00% to 1.75%, or (ii) the sum of (A) the highest of (x) the rate of interest last quoted by The Wall Street Journal as the prime rate in effect in the United States, (y) the greater of the rate calculated by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as the federal funds effective rate or the rate that is published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as the overnight bank funding rate, in either case, plus 0.50%, and (z) the one-month Term SOFR Rate plus 1.00%, plus (B) a rate variable based on the Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio, ranging from 0.00% to 0.75%. The Company will also pay a fee variable based on the Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio, ranging from 0.125% to 0.25%, on the daily amount of unused commitments under the Loan Agreement. Letters of credit bear fees that are equivalent to the interest rate margin that is applicable to revolving loans that bear interest at the adjusted SOFR plus other customary fees charged by the issuing bank. We paid certain customary loan origination fees in conjunction with the Loan Agreement.

We are also subject to customary events of default that, if triggered, could result in acceleration of the maturity of the Revolver Facility. Subject to certain exceptions, the Revolver Facility also limits distributions with respect to our equity interests, such as cash dividends and share repurchases, based on a defined ratio, and sets forth negative covenants that restrict indebtedness, liens, investments, sales of assets, fundamental changes and other matters.

Convertible Senior Notes

On June 15, 2021, we issued $345.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2026 (“Notes”). The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes were approximately $334.9 million after deducting issuance costs related to the Notes.

The Notes are senior, unsecured obligations and are (i) equal in right of payment with our existing and future senior, unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to our existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated to the Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that indebtedness; and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent we are not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of our subsidiaries. The Notes were issued pursuant to, and are governed by, an indenture (the “Base Indenture”) between us and a trustee (“Trustee”), dated as of June 15, 2021, as supplemented by a first supplemental indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture,” and the Base Indenture, as supplemented by the Supplemental Indenture, the “Indenture”), dated as of June 15, 2021, between the Company and the Trustee.

The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 0.375% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning on December 15, 2021. The Notes will mature on June 15, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before February 17, 2026, noteholders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after February 17, 2026, noteholders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. We will have the right to elect to settle conversions either entirely in cash or in a combination of cash and shares of our common stock. However, upon conversion of any Notes, the conversion value, which will be determined over an “Observation Period” (as defined in the Indenture) consisting of 30 trading days, will be paid in cash up to at least the principal amount of the Notes being converted. The initial conversion rate is 12.7551 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $78.40 per share of common stock. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events. In addition, if certain corporate events that constitute a “Make-Whole Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then the conversion rate will, in certain circumstances, be increased for a specified period of time. As of October 1, 2024, the conversion rate for the Notes was 13.7961 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, which represents a conversion price of approximately $72.48 per share of common stock. In connection with the cash dividend that was declared by our Board on October 23, 2024, on November 13, 2024 we will adjust the conversion rate (which is expected to increase) and the conversion price (which is expected to decrease) of the Notes in accordance with the terms.

The Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part (subject to certain limitations described below), at our option at any time, and from time to time, on or after June 20, 2024 and on or before the 30th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of our common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date we send the related redemption notice; and (ii) the trading day immediately before the date we send such notice. However, we may not redeem less than all of the outstanding Notes unless at least $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of Notes are outstanding and not called for redemption as of the time we send the related redemption notice. In addition, calling any Note for redemption will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to that Note, in which case the conversion rate applicable to the conversion of that Note will be increased in certain circumstances if it is converted after it is called for redemption.

If certain corporate events that constitute a “Fundamental Change” (as defined in the Indenture) occur, then, subject to a limited exception for certain cash mergers, noteholders may require us to repurchase their Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of Fundamental Change includes certain business combination transactions involving us and certain de-listing events with respect to our common stock.

The Notes have customary provisions relating to the occurrence of “Events of Default” (as defined in the Indenture), which include the following: (i) certain payment defaults on the Notes (which, in the case of a default in the payment of interest on the Notes, will be subject to a 30-day cure period); (ii) our failure to send certain notices under the Indenture within specified periods of time; (iii) our failure to comply with certain covenants in the Indenture relating to our ability to consolidate with or merge with or into, or sell, lease or otherwise transfer, in one transaction or a series of transactions, all or substantially all of our assets and our subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to another person; (iv) a default by us in our other obligations or agreements under the Indenture or the Notes if such default is not cured or waived within 60 days after notice is given in accordance with the Indenture; (v) certain defaults by us or any of our significant subsidiaries with respect to indebtedness for borrowed money of at least $20,000,000; (vi) the rendering of certain judgments against us or any of our significant subsidiaries for the payment of at least $25,000,000, where such judgments are not discharged or stayed within 60 days after the date on which the right to appeal has expired or on which all rights to appeal have been extinguished; and (vii) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization involving us or any of our significant subsidiaries.

If an Event of Default involving bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization events with respect to us (and not solely with respect to a significant subsidiary of ours) occurs, then the principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, all of the Notes then outstanding will immediately become due and payable without any further action or notice by any person. If any other Event of Default occurs and is continuing, then, the Trustee, by notice to us, or noteholders of at least 25% of the aggregate principal amount of Notes then outstanding, by notice to us and the Trustee, may declare the principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, all of the Notes then outstanding to become due and payable immediately. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, we may elect, at our option, that the sole remedy for an Event of Default relating to certain failures by us to comply with certain reporting covenants in the Indenture consists exclusively of the right of the noteholders to receive special interest on the Notes for up to 180 days at a specified rate per annum not exceeding 0.50% on the principal amount of the Notes.

As of October 1, 2024, the Notes had a gross principal balance of $345.0 million and a balance of $341.6 million, net of unamortized issuance costs of $3.4 million. Total amortization expense was $0.5 million and $1.5 million during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2024, respectively. Total amortization expense was $0.5 million and $1.5 million during thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 3, 2023, respectively. The effective interest rate for the Notes was 0.96% as of October 1, 2024.

v3.24.3
Leases
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Leases  
Leases

6.   Leases

Components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):

    

Thirteen

    

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Operating

$

38,809

$

36,620

$

114,358

$

107,888

Variable

21,598

20,414

67,500

64,726

Short-term

38

32

119

111

Total

$

60,445

$

57,066

$

181,977

$

172,725

Supplemental information related to leases (in thousands):

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows for operating leases

$

114,656

$

108,642

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities

44,163

48,944

v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies.  
Commitments and Contingencies

7.   Commitments and Contingencies

Within the ordinary course of our business, we are subject to private lawsuits, government audits and investigations, administrative proceedings and other claims. These matters typically involve claims from customers, staff members and others related to operational and employment issues common to the foodservice industry. A number of these claims may exist at any given time, and some of the claims may be pled as class actions. From time to time, we are also involved in lawsuits with respect to infringements of, or challenges to, our registered trademarks and other intellectual property, both domestically and abroad. We could be affected by adverse publicity and litigation costs resulting from such allegations, regardless of whether they are valid or whether we are legally determined to be liable.

At this time, we believe that the amount of reasonably possible losses resulting from final disposition of any pending lawsuits, audits, investigations, proceedings and claims will not have a material adverse effect individually or in the aggregate on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. It is possible, however, that our future results of operations for a particular quarter or fiscal year could be impacted by changes in circumstances relating to lawsuits, audits, proceedings or claims. Legal costs related to such claims are expensed as incurred.

v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Stockholders' Equity  
Stockholders' Equity

8.   Stockholders’ Equity

Common StockDividends and Share Repurchases

On July 25, 2024, our Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, which was paid on August 27, 2024 to the stockholders of record of each share of our common stock at the close of business on August 14, 2024. Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will be dependent on our operating performance, financial condition, capital expenditure requirements, limitations on cash distributions pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement and applicable law, and such other factors that the Board considers relevant. (See Notes 5 and 12 for further discussion of our long-term debt and dividends declared subsequent to October 1, 2024, respectively.)

Under authorization by our Board to repurchase up to 61.0 million shares of our common stock, we have cumulatively repurchased 57.0 million shares at a total cost of $1,829.2 million, excluding excise tax, through October 1, 2024, with 29,450 and 0.5 million shares repurchased at a cost of $1.1 million and $17.5 million, excluding excise tax, during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2024, respectively. Our objectives with regard to share repurchases have been to offset the dilution to our shares outstanding that results from equity compensation grants and to supplement our earnings per share growth.

Our share repurchase program does not have an expiration date, does not require us to purchase a specific number of shares and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time. Share repurchases may be made from time to time in open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchase programs, issuer self-tender offers or otherwise. Future decisions to repurchase shares are at the discretion of the Board and are based on several factors, including current and forecasted operating cash flows, capital needs associated with new restaurant development and maintenance of existing locations, dividend payments, debt levels and cost of borrowing, obligations associated with the FRC acquisition agreement, our share price and current market conditions. The timing and number of shares repurchased are also subject to legal constraints and covenants under the Loan Agreement that limit share repurchases based on a defined ratio. (See Note 5 for further discussion of our long-term debt.)

v3.24.3
Stock-Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Stock-Based Compensation  
Stock-Based Compensation

9.   Stock-Based Compensation

We maintain stock-based incentive plans under which incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares and restricted share units may be granted to staff members, consultants and non-employee directors. The following table presents information related to stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures (in thousands):

Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Labor expenses

$

2,829

$

2,365

$

7,890

$

7,153

Other operating costs and expenses

97

76

253

227

General and administrative expenses

4,095

4,182

13,353

11,470

Total stock-based compensation

7,021

6,623

21,496

18,850

Income tax benefit

1,755

1,653

5,369

4,706

Total stock-based compensation, net of taxes

$

5,266

$

4,970

$

16,127

$

14,144

Capitalized stock-based compensation (1)

$

58

$

44

$

163

$

131

(1)It is our policy to capitalize the portion of stock-based compensation costs for our internal development department that relates to capitalizable activities such as the design and construction of new restaurants, remodeling existing locations and equipment installation. Capitalized stock-based compensation is included in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets.

Stock Options

We did not issue any stock options during the third quarters of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023. Stock option activity during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2024 was as follows:

Weighted-

Average

Weighted-

Remaining

Average

Contractual

Aggregate

    

Shares

    

Exercise Price

    

Term

    

Intrinsic Value (1)

(In thousands)

(Per share)

(In years)

(In thousands)

Outstanding at January 2, 2024

1,550

$

45.75

3.8

$

0

Granted

 

81

34.91

Exercised

 

Forfeited or cancelled

 

(156)

50.26

Outstanding at October 1, 2024

1,475

$

44.68

3.8

$

1,007

Exercisable at October 1, 2024

 

1,235

$

45.90

3.1

$

395

(1)Aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between our closing stock price at fiscal period end and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options and represents the pre-tax amount that would have been received by the option holders, had they all exercised their options on the fiscal period-end date.

There were no options exercised during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2024. There were no options exercised during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 3, 2023. As of October 1, 2024, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options was $1.6 million, which we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.1 years.

Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units

Restricted share and restricted share unit activity during the thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2024 was as follows:

Weighted-

Average

    

Shares

    

Fair Value

(In thousands)

(Per share)

Outstanding at January 2, 2024

 

2,886

$

40.28

Granted

 

895

35.19

Vested

 

(522)

46.76

Forfeited

 

(104)

45.78

Outstanding at October 1, 2024

 

3,155

$

37.89

Fair value of our restricted shares and restricted share units is based on our closing stock price on the date of grant. The weighted average fair value for restricted shares and restricted share units issued during the third quarter of fiscal 2024 and 2023 was $36.69 and $36.81, respectively. The fair value of shares that vested during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 1, 2024 was $1.9 million and $24.4 million, respectively. The fair value of shares that vested during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended October 3, 2023 was $3.3 million and $19.9 million, respectively. As of October 1, 2024, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted shares and restricted share units was $61.7 million, which we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.0 years.

v3.24.3
Net Income Per Share
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Net Income Per Share  
Net Income Per Share

10.   Net Income Per Share

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, reduced by unvested restricted stock awards. As of October 1, 2024 and October 3, 2023, 3.2 million and 2.8 million shares, respectively, of restricted stock and restricted stock units issued were unvested and, therefore, excluded from the calculation of basic earnings per share for the fiscal periods ended on those dates.

Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common stock equivalents outstanding for the period. Common stock equivalents for the Notes are determined by application of the if-converted method, and common stock equivalents for outstanding stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units are determined by the application of the treasury stock method.

Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

(In thousands, except per share data)

Net income

$

29,994

$

17,945

$

115,629

$

88,670

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding

47,750

48,281

47,734

48,489

Dilutive effect of equity awards (1)

1,196

704

1,017

708

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

48,946

48,985

48,751

49,197

Basic net income per share

$

0.63

$

0.37

$

2.42

$

1.83

Diluted net income per share

$

0.61

$

0.37

$

2.37

$

1.80

(1)Shares of common stock equivalents related to outstanding stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units of 2.7 million and 2.8 million for October 1, 2024 and October 3, 2023, were excluded from the diluted calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect. No shares of common stock equivalents related to the Notes were included in the diluted calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect.
v3.24.3
Segment Information
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Segment Information  
Segment Information

11.   Segment Information

Our operating segments, the businesses for which our management reviews discrete financial information for decision-making purposes, are comprised of The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, the other FRC brands and our bakery division. Based on quantitative thresholds set forth in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 280, Segment Reporting, The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia and the other FRC brands are the only businesses that meet the criteria of a reportable operating segment. The remaining operating segments (Flower Child and our bakery division) along with our businesses that do not qualify as operating segments are combined in Other. Unallocated corporate expenses, capital expenditures and assets are also combined in Other.

Segment information is presented below (in thousands):

Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Revenues:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

647,754

$

628,140

$

1,992,245

$

1,936,621

North Italia

71,878

62,417

218,266

191,654

Other FRC

66,984

58,642

214,850

193,010

Other

 

78,855

 

81,011

 

235,375

 

241,209

Total

$

865,471

$

830,210

$

2,660,736

$

2,562,494

Income from operations:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

87,822

$

67,637

$

274,928

$

231,700

North Italia

4,408

4,081

13,085

15,314

Other FRC

(1,372)

1,036

8,510

15,826

Other

 

(57,158)

 

(53,724)

 

(164,838)

 

(162,413)

Total

$

33,700

$

19,030

$

131,685

$

100,427

Depreciation and amortization:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

16,142

$

15,702

$

49,242

$

47,955

North Italia

2,360

1,578

6,653

4,713

Other FRC

3,031

1,891

8,246

5,627

Other

 

3,766

 

3,666

 

10,874

 

10,829

Total

$

25,299

$

22,837

$

75,015

$

69,124

Impairment of assets and lease termination (income)/expenses:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

(3,858)

$

29

$

(1,732)

$

160

North Italia

Other FRC

55

Other

386

19

155

1,422

Total

$

(3,472)

$

48

$

(1,577)

$

1,637

Preopening costs:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

1,483

$

3,861

$

5,615

$

8,401

North Italia

1,765

1,068

5,179

2,132

Other FRC

2,900

1,764

6,810

4,483

Other

857

49

2,256

784

Total

$

7,005

$

6,742

$

19,860

$

15,800

Capital expenditures:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

22,036

$

22,973

$

52,619

$

54,729

North Italia

9,705

6,573

25,068

19,583

Other FRC

13,393

4,459

23,672

15,629

Other

9,080

3,258

19,153

9,982

Total

$

54,214

$

37,263

$

120,512

$

99,923

    

October 1, 2024

    

January 2, 2024

Total assets:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

1,495,877

$

1,571,943

North Italia

405,487

346,810

Other FRC

 

405,295

 

399,038

Other

 

629,129

 

522,592

Total

$

2,935,788

$

2,840,383

v3.24.3
Subsequent Events
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Subsequent Events  
Subsequent Events

12.   Subsequent Events

On October 23, 2024, our Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share to be paid on November 26, 2024 to the stockholders of record of each share of our common stock at the close of business on November 13, 2024.

v3.24.3
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Net Income (Loss) $ 29,994 $ 17,945 $ 115,629 $ 88,670
v3.24.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.24.3
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Significant Accounting Policies  
Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated and its wholly owned subsidiaries (referred to herein collectively as the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All intercompany accounts and transactions for the periods presented have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited financial statements presented herein include all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair statement of the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the period. However, these results are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2024 filed with the SEC on February 26, 2024.

We utilize a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Tuesday closest to December 31 for financial reporting purposes. Fiscal year 2024 consists of 52 weeks and will end on December 31, 2024. Fiscal year 2023, which ended on January 2, 2024, was also a 52-week year.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions for the reporting periods covered by the financial statements. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Geopolitical and Other Macroeconomic Impacts to our Operating Environment

Geopolitical and Other Macroeconomic Impacts to our Operating Environment

Beginning in 2021, our operating results were impacted by geopolitical and other macroeconomic events, causing supply chain challenges and significantly increased commodity and wage inflation. While we have seen improvements in many of these areas, some of these factors continue to impact our operating results in fiscal 2024, contributing to significantly increased commodity and other costs. We have also encountered delays in opening new restaurants primarily due to delays in permitting and landlord readiness, as well as supply chain challenges.

The ongoing impact of geopolitical and macroeconomic events could lead to further shifts in consumer behavior, wage inflation, staffing challenges, product and services cost inflation, disruptions in the supply chain and delay in new restaurant openings. Climate change may further exacerbate a number of these factors. For more information regarding the risks to our business relating to the geopolitical and macroeconomic events, see “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2024.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Management does not expect this ASU to have a material impact on our disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which updates income tax disclosures related to the rate reconciliation and requires disclosure of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendment also provides further disclosure comparability. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment should be applied prospectively. However, retrospective application is permitted. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on our disclosures.

v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Fair Value Measurements  
Schedule of components and classification of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following tables present the components and classification of our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

    

October 1, 2024

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Assets/(Liabilities)

 

Non-qualified deferred compensation assets

$

108,516

$

$

Non-qualified deferred compensation liabilities

(107,996)

Acquisition-related contingent consideration and compensation liabilities

(21,329)

    

January 2, 2024

    

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

Assets/(Liabilities)

Non-qualified deferred compensation assets

$

94,136

$

$

Non-qualified deferred compensation liabilities

(93,979)

Acquisition-related contingent consideration and compensation liabilities

(25,495)

Schedule of reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration and compensation liabilities categorized as Level 3

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of the fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration and compensation liabilities categorized as Level 3 (in thousands):

    

Thirty-Nine

    

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Beginning balance

$

25,495

$

28,565

Payment

(6,506)

(12,994)

Change in fair value

 

2,340

 

2,444

Ending balance

$

21,329

$

18,015

v3.24.3
Inventories (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Inventories  
Schedule of inventories

Inventories consisted of (in thousands):

    

October 1, 2024

    

January 2, 2024

Restaurant food and supplies

$

31,299

$

32,283

Bakery finished goods and work in progress (1)

 

28,654

 

16,230

Bakery raw materials and supplies

 

9,852

 

9,141

Total

$

69,805

$

57,654

(1)

The increase in bakery finished goods and work in progress inventory is primarily driven by a build-up of weeks on hand to improve our supply resiliency.

v3.24.3
Gift Cards (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Gift Cards  
Schedule of gift card liabilities

The following tables present information related to gift cards (in thousands):

    

Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Gift card liabilities:

Beginning balance

 

$

192,344

 

$

187,483

$

222,915

 

$

219,808

Activations

18,337

17,968

66,978

63,284

Redemptions and breakage

(26,423)

(25,251)

(105,635)

(102,892)

Ending balance

 

$

184,258

 

$

180,200

$

184,258

 

$

180,200

Schedule of gift card contract assets

The following tables present information related to gift cards (in thousands):

    

Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Gift card contract assets:

Beginning balance

 

$

16,900

 

$

17,369

$

19,111

 

$

19,886

Deferrals

2,119

2,509

7,678

7,823

Amortization

(3,814)

(3,914)

(11,584)

(11,745)

Ending balance

 

$

15,205

 

$

15,964

$

15,205

 

$

15,964

v3.24.3
Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Leases  
Schedule of components for lease expense

Components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):

    

Thirteen

    

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Operating

$

38,809

$

36,620

$

114,358

$

107,888

Variable

21,598

20,414

67,500

64,726

Short-term

38

32

119

111

Total

$

60,445

$

57,066

$

181,977

$

172,725

Schedule of supplemental information related to leases

Supplemental information related to leases (in thousands):

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows for operating leases

$

114,656

$

108,642

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities

44,163

48,944

v3.24.3
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Stock-Based Compensation  
Schedule of information related to stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures The following table presents information related to stock-based compensation, net of forfeitures (in thousands):

Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Labor expenses

$

2,829

$

2,365

$

7,890

$

7,153

Other operating costs and expenses

97

76

253

227

General and administrative expenses

4,095

4,182

13,353

11,470

Total stock-based compensation

7,021

6,623

21,496

18,850

Income tax benefit

1,755

1,653

5,369

4,706

Total stock-based compensation, net of taxes

$

5,266

$

4,970

$

16,127

$

14,144

Capitalized stock-based compensation (1)

$

58

$

44

$

163

$

131

(1)It is our policy to capitalize the portion of stock-based compensation costs for our internal development department that relates to capitalizable activities such as the design and construction of new restaurants, remodeling existing locations and equipment installation. Capitalized stock-based compensation is included in property and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets.
Schedule of stock option activity

Weighted-

Average

Weighted-

Remaining

Average

Contractual

Aggregate

    

Shares

    

Exercise Price

    

Term

    

Intrinsic Value (1)

(In thousands)

(Per share)

(In years)

(In thousands)

Outstanding at January 2, 2024

1,550

$

45.75

3.8

$

0

Granted

 

81

34.91

Exercised

 

Forfeited or cancelled

 

(156)

50.26

Outstanding at October 1, 2024

1,475

$

44.68

3.8

$

1,007

Exercisable at October 1, 2024

 

1,235

$

45.90

3.1

$

395

(1)Aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between our closing stock price at fiscal period end and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options and represents the pre-tax amount that would have been received by the option holders, had they all exercised their options on the fiscal period-end date.
Schedule of restricted share and restricted share unit activity

Weighted-

Average

    

Shares

    

Fair Value

(In thousands)

(Per share)

Outstanding at January 2, 2024

 

2,886

$

40.28

Granted

 

895

35.19

Vested

 

(522)

46.76

Forfeited

 

(104)

45.78

Outstanding at October 1, 2024

 

3,155

$

37.89

v3.24.3
Net Income Per Share (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Net Income Per Share  
Schedule of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share

Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

(In thousands, except per share data)

Net income

$

29,994

$

17,945

$

115,629

$

88,670

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding

47,750

48,281

47,734

48,489

Dilutive effect of equity awards (1)

1,196

704

1,017

708

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

48,946

48,985

48,751

49,197

Basic net income per share

$

0.63

$

0.37

$

2.42

$

1.83

Diluted net income per share

$

0.61

$

0.37

$

2.37

$

1.80

(1)Shares of common stock equivalents related to outstanding stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units of 2.7 million and 2.8 million for October 1, 2024 and October 3, 2023, were excluded from the diluted calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect. No shares of common stock equivalents related to the Notes were included in the diluted calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect.
v3.24.3
Segment Information (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Segment Information  
Schedule of segment information

Segment information is presented below (in thousands):

Thirteen

Thirteen

Thirty-Nine

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

Weeks Ended

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

    

October 1, 2024

    

October 3, 2023

Revenues:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

647,754

$

628,140

$

1,992,245

$

1,936,621

North Italia

71,878

62,417

218,266

191,654

Other FRC

66,984

58,642

214,850

193,010

Other

 

78,855

 

81,011

 

235,375

 

241,209

Total

$

865,471

$

830,210

$

2,660,736

$

2,562,494

Income from operations:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

87,822

$

67,637

$

274,928

$

231,700

North Italia

4,408

4,081

13,085

15,314

Other FRC

(1,372)

1,036

8,510

15,826

Other

 

(57,158)

 

(53,724)

 

(164,838)

 

(162,413)

Total

$

33,700

$

19,030

$

131,685

$

100,427

Depreciation and amortization:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

16,142

$

15,702

$

49,242

$

47,955

North Italia

2,360

1,578

6,653

4,713

Other FRC

3,031

1,891

8,246

5,627

Other

 

3,766

 

3,666

 

10,874

 

10,829

Total

$

25,299

$

22,837

$

75,015

$

69,124

Impairment of assets and lease termination (income)/expenses:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

(3,858)

$

29

$

(1,732)

$

160

North Italia

Other FRC

55

Other

386

19

155

1,422

Total

$

(3,472)

$

48

$

(1,577)

$

1,637

Preopening costs:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

1,483

$

3,861

$

5,615

$

8,401

North Italia

1,765

1,068

5,179

2,132

Other FRC

2,900

1,764

6,810

4,483

Other

857

49

2,256

784

Total

$

7,005

$

6,742

$

19,860

$

15,800

Capital expenditures:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

22,036

$

22,973

$

52,619

$

54,729

North Italia

9,705

6,573

25,068

19,583

Other FRC

13,393

4,459

23,672

15,629

Other

9,080

3,258

19,153

9,982

Total

$

54,214

$

37,263

$

120,512

$

99,923

    

October 1, 2024

    

January 2, 2024

Total assets:

The Cheesecake Factory restaurants

$

1,495,877

$

1,571,943

North Italia

405,487

346,810

Other FRC

 

405,295

 

399,038

Other

 

629,129

 

522,592

Total

$

2,935,788

$

2,840,383

v3.24.3
Significant Accounting Policies - Basis of Presentation (Details)
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Jan. 02, 2024
Significant Accounting Policies    
Length of fiscal year 364 days 364 days
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2024
Jan. 02, 2024
Level 1    
Assets/(Liabilities)    
Non-qualified deferred compensation assets $ 108,516 $ 94,136
Non-qualified deferred compensation liabilities (107,996) (93,979)
Level 3    
Assets/(Liabilities)    
Acquisition-related contingent consideration and compensation liabilities $ (21,329) $ (25,495)
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements - Beginning and ending amounts of the fair value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Fair Value Measurements    
Payment $ 6,500 $ 13,000
Level 3    
Fair Value Measurements    
Beginning balance 25,495 28,565
Payment (6,506) (12,994)
Change in fair value 2,340 2,444
Ending balance $ 21,329 $ 18,015
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements - Additional information (Details)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
USD ($)
Fair Value Measurements  
Aggregate principal amount $ 345.0
Estimated fair value of the Notes 325.7
Minimum  
Fair Value Measurements  
Undiscounted range of outcomes per the Monte Carlo model 2.6
Maximum  
Fair Value Measurements  
Undiscounted range of outcomes per the Monte Carlo model $ 235.4
v3.24.3
Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2024
Jan. 02, 2024
Inventories    
Restaurant food and supplies $ 31,299 $ 32,283
Bakery finished goods and work in progress 28,654 16,230
Bakery raw materials and supplies 9,852 9,141
Total $ 69,805 $ 57,654
v3.24.3
Gift Cards (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Gift card liabilities:        
Beginning balance $ 192,344 $ 187,483 $ 222,915 $ 219,808
Activations 18,337 17,968 66,978 63,284
Redemptions and breakage (26,423) (25,251) (105,635) (102,892)
Ending balance 184,258 180,200 184,258 180,200
Gift card contract assets:        
Beginning balance 16,900 17,369 19,111 19,886
Deferrals 2,119 2,509 7,678 7,823
Amortization (3,814) (3,914) (11,584) (11,745)
Ending balance $ 15,205 $ 15,964 $ 15,205 $ 15,964
v3.24.3
Long-Term Debt - Revolving Credit Facility (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
USD ($)
item
Oct. 06, 2022
USD ($)
Long-Term Debt    
Net availability for borrowings $ 236.5  
Outstanding debt balance 130.0  
Outstanding letters of credit $ 33.5  
Base Rate | Maximum    
Long-Term Debt    
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent) 0.75%  
Base Rate | Minimum    
Long-Term Debt    
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent) 0.00%  
Fourth amendment    
Long-Term Debt    
Maximum commitments   $ 400.0
Maximum commitments, letter of credit sub-facility   50.0
Additional commitments available   $ 200.0
Fourth amendment | Maximum    
Long-Term Debt    
Net adjusted leverage ratio 4.25  
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent) 1.75%  
Commitment fee (as a percent) 0.25%  
Fourth amendment | Minimum    
Long-Term Debt    
EBITDAR ratio 1.90  
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent) 1.00%  
Commitment fee (as a percent) 0.125%  
Fourth amendment | One-month Term SOFR Rate | Maximum    
Long-Term Debt    
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent) 1.00%  
Fourth amendment | Overnight bank funding rate | Maximum    
Long-Term Debt    
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent) 0.50%  
Amended Credit Agreement | Minimum    
Long-Term Debt    
Multiplier of rent used to compute adjusted debt | item 6  
v3.24.3
Long-Term Debt - Convertible Senior Notes (Details)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 15, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
Oct. 01, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
Oct. 03, 2023
USD ($)
Oct. 01, 2024
USD ($)
D
$ / shares
Oct. 03, 2023
USD ($)
Long-Term Debt          
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued   $ 345,000,000.0   $ 345,000,000.0  
Convertible Senior Notes          
Long-Term Debt          
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued $ 345,000,000.0        
Net proceeds from the sale of the notes 334,900,000        
Interest rate   0.375%   0.375%  
Observation period       30 days  
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger       130.00%  
Number of threshold trading days | D       20  
Number of consecutive threshold trading days | D       30  
Minimum threshold aggregate principal amount of notes outstanding and not called for redemption   $ 150,000,000.0   $ 150,000,000.0  
Cure period in case of a default in the payment of interest       30 days  
Threshold cured period in case of default in other obligations       60 days  
Threshold limit of default with respect to indebtedness for borrowed money   20,000,000   $ 20,000,000  
Threshold limit for occurrence of default in case of rendering of certain judgments against to company or on its subsidiaries   $ 25,000,000   $ 25,000,000  
Minimum percentage of notice holders can give notice in case of default   25   25  
Maximum period of which noteholders to receive special interest as a remedy in case of default       180 days  
Special interest rate as a default remedy   0.50   0.50  
Gross principal balance outstanding   $ 345,000,000.0   $ 345,000,000.0  
Outstanding debt balance   341,600,000   341,600,000  
Unamortized debt issuance costs   3,400,000   3,400,000  
Amortized debt issuance costs   $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000
Effective interest rate   0.96%   0.96%  
Convertible Senior Notes | Convertible Debt Securities | Common Stock          
Long-Term Debt          
Aggregate principal amount of debt issued $ 1,000 $ 1,000   $ 1,000  
Conversion ratio 12.7551     13.7961  
Conversion price | $ / shares $ 78.40 $ 72.48   $ 72.48  
v3.24.3
Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Leases        
Operating $ 38,809 $ 36,620 $ 114,358 $ 107,888
Variable 21,598 20,414 67,500 64,726
Short-term 38 32 119 111
Total $ 60,445 $ 57,066 181,977 172,725
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:        
Operating cash flows from operating leases     114,656 108,642
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities     $ 44,163 $ 48,944
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 25, 2024
Oct. 01, 2024
Jul. 02, 2024
Apr. 02, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Jul. 04, 2023
Apr. 04, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Jan. 02, 2024
Stockholders' Equity                  
Cash dividends declared common stock, net of forfeitures   $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27    
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased   61,000,000.0           61,000,000.0  
Repurchased shares since program inception   57,043,438           57,043,438 56,543,158
Value of treasury stock   $ 1,829,462           $ 1,829,462 $ 1,811,997
Shares repurchased during period   29,450,000           500,000  
Treasury stock repurchased during period   $ 1,080 $ 3,889 $ 12,496 $ 14,671 $ 9,402 $ 12,376    
Q2 dividend                  
Stockholders' Equity                  
Cash dividends declared common stock, net of forfeitures     $ 0.27            
Dividends payable, date declared Jul. 25, 2024                
Dividends payable, date of record Aug. 14, 2024                
Dividends payable, payment date Aug. 27, 2024                
Treasury Stock                  
Stockholders' Equity                  
Value of treasury stock   1,829,200           $ 1,829,200  
Treasury stock repurchased during period   $ 1,100           $ 17,500  
v3.24.3
Stock-Based Compensation - Net of Tax (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Stock-Based Compensation        
Total stock-based compensation $ 7,021 $ 6,623 $ 21,496 $ 18,850
Income tax benefit 1,755 1,653 5,369 4,706
Total stock-based compensation, net of taxes 5,266 4,970 16,127 14,144
Capitalized stock-based compensation 58 44 163 131
Labor expenses        
Stock-Based Compensation        
Total stock-based compensation 2,829 2,365 7,890 7,153
Other operating costs and expenses        
Stock-Based Compensation        
Total stock-based compensation 97 76 253 227
General and administrative expenses        
Stock-Based Compensation        
Total stock-based compensation $ 4,095 $ 4,182 $ 13,353 $ 11,470
v3.24.3
Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Jan. 02, 2024
Stock options          
Stock option activity, Shares          
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)     1,550    
Granted (in shares)     81    
Exercised (in shares) 0 0 0 0  
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares)     (156)    
Outstanding at end of the period (in shares) 1,475   1,475   1,550
Exercisable at end of the period (in shares) 1,235   1,235    
Weighted Average Exercise Price          
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)     $ 45.75    
Granted (in dollars per share)     34.91    
Forfeited or cancelled (in dollars per share)     50.26    
Outstanding at end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 44.68   44.68   $ 45.75
Exercisable at end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 45.90   $ 45.90    
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (In years)          
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (In years)     3 years 9 months 18 days   3 years 9 months 18 days
Exercisable at end of the period (In years)     3 years 1 month 6 days    
Aggregate Intrinsic Value          
Outstanding at beginning of year     $ 0    
Outstanding at end of the period $ 1,007   1,007   $ 0
Exercisable at end of the period 395   395    
Unrecognized Stock-based Compensation Expense          
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expenses related to unvested stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units $ 1,600   $ 1,600    
Expected weighted average period for recognition of compensation expense related to unvested stock option     2 years 1 month 6 days    
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units          
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units, Shares          
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares)     2,886    
Granted (in shares)     895    
Vested (in shares)     (522)    
Forfeited (in shares)     (104)    
Outstanding at end of the period (in shares) 3,155   3,155   2,886
Fair value of shares vested $ 1,900 $ 3,300 $ 24,400 $ 19,900  
Weighted Average Fair Value          
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)     $ 40.28    
Granted (in dollars per share) $ 36.69 $ 36.81 35.19    
Vested (in dollars per share)     46.76    
Forfeited (in dollars per share)     45.78    
Outstanding at end of the period (in dollars per share) $ 37.89   $ 37.89   $ 40.28
Unrecognized Stock-based Compensation Expense          
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expenses related to unvested stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units $ 61,700   $ 61,700    
Expected weighted average period for recognition of compensation expense related to unvested stock option     3 years    
v3.24.3
Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]        
Net Income (Loss) $ 29,994 $ 17,945 $ 115,629 $ 88,670
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding 47,750 48,281 47,734 48,489
Basic net income per share $ 0.63 $ 0.37 $ 2.42 $ 1.83
Diluted net (loss)/income per common share:        
Dilutive effect of equity awards 1,196 704 1,017 708
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding 48,946 48,985 48,751 49,197
Diluted net income per share $ 0.61 $ 0.37 $ 2.37 $ 1.80
v3.24.3
Net Income Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - shares
shares in Millions
9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units        
Net Income/(Loss) Per Share        
Antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of basic earnings per share (in shares) 2.7 2.8    
Common Stock        
Net Income/(Loss) Per Share        
Antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of basic earnings per share (in shares)     0.0  
Restricted stock        
Net Income/(Loss) Per Share        
Antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of basic earnings per share (in shares)     3.2 2.8
v3.24.3
Segment Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Oct. 01, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Jan. 02, 2024
Segment Information          
Revenues $ 865,471 $ 830,210 $ 2,660,736 $ 2,562,494  
Income from operations 33,700 19,030 131,685 100,427  
Depreciation and amortization expenses 25,299 22,837 75,015 69,124  
Impairment of assets and lease termination (income)/expenses (3,472) 48 (1,577) 1,637  
Preopening costs 7,005 6,742 19,860 15,800  
Capital expenditures 54,214 37,263 120,512 99,923  
Total assets 2,935,788   2,935,788   $ 2,840,383
The Cheesecake Factory restaurants          
Segment Information          
Revenues 647,754 628,140 1,992,245 1,936,621  
Income from operations 87,822 67,637 274,928 231,700  
Depreciation and amortization expenses 16,142 15,702 49,242 47,955  
Impairment of assets and lease termination (income)/expenses (3,858) 29 (1,732) 160  
Preopening costs 1,483 3,861 5,615 8,401  
Capital expenditures 22,036 22,973 52,619 54,729  
Total assets 1,495,877   1,495,877   1,571,943
North Italia          
Segment Information          
Revenues 71,878 62,417 218,266 191,654  
Income from operations 4,408 4,081 13,085 15,314  
Depreciation and amortization expenses 2,360 1,578 6,653 4,713  
Preopening costs 1,765 1,068 5,179 2,132  
Capital expenditures 9,705 6,573 25,068 19,583  
Total assets 405,487   405,487   346,810
Other FRC          
Segment Information          
Revenues 66,984 58,642 214,850 193,010  
Income from operations (1,372) 1,036 8,510 15,826  
Depreciation and amortization expenses 3,031 1,891 8,246 5,627  
Impairment of assets and lease termination (income)/expenses       55  
Preopening costs 2,900 1,764 6,810 4,483  
Capital expenditures 13,393 4,459 23,672 15,629  
Total assets 405,295   405,295   399,038
Other          
Segment Information          
Revenues 78,855 81,011 235,375 241,209  
Income from operations (57,158) (53,724) (164,838) (162,413)  
Depreciation and amortization expenses 3,766 3,666 10,874 10,829  
Impairment of assets and lease termination (income)/expenses 386 19 155 1,422  
Preopening costs 857 49 2,256 784  
Capital expenditures 9,080 $ 3,258 19,153 $ 9,982  
Total assets $ 629,129   $ 629,129   $ 522,592
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Subsequent Events (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended
Oct. 23, 2024
Oct. 01, 2024
Jul. 02, 2024
Apr. 02, 2024
Oct. 03, 2023
Jul. 04, 2023
Apr. 04, 2023
Subsequent Events              
Quarterly cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)   $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27
Subsequent Events | Q3 dividend              
Subsequent Events              
Quarterly cash dividend declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.27            
Dividends payable, date declared Oct. 23, 2024            
Dividends payable, date of record Nov. 13, 2024            
Dividends payable, payment date Nov. 26, 2024