# Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE)

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## Company

- Legal name: CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC
- Ticker: CAKE (Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0000887596
- Industry: Retail-Eating  Places (SIC 5812)
- Headquarters: Calabasas Hills, CA
- Fiscal year ends: December 30
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: thecheesecakefactory.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatcheesecake
- Next earnings date: Jan 26, 2027 (estimated from past 8-K timing)

## Key facts

- Revenue: $3.8B for the fiscal year ended Dec 30, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926018643/0001104659-26-018643-index.html
- Operating income: $187.3M for the fiscal year ended Dec 30, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926018643/0001104659-26-018643-index.html
- Net income: $148.4M for the fiscal year ended Dec 30, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926018643/0001104659-26-018643-index.html
- SG&A: $244.9M for the fiscal year ended Dec 30, 2025 (10-K filed Feb 23, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926018643/0001104659-26-018643-index.html
- Employees: 48,400 as of Dec 30, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926018643/cake-20251230x10k.htm
- Shares outstanding: 49,855,413 as of Oct 26, 2026 (10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926121460/0001104659-26-121460-index.html
- Auditor: Kpmg LLP, California, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926018643/cake-20251230x10k.htm

## Business

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. As of February 23, 2026, we owned and operated 368 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory ® (216 locations), North Italia ® (48 locations), Flower Child ® (43 locations) and additional brands within our Fox Restaurant Concepts (“Other FRC”) portfolio (55 locations). Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory ® restaurants operate under licensing agreements.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926018643/cake-20251230x10k.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $3.8B | $187.3M | $148.4M | $244.9M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $3.6B | $178.3M | $156.8M | $228.7M |
| Jan 2, 2024 | $3.4B | $108.6M | $101.4M | $217.4M |
| Jan 3, 2023 | $3.3B | $38.9M | $43.1M | $205.8M |
| Dec 28, 2021 | $2.9B | $82.3M | $72.4M | $186.1M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/cheesecake-factory-inc.json

## Officers and directors

- David Overton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Source: 8-K filed Oct 27, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926119176/tm2628239d1_ex99-1.htm
- Matthew Eliot Clark, EXEC VP, CFO. Source: Form 4 filed Jul 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000145176326000012/0001451763-26-000012-index.htm
- David M. Gordon, PRESIDENT. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000156988026000012/0001569880-26-000012-index.htm
- Keith Carango, PRESIDENT (SUBSIDIARY). Source: Form 4 filed Feb 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000173762426000002/0001737624-26-000002-index.htm
- Scarlett May, EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 3, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000130551226000012/0001305512-26-000012-index.htm
- Ashley W. Hanscom, PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashley-hanscom-3336187. Source: Form 4 filed Jul 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000197179726000010/0001971797-26-000010-index.htm
- Spero G. Alex, EVP Operations - CFRI. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sperogalex. Source: Form 4 filed Feb 26, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000211358726000008/0002113587-26-000008-index.htm
- Adam S. Gordon, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926042016/tm261408-1_def14a.htm
- Alexander L. Cappello, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926042016/tm261408-1_def14a.htm
- Edie A. Ames, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926042016/tm261408-1_def14a.htm
- Janice L. Meyer, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926042016/tm261408-1_def14a.htm
- Jerome I. Kransdorf, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926042016/tm261408-1_def14a.htm
- Keith T. Carango, President, The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Incorporated. Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926042016/tm261408-1_def14a.htm
- Khanh Collins, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926042016/tm261408-1_def14a.htm
- Matthew E. Clark, Named in proxy. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matthew-clark-2733974. Source: DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926042016/tm261408-1_def14a.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Oct 27, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926119176/tm2628239d1_8k.htm
- Jul 28, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926087561/tm2621325d1_8k.htm
- Jun 3, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926070125/tm2616600d1_8k.htm
- Apr 29, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926051574/tm2612833d1_8k.htm
- Mar 31, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926037831/tm2610653d1_8k.htm
- Feb 18, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926017090/tm266472d1_8k.htm
- Oct 28, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465925103205/tm2529478d1_8k.htm
- Jul 29, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465925071758/tm2521811d1_8k.htm
- May 28, 2025: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465925053643/tm2516285d1_8k.htm
- Apr 30, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465925042573/tm2513418d1_8k.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Oct 29, 2026: Matthew Eliot Clark (EXEC VP, CFO) sold 23,832 shares, about $2.7M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000145176326000014/0001451763-26-000014-index.htm
- Oct 29, 2026: Scarlett May (EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL) sold 2,939 shares, about $335,402. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000130551226000014/0001305512-26-000014-index.htm
- Oct 29, 2026: Alexander L. Cappello (Director) sold 425 shares, about $48,327. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000119353226000012/0001193532-26-000012-index.htm
- Aug 17, 2026: Janice L. Meyer (Director) sold 1,958 shares, about $214,127. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000180471226000004/0001804712-26-000004-index.htm
- Aug 10, 2026: David M. Gordon (PRESIDENT) sold 31,950 shares, about $3.5M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000156988026000012/0001569880-26-000012-index.htm
- Aug 10, 2026: Edie A. Ames (Director) sold 3,000 shares, about $320,850. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000135199726000004/0001351997-26-000004-index.htm
- Aug 5, 2026: David Overton (CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O.) sold 94,145 shares, about $10.0M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000090216226000012/0000902162-26-000012-index.htm
- Aug 4, 2026: Alexander L. Cappello (Director) sold 64 shares, about $6,789. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000119353226000010/0001193532-26-000010-index.htm
- Aug 3, 2026: Alexander L. Cappello (Director) sold 2,254 shares, about $229,094. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000119353226000008/0001193532-26-000008-index.htm
- Jul 31, 2026: Scarlett May (EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL) sold 7,978 shares, about $819,021. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000130551226000012/0001305512-26-000012-index.htm
- Jul 30, 2026: Ashley W. Hanscom (PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER) sold 3,500 shares, about $350,000. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000197179726000010/0001971797-26-000010-index.htm
- Jul 30, 2026: Matthew Eliot Clark (EXEC VP, CFO) sold 68,900 shares, about $6.8M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000145176326000012/0001451763-26-000012-index.htm
- Jun 2, 2026: Alexander L. Cappello (Director) sold 2,490 shares, about $161,601. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000119353226000006/0001193532-26-000006-index.htm
- May 1, 2026: David Overton (CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O.) sold 104,000 shares, about $6.3M. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000090216226000010/0000902162-26-000010-index.htm
- Mar 10, 2026: Scarlett May (EVP, GENERAL COUNSEL) sold 5,206 shares, about $327,718. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000130551226000008/0001305512-26-000008-index.htm

## What management said

- "We delivered an exceptional third quarter, generating record quarterly revenue, with margins and earnings also exceeding our expectations" David Overton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (8-K filed Oct 27, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926119176/tm2628239d1_ex99-1.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 27, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926119176/tm2628239d1_8k.htm
- 10-K filed Feb 23, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926018643/cake-20251230x10k.htm
- 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926121460/cake-20260929x10q.htm
- DEF 14A filed Apr 10, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/887596/000110465926042016/tm261408-1_def14a.htm

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