10-K annual report · filed Feb 23, 2026

CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 23, 2026. It reported revenue of $3.8B (+4.7% year over year) and net income of $148M.

  • Top risk flagged: Interest rate risk on Revolver Facility borrowings, potential $1.1 million annual interest expense increase from 1% rate rise

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$3.8B
+4.7% YoY
Net income
$148M
−5.3% YoY
Operating margin
5.0%
+0.0 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$3.06
−4.4% YoY
ROE
34.0%
−1.3 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$301M
+12.3% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC (CAKE) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business: Operates experiential dining restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts in US and Canada
  • New emphasis: Recorded $23.0 million impairment expenses mainly on North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe, and Other FRC locations, reflecting strategic portfolio review
  • Strategic shift: Focus on optimizing brand mix by closing or relocating underperforming restaurants and addressing lease terminations
  • Quantitative highlights: Long-lived assets and lease assets increased to $869.7M and $1.44B, respectively; net income $148.4M vs $156.8M in prior year
  • Noteworthy fact: Significant increase in cash and equivalents to $215.7M from $84.2M, driven by improved operating cash flow of $301.3M in fiscal 2025

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Commodity and wage inflation returned to historical levels in fiscal 2024 after recent volatility
  • No hedging contracts in place as of fiscal 2025 year-end for managing commodity cost risk
  • 1% hypothetical food cost increase impacts food and beverage costs by $8.1 million in fiscal 2025 and 2024
  • Supply risks from geopolitical events, weather, and international factors remain significant risks
  • Management negotiating contracts for key commodities in fiscal 2026 but success not guaranteed

Risk Factors

  • Interest rate risk on Revolver Facility borrowings, potential $1.1 million annual interest expense increase from 1% rate rise
  • Market risk from variable life insurance investments affecting net income by $3.2 million decline with 10% asset value drop

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