The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) 10-Q 8 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000887596	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	1-Jul-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-30	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	49,538,583
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$25,577	$61,751
Accounts receivable	9,158	10,081
Income tax receivable	2,767	4,529
Other receivables	31,505	55,461
Inventories	36,379	35,478
Prepaid expenses	42,021	42,595
Deferred income taxes	16,008	16,008
Total current assets	163,415	225,903
Property and equipment, net	810,855	795,379
Other assets:	'	'
Intangible assets, net	19,084	18,647
Prepaid rent	46,178	47,064
Other	40,989	37,121
Total other assets	106,251	102,832
Total assets	1,080,521	1,124,114
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	47,494	35,418
Other accrued expenses	207,419	228,829
Total current liabilities	254,913	264,247
Deferred income taxes	97,047	97,237
Deferred rent	74,082	74,690
Deemed landlord financing liability	72,470	66,197
Long term debt	25,000	'
Other noncurrent liabilities	47,871	44,390
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	'	'
Common stock, $.01 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 91,136,323 and 90,632,325 issued and outstanding at July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	911	906
Additional paid-in capital	619,049	602,469
Retained earnings	1,027,838	989,451
Treasury stock, 41,460,270 and 38,865,951 shares at cost at July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	-1,138,660	-1,015,473
Total stockholders' equity	509,138	577,353
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$1,080,521	$1,124,114

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
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 outstanding	91,136,323	90,632,325
Common stock, shares issued	91,136,323	90,632,325
Treasury stock, shares	41,460,270	38,865,951

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$496,406	$470,118	$977,837	$933,136
Costs and expenses:	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales	120,667	112,947	240,029	227,240
Labor expenses	160,777	151,162	320,227	302,145
Other operating costs and expenses	119,577	113,805	235,210	224,783
General and administrative expenses	29,042	27,811	60,284	56,600
Depreciation and amortization expenses	20,534	19,215	40,785	38,445
Impairment of assets and lease terminations	510	1,505	696	2,149
Preopening costs	2,608	2,503	4,842	3,817
Total costs and expenses	453,715	428,948	902,073	855,179
Income from operations	42,691	41,170	75,764	77,957
Interest and other expense, net	-1,544	-1,271	-2,935	-2,581
Income before income taxes	41,147	39,899	72,829	75,376
Income tax provision	11,098	11,316	20,262	21,501
Net income	$30,049	$28,583	$52,567	$53,875
Net income per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.61	$0.54	$1.05	$1.02
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.59	$0.52	$1.01	$0.99
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	49,349	52,892	50,044	52,574
Diluted (in shares)	51,358	55,073	52,098	54,692
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.14	$0.12	$0.28	$0.24

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$906	$602,469	$989,451	($1,015,473)	$577,353
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	90,632	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	52,567	'	52,567
Cash dividends declared	'	'	-14,180	'	-14,180
Issuance of common stock from stock options exercised	4	8,616	'	'	8,620
Issuance of common stock from stock options exercised (in shares)	449	'	'	'	'
Tax impact of stock options exercised, net of cancellations	'	5,032	'	'	5,032
Stock-based compensation	'	7,836	'	'	7,836
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures	1	'	'	'	1
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures (in shares)	55	'	'	'	'
Treasury stock purchases	'	'	'	-123,187	-123,187
Payment for future treasury stock purchases under accelerated stock repurchase agreement	'	-4,904	'	'	-4,904
Balance at Jul. 01, 2014	$911	$619,049	$1,027,838	($1,138,660)	$509,138
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 01, 2014	91,136	'	'	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$52,567	$53,875
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	40,785	38,445
Deferred income taxes	-190	4,718
Impairment of assets and lease terminations	617	1,505
Stock-based compensation	7,738	6,813
Tax impact of stock options exercised, net of cancellations	5,032	2,372
Excess tax benefit related to stock options exercised	-4,923	-3,265
Other	897	-713
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Accounts receivable	923	3,614
Other receivables	23,956	20,251
Inventories	-901	-6,854
Prepaid expenses	574	1,765
Other assets	-2,945	614
Accounts payable	12,076	-11,363
Income taxes receivable/payable	1,762	-3,110
Other accrued expenses	-15,860	-20,021
Cash provided by operating activities	122,108	88,646
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Additions to property and equipment	-57,810	-37,517
Additions to intangible assets	-646	-811
Cash used in investing activities	-58,456	-38,328
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Deemed landlord financing proceeds	5,105	2,947
Deemed landlord financing payments	-1,246	-1,009
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	8,620	49,421
Excess tax benefit related to stock options exercised	4,923	3,265
Cash dividends paid	-14,137	-12,605
Borrowings on credit facility	25,000	'
Treasury stock purchases	-123,187	-45,283
Payment for future treasury stock purchases under accelerated stock repurchase agreement	-4,904	'
Cash used in financing activities	-99,826	-3,264
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-36,174	47,054
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	61,751	83,569
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	25,577	130,623
Supplemental disclosures:	'	'
Interest paid	2,605	2,253
Income taxes paid	13,703	17,515
Construction payable	$3,342	$1,628

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	'
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	'
	1.  Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
	The accompanying 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”) prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  The financial statements presented herein have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, but 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 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 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 December 31, 2013 filed with the SEC on February 27, 2014.
	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.
	We utilize a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Tuesday closest to December 31st for financial reporting purposes.  Fiscal year 2014 consists of 52 weeks and will end on December 30, 2014.  Fiscal 2013, which ended on December 31, 2013, was also a 52-week year.
	Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting guidance that provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model. This will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition requirements and will require entities to recognize revenue at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. This guidance is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and will not have a material impact on our financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance that requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions. This guidance was effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  The adoption of this new guidance did not have any effect on our financial statements.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Inventories	'
Inventories	'
	2.  Inventories
	Inventories consisted of (in thousands):
		July 1, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Restaurant food and supplies	$	13,396	$	15,648
	Bakery finished goods and work in progress	17,658		14,672
	Bakery raw materials and supplies	5,325		5,158
	Total	$	36,379	$	35,478

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Long-Term Debt	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	3.  Long-Term Debt
	On October 16, 2013, we entered into a new loan agreement (“Facility”) which amended and restated in its entirety our prior loan agreement dated December 3, 2010.  This Facility, which matures on October 16, 2018, provides us with revolving loan commitments totaling $200 million, of which $50 million may be used for issuances of letters of credit.  Availability under the Facility is reduced by outstanding letters of credit, which are used to support our self-insurance programs.  The Facility contains a commitment increase feature that could provide for an additional $100 million in available credit upon our request and the satisfaction of certain conditions.  Our obligations under the Facility are unsecured.  Certain of our material subsidiaries have guaranteed our obligations under the Facility.  At July 1, 2014, we had net availability for borrowings of $154 million, based on an outstanding debt balance of $25 million and $21 million in standby letters of credit.  The borrowings under this Facility were used to fund a portion of the Accelerated Stock Repurchase (“ASR”) program we entered into on February 27, 2014.  See Note 5 for further discussion of our ASR program.  We did not draw or repay any amounts under the current or previous credit facility during fiscal year 2013.
	We are subject to certain financial covenants under the Facility requiring us to maintain (i) a maximum “Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio” of 4.0, comprised of debt plus eight times rent minus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents in excess of $25 million divided by “EBITDAR” (trailing 12-month earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, noncash stock option expense, rent and permitted acquisition costs) and (ii) a trailing 12-month minimum EBITDAR to interest and rental expense ratio (“EBITDAR Ratio”) of 1.9.  Our Net Adjusted Leverage and EBITDAR Ratios were 2.6 and 3.0, respectively, at July 1, 2014, and we were in compliance with the financial covenants in effect at that date.  The Facility also limits cash distributions with respect to our equity interests, such as cash dividends and share repurchases, based on the Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio.
	Borrowings under the Facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate equal to either (i) the Adjusted LIBO Rate plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.75% based on our Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio or (ii) the highest of (a) the rate of interest publicly announced by JPMorgan Chase Bank as its prime rate in effect, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate from time to time plus 0.5% or (c) the one-month Adjusted LIBO Rate plus 1.0%, plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% based on our Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio.  Under the Facility, we paid certain customary loan origination fees and owe a fee on the unused portion of the Facility ranging from 0.15% to 0.30% also based on our Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	4. Commitments and Contingencies
	On April 11, 2013, a current restaurant hourly employee filed a class action lawsuit in the California Superior Court, Placer County, alleging that the Company violated the California Labor Code and California Business and Professions Code, by requiring employees to purchase uniforms for work (Sikora v. The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc., et al; Case No SCV0032820).  A similar lawsuit covering a different time period was also filed in Placer County (Reed v. The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. et al; Case No. S CV 27073).  By stipulation the parties agreed to transfer the Reed and Sikora cases to Los Angeles County.  Both cases (Case Nos. SCV0032820 and S CV 2703) were subsequently coordinated together in Los Angeles County by order of the Judicial Council.  On November 15, 2013, the Company filed a motion to strike certain causes of action raised in Case No. SCV003820, which motion is currently scheduled for hearing on September 10, 2014.  We were also arbitrating similar uniform and related issues under federal law in separate collective actions in Alabama, Colorado, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas (Smith v. The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. et al; Case No. 3 06 0829).  On October 24, 2013, the arbitrator in the Tennessee matter (Case No. 3 06 0829) denied summary judgment motions filed both by the claimants and by us on the uniform issue.  In January 2013, the arbitrator in the Ohio matter (Case No. 3 06 0829) ruled in favor of the Company on the material claims raised in the Ohio arbitration, including uniform, minimum wage and overtime issues, while finding in favor of the claimants on two non-material claims.  The claimants then filed a motion to vacate the Ohio arbitration decision.  These lawsuits and arbitrations sought unspecified amounts of penalties and other monetary payments on behalf of the respective claimants and other purported class members.  On May 29, 2014, the parties agreed to a confidential settlement that was approved by the arbitrator in Case No. 3 06 0829.  We expensed an immaterial amount for this settlement in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
	Within the ordinary course of our business, we are subject to private lawsuits, government audits, administrative proceedings and other claims.  These matters typically involve claims from guests, staff members and others related to operational 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 these allegations are valid or whether we are legally determined to be liable.  At this time, we believe that the final disposition of any pending lawsuits, audits, 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.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Stockholders' Equity	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	5. Stockholders’ Equity
	During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, our Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.14 per share which was paid on May 20, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 7, 2014.  On July 21, 2014, our Board approved a cash dividend of $0.165 per share to be paid on August 19, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 6, 2014, representing an increase of 18% over our previously declared quarterly dividend.  Future decisions to pay, increase or decrease dividends continue to be at the discretion of the Board and will be dependent on our operating performance, financial condition, capital expenditure requirements and other such factors that the Board considers relevant.
	In July 2013, our Board increased the authorization to repurchase our common stock by 7.5 million shares to 48.5 million shares.  Under this and all previous authorizations, we have cumulatively repurchased 41.5 million shares at a total cost of $1,138.7 million through July 1, 2014, including 0.5 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $24.2 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2014.
	Our share repurchase authorization 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.  The timing and number of shares repurchased pursuant to the share repurchase authorization are subject to a number of factors, including legal constraints and financial covenants under our Facility that limit share repurchases based on a defined ratio.  See Note 3 for further discussion of our long-term debt.  Shares may be repurchased in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions at times and prices considered appropriate by us.  Purchases in the open market are made in compliance with Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”).  We make the determination to repurchase shares based on several factors, including an evaluation of current and future capital needs associated with new restaurant development, current and forecasted cash flows, including dividend payments, a review of our capital structure and cost of capital, our share price and current market conditions.  Our objectives with regard to share repurchases are to offset the dilution to our shares outstanding that results from equity compensation grants and to supplement our earnings per share growth.
	In October 2013, our Board approved the adoption of a prearranged share repurchase plan under Rule 10b5-1 (“10b5-1 Plan”) of the Act, effective from January 2, 2014 through July 1, 2014.  This 10b5-1 Plan terminated on July 1, 2014 in accordance with its terms.  On July 21, 2014, our Board approved the adoption of a new 10b5-1 Plan, which is effective from September 5, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
	On July 21, 2014, our Board also approved the terms of a share repurchase plan (“10b-18 Plan”) under which we are authorized to repurchase shares of our common stock in open market transactions in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Act, effective from July 28, 2014 through August 12, 2014.
	On February 27, 2014, we entered into a collared accelerated stock repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with a financial institution to repurchase $75 million of our common stock.  The minimum number of shares to be repurchased, 1.4 million, was delivered in March  2014.  Upon settlement of the ASR program, we received an additional 0.2 million shares on July 21, 2014.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	6.  Stock-Based Compensation
	The following table presents information related to stock-based compensation (in thousands):
			Thirteen			Thirteen			Twenty-Six			Twenty-Six
			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended
			July 1, 2014			July 2, 2013			July 1, 2014			July 2, 2013
	Labor expenses		$	1,196		$	1,049		$	2,536		$	2,093
	Other operating costs and expenses		42			52			89			98
	General and administrative expenses		2,661			2,307			5,113			4,622
	Total stock-based compensation		3,899			3,408			7,738			6,813
	Income tax benefit		1,491			1,304			2,960			2,606
	Total stock-based compensation, net of taxes		$	2,408		$	2,104		$	4,778		$	4,207
	Capitalized stock-based compensation (1)		$	51		$	41		$	99		$	88
		-1		It is our policy to capitalize the portion of stock-based compensation costs for our internal development and construction, legal, and facilities departments that relates to capitalizable activities such as the design and construction of new restaurants, remodeling existing locations, lease, intellectual property and liquor license acquisition activities and equipment installation.  Capitalized stock-based compensation is included in property and equipment, net and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
	Stock Options
	We did not issue any stock options during the second quarters of fiscal 2014 or fiscal 2013.
	Stock option activity during the twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 2014 was as follows:
			Shares		Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
					Average			Average		Intrinsic Value (1)
					Exercise Price			Remaining
								Contractual
								Term
			(In thousands)		(Per share)			(In years)		(In thousands)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		4,823		$	23.7		4.1		$	118,505
	Granted		330		48.19
	Exercised		(449	)	19.22
	Forfeited or cancelled		(26	)	30.26
	Outstanding at July 1, 2014		4,678		$	25.82		3.9		$	98,824
	Exercisable at July 1, 2014		2,649		$	23.74		3.1		$	61,213
		-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.
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 2014 was $3.8 million and $12.7 million, respectively.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 2, 2013 was $11.7 million and $19.8 million, respectively.  As of July 1, 2014, the total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options was $14.1 million, which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of approximately 2.3 years.
	Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units
	Restricted share and restricted share unit activity during the thirteen weeks ended July 1, 2014 was as follows:
			Shares		Weighted
					Average
					Fair Value
			(In thousands)		(Per share)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,672		$	32.81
	Granted		307		48.11
	Vested		(166	)	23.01
	Forfeited		(56	)	36.19
	Outstanding at July 1, 2014		1,757		$	36.3
	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 at the grant date for restricted shares and restricted share units issued during the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2013 was $48.19 and $39.75, respectively.  The fair value of shares that vested during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 2014 was $0.1 million and $3.8 million, respectively.  The fair value of shares that vested during the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 2, 2013 was $6 thousand and $2.4 million, respectively.  As of July 1, 2014, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted shares and restricted share units was $37.4 million, which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of approximately 3.4 years.

Net_Income_Per_Share

Net Income Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
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Net Income Per Share	'
	7.  Net Income Per Share
	At July 1, 2014 and July 2, 2013, 1.8 million and 1.5 million shares, respectively, of restricted stock issued to employees were unvested, and therefore excluded from the calculation of basic earnings per share for the fiscal quarters ended on those dates.  Diluted net income per share includes the dilutive effect of outstanding equity awards, calculated using the treasury stock method.  Assumed proceeds from the in-the-money options include the windfall tax benefits, net of shortfalls, calculated under the “as-if” method as prescribed by FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718, “Compensation — Stock Option Compensation.”
		Thirteen		Thirteen		Twenty-Six		Twenty-Six
		Weeks Ended		Weeks Ended		Weeks Ended		Weeks Ended
		July 1, 2014		July 2, 2013		July 1, 2014		July 2, 2013
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	30,049	$	28,583	$	52,567	$	53,875
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	49,349		52,892		50,044		52,574
	Dilutive effect of equity awards	2,009		2,181		2,054		2,118
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	51,358		55,073		52,098		54,692
	Basic net income per share	$	0.61	$	0.54	$	1.05	$	1.02
	Diluted net income per share	$	0.59	$	0.52	$	1.01	$	0.99
	Shares of common stock equivalents of 0.4 million and 0.8 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 1, 2014, respectively, and 0.5 million and 1.1 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 2, 2013, respectively, were excluded from the diluted calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect.
	Certain of our restricted stock awards are considered participating securities as these awards include non-forfeitable rights to dividends with respect to unvested shares.  As such, they must be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method.  Under the two-class method, a portion of net income is allocated to participating securities, and therefore is excluded from the calculation of earnings per share allocated to common shares.  The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method resulted in an immaterial difference from the amounts displayed in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Segment Information	'
Segment Information	'
	8.  Segment Information
	For decision-making purposes, our management reviews discrete financial information for The Cheesecake Factory, Grand Lux Cafe and RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen restaurants, our bakery division and our international licensing operations.  Based on quantitative thresholds set forth in ASC 280, “Segment Reporting,” The Cheesecake Factory is our only business that meets the criteria of a reportable operating segment.  Grand Lux Cafe, RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen, bakery and international licensing operations are combined in Other. Unallocated corporate expenses, assets and capital expenditures are presented below as reconciling items to the amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements.
	Segment information is presented below (in thousands):
			Thirteen			Thirteen			Twenty-Six			Twenty-Six
			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended
			July 1, 2014			July 2, 2013			July 1, 2014			July 2, 2013
	Revenues:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	451,454		$	424,845		$	888,060		$	837,396
	Other		44,952			45,273			89,777			95,740
	Total		$	496,406		$	470,118		$	977,837		$	933,136
	Income from operations:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants (1)		$	65,046		$	62,718		$	123,036		$	121,955
	Other (2)		4,589			5,106			9,015			9,606
	Corporate		(26,944		)	(26,654		)	(56,287		)	(53,604		)
	Total		$	42,691		$	41,170		$	75,764		$	77,957
	Depreciation and amortization:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	16,897		$	15,551		$	33,651		$	31,066
	Other		2,609			2,605			5,200			5,225
	Corporate		1,028			1,059			1,934			2,154
	Total		$	20,534		$	19,215		$	40,785		$	38,445
	Capital expenditures:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	25,906		$	20,721		$	54,022		$	33,995
	Other		418			1,305			1,412			1,483
	Corporate		1,385			910			2,376			2,039
	Total		$	27,709		$	22,936		$	57,810		$	37,517
			July 1, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Total assets:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	792,709		$	813,780
	Other		151,604			155,231
	Corporate		136,208			155,103
	Total		$	1,080,521		$	1,124,114
		-1		Includes $0.2 million and $0.5 million in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014, respectively, related to the relocation of one restaurant.  Also includes $1.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 related to the relocation of two restaurants.  These items were recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations.
		-2		Includes $0.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 for three Grand Lux Cafe locations where we discontinued operations.  This item was recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Subsequent Events	'
Subsequent Events	'
	9.  Subsequent Events
	On July 21, 2014, we received 0.2 million shares of our common stock upon settlement of our ASR program.  See Stockholders’ Equity for further discussion of this program.
	On July 21, 2014, our Board approved a cash dividend of $0.165 per share to be paid on August 19, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 6, 2014, representing an increase of 18% over our previously declared quarterly dividend.
	On July 21, 2014, our Board approved the adoption of a 10b5-1 Plan, which is effective from September 5, 2014 through December 31, 2014.  On July 21, 2014, our Board also approved the terms of a10b-18 Plan, which is effective from July 28, 2014 through August 12, 2014.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign1

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued accounting guidance that provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model. This will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition requirements and will require entities to recognize revenue at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. This guidance is effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and will not have a material impact on our financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance that requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions. This guidance was effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.  The adoption of this new guidance did not have any effect on our financial statements.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Inventories	'
Schedule of inventories	'
	Inventories consisted of (in thousands):
		July 1, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Restaurant food and supplies	$	13,396	$	15,648
	Bakery finished goods and work in progress	17,658		14,672
	Bakery raw materials and supplies	5,325		5,158
	Total	$	36,379	$	35,478

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation	'
Schedule of information related to stock-based compensation	'
	The following table presents information related to stock-based compensation (in thousands):
			Thirteen			Thirteen			Twenty-Six			Twenty-Six
			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended
			July 1, 2014			July 2, 2013			July 1, 2014			July 2, 2013
	Labor expenses		$	1,196		$	1,049		$	2,536		$	2,093
	Other operating costs and expenses		42			52			89			98
	General and administrative expenses		2,661			2,307			5,113			4,622
	Total stock-based compensation		3,899			3,408			7,738			6,813
	Income tax benefit		1,491			1,304			2,960			2,606
	Total stock-based compensation, net of taxes		$	2,408		$	2,104		$	4,778		$	4,207
	Capitalized stock-based compensation (1)		$	51		$	41		$	99		$	88
		-1		It is our policy to capitalize the portion of stock-based compensation costs for our internal development and construction, legal, and facilities departments that relates to capitalizable activities such as the design and construction of new restaurants, remodeling existing locations, lease, intellectual property and liquor license acquisition activities and equipment installation.  Capitalized stock-based compensation is included in property and equipment, net and other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
Schedule of stock option activity	'
			Shares		Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
					Average			Average		Intrinsic Value (1)
					Exercise Price			Remaining
								Contractual
								Term
			(In thousands)		(Per share)			(In years)		(In thousands)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		4,823		$	23.7		4.1		$	118,505
	Granted		330		48.19
	Exercised		(449	)	19.22
	Forfeited or cancelled		(26	)	30.26
	Outstanding at July 1, 2014		4,678		$	25.82		3.9		$	98,824
	Exercisable at July 1, 2014		2,649		$	23.74		3.1		$	61,213
		-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	'
			Shares		Weighted
					Average
					Fair Value
			(In thousands)		(Per share)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,672		$	32.81
	Granted		307		48.11
	Vested		(166	)	23.01
	Forfeited		(56	)	36.19
	Outstanding at July 1, 2014		1,757		$	36.3

Net_Income_Per_Share_Tables

Net Income Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Net Income Per Share	'
Schedule of basic and diluted income (loss) per share	'
		Thirteen		Thirteen		Twenty-Six		Twenty-Six
		Weeks Ended		Weeks Ended		Weeks Ended		Weeks Ended
		July 1, 2014		July 2, 2013		July 1, 2014		July 2, 2013
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	30,049	$	28,583	$	52,567	$	53,875
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	49,349		52,892		50,044		52,574
	Dilutive effect of equity awards	2,009		2,181		2,054		2,118
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	51,358		55,073		52,098		54,692
	Basic net income per share	$	0.61	$	0.54	$	1.05	$	1.02
	Diluted net income per share	$	0.59	$	0.52	$	1.01	$	0.99

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
Segment Information	'
Schedule of segment information	'
	Segment information is presented below (in thousands):
			Thirteen			Thirteen			Twenty-Six			Twenty-Six
			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended			Weeks Ended
			July 1, 2014			July 2, 2013			July 1, 2014			July 2, 2013
	Revenues:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	451,454		$	424,845		$	888,060		$	837,396
	Other		44,952			45,273			89,777			95,740
	Total		$	496,406		$	470,118		$	977,837		$	933,136
	Income from operations:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants (1)		$	65,046		$	62,718		$	123,036		$	121,955
	Other (2)		4,589			5,106			9,015			9,606
	Corporate		(26,944		)	(26,654		)	(56,287		)	(53,604		)
	Total		$	42,691		$	41,170		$	75,764		$	77,957
	Depreciation and amortization:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	16,897		$	15,551		$	33,651		$	31,066
	Other		2,609			2,605			5,200			5,225
	Corporate		1,028			1,059			1,934			2,154
	Total		$	20,534		$	19,215		$	40,785		$	38,445
	Capital expenditures:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	25,906		$	20,721		$	54,022		$	33,995
	Other		418			1,305			1,412			1,483
	Corporate		1,385			910			2,376			2,039
	Total		$	27,709		$	22,936		$	57,810		$	37,517
			July 1, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Total assets:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	792,709		$	813,780
	Other		151,604			155,231
	Corporate		136,208			155,103
	Total		$	1,080,521		$	1,124,114
		-1		Includes $0.2 million and $0.5 million in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014, respectively, related to the relocation of one restaurant.  Also includes $1.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 related to the relocation of two restaurants.  These items were recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations.
		-2		Includes $0.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 for three Grand Lux Cafe locations where we discontinued operations.  This item was recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign2

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	'	'
Length of fiscal year	'364 days	'364 days

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories	'	'
Restaurant food and supplies	$13,396	$15,648
Bakery finished goods and work in progress	17,658	14,672
Bakery raw materials and supplies	5,325	5,158
Total	$36,379	$35,478

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014	Oct. 16, 2013
	item
Long-term debt	'	'
Maximum commitments	'	$200
Maximum commitments, letter of credit subfacility	'	50
Additional available credit	'	100
Net availability for borrowings	154	'
Outstanding borrowings	25	'
Outstanding letters of credit	21	'
Multiplier of rent used to compute Adjusted Debt	8	'
Threshold amount of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents above which amounts are netted against debt for calculation of net adjusted leverage ratio	$25	'
Trailing period for which EBITDAR is computed	'12 months	'
Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio	2.6	'
EBITDAR Ratio	3	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'
Financial covenant, EBITDAR Ratio	1.9	'
Commitment fee (as a percent)	0.15%	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'
Financial covenant, EBITDAR Ratio	4	'
Commitment fee (as a percent)	0.30%	'
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'
Credit facility, floating interest rate basis	'Adjusted LIBO Rate	'
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent)	1.00%	'
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent)	1.75%	'
Federal Funds Effective Rate [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'
Credit facility, floating interest rate basis	'Federal Funds Effective Rate	'
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent)	0.50%	'
One Month Adjusted LIBO Rate [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'
Credit facility, floating interest rate basis	'one-month Adjusted LIBO Rate	'
Fixed percentage added to variable rate	1.00%	'
One Month Adjusted LIBO Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent)	0.00%	'
One Month Adjusted LIBO Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'
Long-term debt	'	'
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent)	0.75%	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
	item
Commitments and Contingencies	'
Number of non-material claims	2

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 21, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
						Subsequent Event [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.14	$0.12	$0.28	$0.24	'	$0.17	'	'
Increase in cash dividend declared (as a percent)	'	'	'	'	'	18.00%	'	'
Stockholders Equity:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Additional number of shares authorized to repurchase	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	7,500,000
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	48,500,000
Repurchased shares since program inception	41,460,270	'	41,460,270	'	38,865,951	'	41,500,000	'
Value of shares repurchased since program inception	$1,138,660	'	$1,138,660	'	$1,015,473	'	$1,138,700	'
Shares repurchased during period	'	'	'	'	'	'	500,000	'
Treasury stock repurchased during period	'	'	$123,187	'	'	'	$24,200	'

Stockholders_Equity_Details_2

Stockholders' Equity (Details 2) (Collared Accelerated Repurchase Program [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 21, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014
Share Repurchase Program	'	'
Common stock repurchase authorized amount	$0.20	$75
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Share Repurchase Program	'	'
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased	'	1.4

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation	$3,899	$3,408	$7,738	$6,813
Income tax benefit	1,491	1,304	2,960	2,606
Total stock-based compensation, net of taxes	2,408	2,104	4,778	4,207
Capitalized stock-based compensation	51	41	99	88
Labor Expenses [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation	1,196	1,049	2,536	2,093
Other Operating Costs and Expenses [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation	42	52	89	98
General and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	'	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation	$2,661	$2,307	$5,113	$4,622

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Employee Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock option activity, shares	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding, at the beginning of the period (in shares)	'	'	4,823	'	'
Granted (in shares)	'	'	330	'	'
Exercised (in shares)	'	'	-449	'	'
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares)	'	'	-26	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	4,678	'	4,678	'	4,823
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)	2,649	'	2,649	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise price	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	'	'	$23.70	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	'	'	$48.19	'	'
Exercised (in dollars per share)	'	'	$19.22	'	'
Forfeited or cancelled (in dollars per share)	'	'	$30.26	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$25.82	'	$25.82	'	$23.70
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$23.74	'	$23.74	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period	'	'	'3 years 10 months 24 days	'	'4 years 1 month 6 days
Outstanding at the end of the period	'	'	'3 years 10 months 24 days	'	'4 years 1 month 6 days
Exercisable at the end of the period	'	'	'3 years 1 month 6 days	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period	'	'	$118,505,000	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period	98,824,000	'	98,824,000	'	118,505,000
Exercisable at the end of the period	61,213,000	'	61,213,000	'	'
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	3,800,000	11,700,000	12,700,000	19,800,000	'
Unrecognized Stock-based Compensation Expense	'	'	'	'	'
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expenses related to unvested stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units	14,100,000	'	14,100,000	'	'
Expected weighted average period for recognition of compensation expense related to unvested stock option	'	'	'2 years 3 months 18 days	'	'
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized Stock-based Compensation Expense	'	'	'	'	'
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expenses related to unvested stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units	37,400,000	'	37,400,000	'	'
Expected weighted average period for recognition of compensation expense related to unvested stock option	'	'	'3 years 4 months 24 days	'	'
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	'	'	1,672	'	'
Granted (in shares)	'	'	307	'	'
Vested (in shares)	'	'	-166	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	'	'	-56	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	1,757	'	1,757	'	'
Fair value of shares vested	$100,000	$6,000,000	$3,800,000	$2,400,000	'
Weighted Average Fair Value	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	'	'	$32.81	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$48.19	$39.75	$48.11	'	'
Vested (in dollars per share)	'	'	$23.01	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	'	'	$36.19	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$36.30	'	$36.30	'	'

Net_Income_Per_Share_Details

Net Income Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013
Net income per share	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of basic earnings per share (in shares)	400,000	500,000	800,000	1,100,000
Net income per share, basic and diluted	'	'	'	'
Net income	$30,049	$28,583	$52,567	$53,875
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	49,349,000	52,892,000	50,044,000	52,574,000
Dilutive effect of equity awards (in shares)	2,009,000	2,181,000	2,054,000	2,118,000
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	51,358,000	55,073,000	52,098,000	54,692,000
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.61	$0.54	$1.05	$1.02
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.59	$0.52	$1.01	$0.99
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net income per share	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of basic earnings per share (in shares)	'	'	1,800,000	1,500,000

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014	Apr. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Apr. 02, 2013	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	item	item		item
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$496,406,000	'	$470,118,000	'	$977,837,000	$933,136,000	'
Income from operations	42,691,000	'	41,170,000	'	75,764,000	77,957,000	'
Depreciation and amortization	20,534,000	'	19,215,000	'	40,785,000	38,445,000	'
Capital expenditures	27,709,000	'	22,936,000	'	57,810,000	37,517,000	'
Total assets	1,080,521,000	'	'	'	1,080,521,000	'	1,124,114,000
The Cheesecake Factory [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	451,454,000	'	424,845,000	'	888,060,000	837,396,000	'
Income from operations	65,046,000	'	62,718,000	'	123,036,000	121,955,000	'
Depreciation and amortization	16,897,000	'	15,551,000	'	33,651,000	31,066,000	'
Capital expenditures	25,906,000	'	20,721,000	'	54,022,000	33,995,000	'
Total assets	792,709,000	'	'	'	792,709,000	'	813,780,000
Number of restaurants for which impairment and lease termination expenses were recorded	1	1	'	2	'	'	'
Pre-tax lease termination expenses	500,000	200,000	'	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax impairment expense	'	'	'	1,500,000	'	'	'
Other Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	44,952,000	'	45,273,000	'	89,777,000	95,740,000	'
Income from operations	4,589,000	'	5,106,000	'	9,015,000	9,606,000	'
Depreciation and amortization	2,609,000	'	2,605,000	'	5,200,000	5,225,000	'
Capital expenditures	418,000	'	1,305,000	'	1,412,000	1,483,000	'
Total assets	151,604,000	'	'	'	151,604,000	'	155,231,000
Other Segments [Member] | Grand Lux Cafe [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax lease termination expenses	'	'	'	600,000	'	'	'
Number of restaurants discontinued	'	'	'	3	'	'	'
Corporate Segment [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Segment information	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income from operations	-26,944,000	'	-26,654,000	'	-56,287,000	-53,604,000	'
Depreciation and amortization	1,028,000	'	1,059,000	'	1,934,000	2,154,000	'
Capital expenditures	1,385,000	'	910,000	'	2,376,000	2,039,000	'
Total assets	$136,208,000	'	'	'	$136,208,000	'	$155,103,000

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Jul. 01, 2014	Jul. 02, 2013	Jul. 21, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014	Jul. 21, 2014
					Collared Accelerated Repurchase Program [Member]	Collared Accelerated Repurchase Program [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent events	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock repurchase authorized amount	'	'	'	'	$0.20	$75	'
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.14	$0.12	$0.28	$0.24	'	'	$0.17
Common Stock Increase in Dividend Declared as Percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	18.00%