The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) 10-K 2 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014	Feb. 16, 2015	Jul. 01, 2014
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC
Entity Central Index Key	887596
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	30-Dec-14
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-18
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$2,159,555,294
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		49,951,875
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$58,018	$61,751
Accounts receivable	15,170	10,081
Income tax receivable	17,383	4,529
Other receivables	62,327	55,461
Inventories	33,255	35,478
Prepaid expenses	38,233	42,595
Deferred income taxes	15,076	16,008
Total current assets	239,462	225,903
Property and equipment, net	828,305	795,379
Other assets:
Intangible assets, net	20,781	18,647
Prepaid rent	46,212	47,064
Other	41,692	37,121
Total other assets	108,685	102,832
Total assets	1,176,452	1,124,114
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	57,325	35,418
Other accrued expenses	264,686	228,829
Total current liabilities	322,011	264,247
Deferred income taxes	96,509	97,237
Deferred rent	73,857	74,690
Deemed landlord financing liability	77,165	66,197
Other noncurrent liabilities	50,400	44,390
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 91,790,499 and 90,632,325 issued at December 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	918	906
Additional paid-in capital	654,033	602,469
Retained earnings	1,060,211	989,451
Treasury stock, 41,919,312 and 38,865,951 shares at cost at December 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	-1,158,652	-1,015,473
Total stockholders' equity	556,510	577,353
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,176,452	1,124,114
Preferred stock
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
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	91,790,499	90,632,325
Treasury stock, shares	41,919,312	38,865,951
Preferred stock
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

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Revenues	$1,976,624	$1,877,910	$1,809,017
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales	490,306	455,685	450,153
Labor expenses	646,102	603,069	580,192
Other operating costs and expenses	478,504	452,571	439,559
General and administrative expenses	119,094	114,728	104,156
Depreciation and amortization expenses	82,835	78,558	74,433
Impairment of assets and lease terminations	696	-561	9,536
Preopening costs	14,356	12,906	12,289
Total costs and expenses	1,831,893	1,716,956	1,670,318
Income from operations	144,731	160,954	138,699
Interest and other expense, net	-6,187	-4,504	-4,725
Income before income taxes	138,544	156,450	133,974
Income tax provision	37,268	42,094	35,551
Net income	$101,276	$114,356	$98,423
Net income per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$2.04	$2.19	$1.85
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.96	$2.10	$1.78
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	49,567	52,229	53,185
Diluted (in shares)	51,584	54,377	55,211
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.61	$0.52	$0.24

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_STO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Total
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Jan. 03, 2012	$859	$455,339	$816,977	($730,422)	$542,753
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 03, 2012	85,863
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income			98,423		98,423
Cash dividends declared			-12,868		-12,868
Tax impact of stock options exercised, net of cancellations		2,435			2,435
Stock-based compensation		11,090			11,090
Common stock issued under stock based compensation plans	19	39,266			39,285
Common stock issued under stock based compensation plans (in shares)	1,949
Treasury stock purchases				-101,392	-101,392
Balance at Jan. 01, 2013	878	508,130	902,532	-831,814	579,726
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 01, 2013	87,812
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income			114,356		114,356
Cash dividends declared			-27,437		-27,437
Tax impact of stock options exercised, net of cancellations		7,159			7,159
Stock-based compensation		14,312			14,312
Common stock issued under stock based compensation plans	28	72,868			72,896
Common stock issued under stock based compensation plans (in shares)	2,820
Treasury stock purchases				-183,659	-183,659
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			101,276		101,276
Cash dividends declared			-30,516		-30,516
Tax impact of stock options exercised, net of cancellations		8,906			8,906
Stock-based compensation		17,033			17,033
Common stock issued under stock based compensation plans	12	22,929			22,941
Common stock issued under stock based compensation plans (in shares)	1,158
Treasury stock purchases		2,696		-143,179	-140,483
Balance at Dec. 30, 2014	$918	$654,033	$1,060,211	($1,158,652)	$556,510
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 30, 2014	91,790

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$101,276	$114,356	$98,423
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	82,835	78,558	74,433
Deferred income taxes	204	4,633	-12,758
Impairment of assets and lease terminations	245	3,294	5,469
Stock-based compensation	16,817	14,135	10,838
Tax impact of stock options exercised, net of cancellations	8,906	7,159	2,435
Excess tax benefit related to stock options exercised	-8,861	-7,765	-2,801
Other	2,059	-464	1,259
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	-5,079	4,477	-3,224
Other receivables	-6,867	-6,486	-16,004
Inventories	2,223	-6,642	-626
Prepaid expenses	4,362	-2,708	-3,389
Other assets	-3,645	-3,997	-6,533
Accounts payable	18,180	-11,580	10,839
Income taxes receivable/payable	-12,854	-5,742	6,685
Other accrued expenses	39,848	23,557	30,325
Cash provided by operating activities	239,649	204,785	195,371
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment	-113,982	-106,289	-86,442
Additions to intangible assets	-1,879	-1,654	-1,712
Cash used in investing activities	-115,861	-107,943	-88,154
Cash flows from financing activities:
Deemed landlord financing proceeds	14,143	13,672	2,098
Deemed landlord financing payments	-2,650	-2,143	-1,887
Borrowings on credit facility	25,000
Repayments on credit facility	-25,000
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	22,940	72,896	39,283
Excess tax benefit related to stock options exercised	8,861	7,765	2,801
Cash dividends paid	-30,332	-27,191	-12,762
Treasury stock purchases	-140,483	-183,659	-101,392
Cash used in financing activities	-127,521	-118,660	-71,859
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-3,733	-21,818	35,358
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	61,751	83,569	48,211
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	58,018	61,751	83,569
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid	5,430	4,602	4,434
Income taxes paid	41,074	37,259	40,954
Construction payable	$10,124	$6,397	$4,666

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	1.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Description of Business
	As of February 27, 2015, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (referred to herein as the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) operated 189 Company-owned upscale casual dining restaurants under The Cheesecake Factory®, Grand Lux Cafe® and RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen® marks.  Internationally, eight The Cheesecake Factory branded restaurants operate under licensing agreements.  We also operated two bakery production facilities, which produce desserts for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated and its wholly owned subsidiaries 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.
	We utilize a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Tuesday closest to December 31st for financial reporting purposes.  Fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 each consisted of 52 weeks.  Fiscal year 2015 will also consist of 52 weeks.
	Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation.
	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 those estimates.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Amounts receivable from credit card processors, totaling $9.9 million and $10.3 million at December 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are considered cash equivalents because they are both short-term and highly liquid in nature and are typically converted to cash within three days of the sales transaction.  Checks issued, but not yet presented for payment to our bank, are reflected as a reduction of cash and cash equivalents.
	Accounts and Other Receivables
	Our accounts receivable principally result from credit sales to bakery customers.  Other receivables consist of various amounts due from our gift card resellers, insurance providers, landlords and others in the ordinary course of business.
	Concentration of Credit Risk
	Financial instruments that potentially subject us to a concentration of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents and receivables.  We maintain our day-to-day operating cash balances in non-interest-bearing transaction accounts, which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000.  We invest our excess cash in a money market deposit account, which is insured by the FDIC up to $250,000.  Although we maintain balances that exceed the federally insured limit, we have not experienced any losses related to this balance, and we believe credit risk to be minimal.
	We consider the concentration of credit risk for accounts receivable to be minimal due to the payment histories and general financial condition of our larger outside bakery customers.  Concentration of credit risk related to other receivables is limited as this balance is comprised primarily of amounts due from our gift card resellers, insurance providers and landlords for the reimbursement of tenant improvements.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	For cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.  The fair value of deemed landlord financing liabilities is determined using current applicable rates for similar instruments as of the balance sheet date (fair value hierarchy Level 2 per ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement.”)  At December 30, 2014, the fair value of our deemed landlord financing liabilities is $79.2 million versus a carrying value of $80.2 million.
	Inventories
	Inventories consist of restaurant food and other supplies, bakery raw materials, and bakery finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market on an average cost basis at the restaurants and on a first-in, first-out basis at the bakeries.
	Property and Equipment
	We record property and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Improvements are capitalized while repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.  Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets or the lease term, whichever is shorter.  Leasehold improvements include the cost of our internal development and construction department.  Depreciation and amortization periods are as follows:
	Buildings and land improvements	25 to 30 years
	Leasehold improvements	10 to 30 years
	Furnishings, fixtures and equipment	3 to 15 years
	Computer software and equipment	3 to 5 years
	Gains and losses related to property and equipment disposals are recorded in interest and other expenses, net.
	Indefinite-Lived Assets
	Our trademarks and transferable alcoholic beverage licenses have indefinite lives and, therefore, are not subject to amortization.  At December 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amounts included in intangibles, net for these items were $12.9 million and $11.4 million, respectively.  We test these assets for impairment at least annually by comparing the fair value of each asset with its carrying amount.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Lease Terminations
	We assess the potential impairment of our long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets or asset group may not be recoverable.  Factors considered include, but are not limited to, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner in which an asset is being used, an expectation that an asset will be disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life and significant negative industry or economic trends.  We regularly review restaurants that are cash flow negative for the previous four quarters and those that are being considered for closure or relocation to determine if impairment testing is warranted.  At any given time, we may be monitoring a small number of locations, and future impairment charges could be required if individual restaurant performance does not improve.
	We have determined that our asset group for impairment testing is comprised of the assets and liabilities of each of our individual restaurants, as this is the lowest level of identifiable cash flows.  We have identified leasehold improvements as the primary asset because it is the most significant component of our restaurant assets, it is the principal asset from which our restaurants derive their cash flow generating capacity and it has the longest remaining useful life.  The recoverability is assessed in most cases by comparing the carrying value of the assets to the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by these assets.  Impairment losses are measured as the amount by which the carrying values of the assets exceed their fair values.
	During fiscal 2014, we incurred $0.7 million of accelerated depreciation, future rent and other closing costs related to the relocation of one The Cheesecake Factory.  In fiscal 2013, we incurred expenses of $0.6 million for future rent and other closing costs associated with the closure of three Grand Lux Cafe restaurants and $3.7 million of impairment, accelerated depreciation and closing costs related to the relocation of four The Cheesecake Factory restaurants.  In fiscal 2013, we also recorded $4.9 million in income from a landlord in connection with the early termination of one of these leases and for waiving our right to exercise renewal options.  These amounts were recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations.
	Revenue Recognition
	Our revenues consist of sales from our restaurant operations, sales from our bakery operations to our licensees and other third-party customers, and royalties on our licensees’ restaurant sales.  Revenues from restaurant sales are recognized when payment is tendered at the point of sale.  Revenues from bakery sales are recognized upon transfer of title to customers.  Royalties from international licensees are accrued as revenue when earned.  Revenues are presented net of sales taxes.  The obligation is included in other accrued expenses until the taxes are remitted to the appropriate taxing authorities.
	We recognize a liability upon the sale of our gift cards and recognize revenue when these gift cards are redeemed in our restaurants.  Based on our historical redemption patterns, we can reasonably estimate the amount of gift cards for which redemption is remote, which is referred to as “breakage.”  Breakage is recognized over a three-year period in proportion to historical redemption trends and is classified as revenues in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  We recognized $5.4 million, $4.4 million and $5.7 million of gift card breakage in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Incremental direct costs related to gift card sales, including commissions and credit card fees, are deferred and recognized in earnings in the same pattern as the related gift card revenue.
	Certain of our promotional programs include multiple element arrangements that incorporate both delivered and undelivered components.  We allocate revenue using the relative selling price of each deliverable and recognize it upon delivery of each component.
	Leases
	We currently lease all of our restaurant locations.  We evaluate each lease to determine its appropriate classification as an operating or capital lease for financial reporting purposes.  All of our restaurant leases are classified as operating leases.  Minimum base rent, which generally escalates over the term of the lease, is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  The initial lease term includes the build-out, or rent holiday, period for our leases, where no rent payments are typically due under the terms of the lease. Contingent rent expense, which is based on a percentage of revenue, is recorded to the extent it exceeds minimum base rent per the lease agreement.
	We expend cash for leasehold improvements furnishings, fixtures and equipment to build out and equip our leased premises.  We may also expend cash for structural additions that we make to leased premises.  Generally a portion of the leasehold improvements and building costs are reimbursed to us by our landlords as construction contributions.  If obtained, landlord construction contributions usually take the form of up-front cash, full or partial credits against our future minimum or percentage rents, or a combination thereof.  Depending on the specifics of the leased space and the lease agreement, amounts paid for structural components are recorded during the construction period as either prepaid rent or property and equipment and the landlord construction contributions are recorded as either an offset to prepaid rent or as a deemed landlord financing liability.
	For those leases for which we are deemed the owner of the property during construction, upon completion, we perform an analysis on the leases to determine if they qualify for sale-leaseback treatment.  For those qualifying leases, the deemed landlord financing liability and the associated property and equipment are removed and the difference is reclassified to either prepaid or deferred rent and amortized over the lease term as an increase or decrease to rent expense.  If the lease does not qualify for sale-leaseback treatment, the deemed landlord financing liability is amortized over the lease term based on the rent payments designated in the lease agreement.
	Self-Insurance Liabilities
	We retain the financial responsibility for a significant portion of our risks and associated liabilities with respect to workers’ compensation, general liability, employee health benefits, employment practices and other insurable risks.  The accrued liabilities associated with our self-insured programs are based on our estimate of the ultimate costs to settle known claims as well as claims incurred but not yet reported to us (“IBNR”) as of the balance sheet date and are recorded in other accrued expenses.  Our estimated liabilities are not discounted and are based on information provided by our insurance brokers and insurers, combined with our judgment regarding a number of assumptions and factors, including the frequency and severity of claims, claims development history, case jurisdiction, applicable legislation and our claims settlement practices.  We maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our individual claim exposure for many of our programs.  The estimated amounts receivable from our third-party insurers under this coverage are recorded in other receivables.
	Stock-Based Compensation
	We maintain performance incentive plans under which equity awards may be granted to employees and consultants.  We account for the awards based on fair value measurement guidance and amortize to expense over the vesting period.  We reclassify the excess tax benefit resulting from the exercise of stock options out of cash flows from operating activities and into cash flows from financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.  See Note 11 for further discussion of our stock-based compensation.
	Advertising Costs
	We expense advertising production costs at the time the advertising first takes place; all other advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Most of our advertising costs are included in other operating costs and expenses and were $6.2 million, $5.9 million and $5.8 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Preopening Costs
	Preopening costs include all costs to relocate and compensate restaurant management employees during the preopening period, costs to recruit and train hourly restaurant employees, and wages, travel and lodging costs for our opening training team and other support staff members.  Also included in preopening costs are expenses for maintaining a roster of trained managers for pending openings, the associated temporary housing and other costs necessary to relocate managers in alignment with future restaurant opening and operating needs, and corporate travel and support activities.  We expense preopening costs as incurred.
	Income Taxes
	We provide for federal, state and foreign income taxes currently payable and for deferred taxes that result from differences between financial accounting rules and tax laws governing the timing of recognition of various income and expense items.  We recognize deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the future tax effects of such temporary differences based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of existing assets and liabilities using the statutory rates expected in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.  The effect on deferred taxes of any enacted change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  Income tax credits are recorded as a reduction of tax expense.
	We account for uncertain tax positions under Financial Accounting Standards Board guidance, which requires that a position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return be recognized (or derecognized) in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that the position would be sustained on its technical merits upon examination by tax authorities, taking into account available administrative remedies and litigation.  A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate resolution.  We recognize interest related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.  Penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded in general and administrative expenses.
	Net Income per Share
	Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  At December 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and January 1, 2013, 1.8 million, 1.7 million and 1.3 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 years 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 718, “Compensation — Stock Option Compensation.”
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	101,276	$	114,356	$	98,423
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	49,567		52,229		53,185
	Dilutive effect of equity awards	2,017		2,148		2,026
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	51,584		54,377		55,211
	Basic net income per share	$	2.04	$	2.19	$	1.85
	Diluted net income per share	$	1.96	$	2.10	$	1.78
Shares of common stock equivalents of 1.0 million, 1.2 million and 2.9 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 results in an immaterial difference from the amounts displayed in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investment by and distribution to owners.  For fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, our comprehensive income consisted solely of net income.
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 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.  Early adoption is not permitted.
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.

Other_Receivables

Other Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Other Receivables
Other Receivables
	2.     Other Receivables
	Other receivables consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Receivable from gift card resellers	$	35,261	$	27,784
	Other	27,066		27,677
	Total	$	62,327	$	55,461

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Inventories
Inventories
	3.     Inventories
	Inventories consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Restaurant food and supplies	$	14,936	$	15,648
	Bakery finished goods and work in progress	13,236		14,672
	Bakery raw materials and supplies	5,083		5,158
	Total	$	33,255	$	35,478

Prepaid_Expenses

Prepaid Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Prepaid Expenses
Prepaid Expenses
	4.     Prepaid Expenses
	Prepaid expenses consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Gift card costs	$	20,863	$	16,401
	Rent	5,030		13,902
	Other	12,340		12,292
	Total	$	38,233	$	42,595

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment
	5.     Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Land and related improvements	$	15,852		$	15,852
	Buildings	20,610			20,835
	Leasehold improvements	1,037,912			977,873
	Furnishings, fixtures and equipment	360,063			335,294
	Computer software and equipment	46,257			52,105
	Restaurant smallwares	27,579			26,351
	Construction in progress	26,941			21,517
	Property and equipment, total	1,535,214			1,449,827
	Less: accumulated depreciation	(706,909		)	(654,448		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	828,305		$	795,379
	Depreciation expenses related to property and equipment for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $82.4 million, $78.1 million and $74.0 million, respectively.  Repair and maintenance expenses for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $42.7 million, $40.8 million and $40.8 million, respectively.

Other_Accrued_Expenses

Other Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Other Accrued Expenses
Other Accrued Expenses
	6.     Other Accrued Expenses
	Other accrued expenses consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Gift cards	$	123,619	$	97,517
	Self-Insurance	55,156		46,238
	Salaries and wages	22,967		26,705
	Employee benefits	17,441		15,985
	Payroll and sales taxes	14,799		13,727
	Other	30,704		28,657
	Total	$	264,686	$	228,829

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Long-Term Debt
Long-Term Debt
	7.     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 subject to the lenders electing to increase their commitments or by means of the addition of new lenders.  Our obligations under the Facility are unsecured.  Certain of our material subsidiaries have guaranteed our obligations under the Facility.  At December 30, 2014, we had net availability for borrowings of $178.8 million, based on a zero outstanding debt balance and $21.2 million in standby letters of credit.
	We borrowed $25 million under this Facility in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 to fund a portion of the accelerated stock repurchase program we entered into in February 2014.  We repaid this debt balance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.  We did not withdraw or repay any amounts under the current or previous credit facility during fiscal 2013.  See Note 10 for further discussion of our accelerated stock repurchase program.
	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 2.9, respectively, at December 30, 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 will pay a fee on the unused portion of the Facility ranging from 0.15% to 0.30% also based on our Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio.
	We capitalized interest expense related to new restaurant openings and major remodels totaling $0.8 million, $0.7 million and $0.6 million in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities

Other Noncurrent Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
	8.     Other Noncurrent Liabilities
	Other noncurrent liabilities consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Executive Savings Plan	$	40,842	$	35,398
	Other	9,558		8,992
	Total	$	50,400	$	44,390
	See Note 12 for further discussion of our Executive Savings Plan.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
	9.     Commitments and Contingencies
	We currently lease all of our restaurant locations under operating leases, with remaining terms ranging from less than one year to 20 years, excluding unexercised renewal options.  The restaurant leases typically include land and building shells, require contingent rent above the minimum base rent payments based on a percentage of sales ranging from 3% to 10%, have escalating minimum rent requirements over the term of the lease and require various expenses incidental to the use of the property.  A majority of our leases provide for a reduced level of overall rent obligation should specified co-tenancy requirements not be satisfied.  Most leases have renewal options.  Many of our leases also provide early termination rights permitting us to terminate the lease prior to expiration in the event our sales are below a stated level for a period of time, generally conditioned upon repayment of the unamortized allowances contributed by landlords to the build out of the leased premises.  We also lease automobiles and certain equipment under operating lease agreements.
	As of December 30, 2014, the aggregate minimum annual lease payments under operating leases, including amounts characterized as deemed landlord financing payments are as follows (in thousands):
	2015	$	76,303
	2016	78,105
	2017	78,061
	2018	77,946
	2019	78,149
	Thereafter	597,129
	Total	$	985,693
	Rent expense on all operating leases was as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
	Straight-lined minimum base rent	$	71,828	$	69,427	$	68,524
	Contingent rent	19,895		20,698		20,104
	Common area maintenance and taxes	31,074		29,552		28,039
	Total	$	122,797	$	119,677	$	116,667
	We enter into various obligations for the purchase of goods and for the construction of restaurants.  At December 30, 2014, our purchase obligations approximated $164.2 million, $90.5 million of which is due in fiscal 2015.  (See Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments in Part II, Item 7 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for more information on our purchase obligations.)
	As credit guarantees to insurers, we have $21.2 million in standby letters of credit related to our self-insurance liabilities.  All standby letters of credit are renewable annually.
	We retain the financial responsibility for a significant portion of our risks and associated liabilities with respect to workers’ compensation, general liability, employee health benefits, employment practices and other insurable risks.  The accrued liabilities associated with these programs are based on our estimate of the ultimate costs to settle known claims as well as claims incurred but not yet reported to us (“IBNR”) as of the balance sheet date.  Our estimated liabilities are not discounted and are based on information provided by our insurance brokers and insurers, combined with our judgment regarding a number of assumptions and factors, including the frequency and severity of claims, claims development history, case jurisdiction, applicable legislation and our claims settlement practices.  We maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our individual claim exposure for many of our programs.  Significant judgment is required to estimate IBNR amounts as parties have yet to assert such claims.  If actual claims trends, including the severity or frequency of claims, differ from our estimates, our financial results could be impacted.  At December 30, 2014, the total accrued liability for our self-insured plans was $55.2 million.
	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. SCV27073).  By stipulation the parties agreed to transfer the Reed and Sikora cases to Los Angeles County.  Both cases (Case Nos. SCV0032820 and SCV27073) 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 March 11, 2015.  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. Final payments under the settlement agreement were made in November 2014 following the end of the claims period.  We expensed immaterial amounts for this settlement in the first and third quarters of fiscal 2014.
	On November 26, 2014, a former restaurant hourly employee filed a class action lawsuit in the San Diego County Superior Court alleging that the Company violated the California Labor Code and California Business and Professions Code, by failing to pay overtime, to permit required rest breaks, and to provide accurate wage statements, among other claims. (Masters v. The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc., et al; Case No 37-2014-00040278).  The lawsuit seeks unspecified amounts of fees, penalties and other monetary payments on behalf of the plaintiff and other purported class members. We intend to vigorously defend this action.  Based on the current status of this matter, we have not reserved for any potential future payments.
	On January 14, 2015, a former restaurant hourly employee filed a class action lawsuit in the San Diego County Superior Court alleging that the Company violated the California Labor Code and California Business and Professions Code, by failing to permit required meal and rest breaks, and to provide accurate wage statements, among other claims. (Garcia v. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, et al; Case No 37-2015-00001408).  The lawsuit seeks unspecified amounts of fees, penalties and other monetary payments on behalf of the plaintiff and other purported class members.  We intend to vigorously defend this action.  Based on the current status of this matter, we have not reserved for any potential future payments.
	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 customers, 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.
	We have employment agreements with certain of our executive officers that provide for payments to those officers in the event of an actual or constructive termination of their employment, including following a change in control of the Company or otherwise without cause or in the event of death or disability, as defined in those agreements.  Aggregate payments totaling approximately $2.1 million would have been required by those agreements had all such officers terminated their employment for reasons requiring such payments as of December 30, 2014.  In addition, the employment agreement with our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), which is in effect through April 1, 2015, specifies an annual founder’s retirement benefit of $650,000 for ten years after termination of his full time employment.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity
	10.  Stockholders’ Equity
	In July 2012, our Board approved the initiation of a cash dividend to our stockholders, which is subject to quarterly Board approval.  Cash dividends of $0.61 and $0.52 were declared during fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Future decisions to pay, increase or decrease dividends are 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 41.9 million shares at a total cost of $1,158.7 million through December 30, 2014.  During fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, we repurchased 3.1 million, 4.5 million and 3.2 million shares of our common stock at a cost of $143.2 million, $183.7 million and $101.4 million, respectively.  Repurchased common stock is reflected as a reduction of stockholders’ equity.
	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.  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 under 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.  The timing and number of shares repurchased are also subject to legal constraints and financial covenants under our Facility that limit share repurchases based on a defined ratio.  See Note 7 for further discussion of our long-term debt.  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.  On July 21, 2014, our Board approved the adoption of a new 10b5-1 Plan, effective from September 5, 2014 through December 31, 2014.  These 10b5-1 Plans terminated on July 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014, respectively, in accordance with their terms.  On October 20, 2014, our Board approved the adoption of an additional 10b5-1 Plan, which is effective from January 2, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
	On July 21, 2014, our Board approved the terms of a share repurchase plan (“10b-18 Plan”) under which we were authorized to repurchase shares of our common stock in open market transactions in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Act, which plan was 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
	11.  Stock-Based Compensation
	We maintain performance incentive plans under which incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, deferred shares, performance shares and performance units may be granted to employees and consultants.  Our current practice is to issue new shares, rather than treasury shares, upon stock option exercises and for restricted share grants.  To date, we have only granted non-qualified stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units of common stock under these plans.  Non-employee directors have received only non-qualified stock options under a non-employee director equity plan, which expired in May 2007. Currently, we do not have a plan under which non-employee directors may be granted stock options or other equity interests in the Company.
	In May 2013, our Board approved an amendment to our 2010 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the plan to 6.6 million shares from 4.8 million shares.  This amendment was approved by our stockholders at our annual meeting held on May 29, 2013.  This is our only active performance incentive plan, and approximately 1.0 million of these shares were available for grant as of December 30, 2014.
	Stock options generally vest at 20% per year and expire eight to ten years from the date of grant.  Restricted shares and restricted share units generally vest between three to five years from the date of grant and require that the staff member remains employed in good standing with the Company as of the vesting date.  Since restricted shares and restricted share units provide strong retention power through economic value to our staff members even when our stock price remains flat or declines, and it also reduces our total share usage, we have generally increased the proportion of restricted shares and restricted share units versus stock option grants over the past several years.  Equity awards for certain executive officers may vest earlier in the event of a change of control, as defined in the plan.
	The following table presents information related to stock-based compensation (in thousands):
			Fiscal Year
			2014			2013			2012
	Labor expenses		$	5,245		$	4,478		$	3,445
	Other operating costs and expenses		216			195			187
	General and administrative expenses		11,356			9,462			7,206
	Total stock-based compensation		16,817			14,135			10,838
	Income tax benefit		6,433			5,407			4,146
	Total stock-based compensation, net of taxes		$	10,384		$	8,728		$	6,692
	Capitalized stock-based compensation (1)		$	216		$	177		$	255
		-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
	The weighted average fair value at the grant date for options issued during fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $15.48, $10.83 and $12.00 per option, respectively.  The fair value of options at the grant date was estimated utilizing the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following weighted average assumptions for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively: (a) an expected option term of 6.5 years, 6.4 years and 6.1 years, (b) expected stock price volatility of 32.9%, 33.5% and 40.5% , (c) a risk-free interest rate of 2.2%, 1.4% and 1.4%, and (d) a dividend yield on our stock of 1.2%, 1.3% and 0.2%.
	The expected option term represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar options, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior.  Expected stock price volatility is based on a combination of the historical volatility of our stock and the implied volatility of actively traded options on our common stock.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant with an equivalent remaining term.  The dividend yield is based on anticipated cash dividend payouts.  Compensation expense is recognized only for those options expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated based on our historical experience and future expectations.
	Stock option activity during fiscal 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 beginning of year		4,823		$	23.7		4.1		$	118,505
	Granted		329		$	48.19
	Exercised		(1,088	)	$	21.06
	Forfeited or cancelled		(41	)	$	30.96
	Outstanding at end of year		4,023		$	26.34		3.7		$	97,406
	Exercisable at end of year		2,185		$	23.36		2.8		$	59,410
		-1		Aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between our closing stock price at fiscal year end and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options and represents the pretax amount that would have been received by the option holders, had they all exercised their options on the fiscal year end date.
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $28.2 million, $40.1 million and $16.3 million, respectively.  As of December 30, 2014, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested stock options was $11.1 million, which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of approximately 2.0 years.
	Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units
	Restricted share and restricted share unit activity during fiscal 2014 was as follows:
			Shares		Weighted
					Average
					Fair
					Value
			(In thousands)		(Per share)
	Outstanding at beginning of year		1,672		$	32.81
	Granted		462		$	47.16
	Vested		(190	)	$	23.46
	Forfeited		(124	)	$	37.25
	Outstanding at end of year		1,820		$	37.12
	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 fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $47.16, $39.42 and $31.38, respectively.  The fair value of shares that vested during fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $4.5 million, $2.6 million and $2.5 million, respectively.  As of December 30, 2014, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted shares and restricted share units was $35.4 million, which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of approximately 3.1 years.

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plans
	12.  Employee Benefit Plans
	We have a defined contribution benefit plan in accordance with section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (“401(k) Plan”) that is open to our staff members who meet certain compensation and eligibility requirements.  Participation in the 401(k) Plan is currently open to staff members from our three restaurant concepts, our bakery facilities and our corporate office.  The 401(k) Plan allows participating staff members to defer the receipt of a portion of their compensation and contribute such amount to one or more investment options.  Our executive officers and a select group of management and/or highly compensated staff members are not eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.  We currently match in cash a certain percentage of the employee contributions to the 401(k) Plan and also pay a portion of the administrative costs.  Expense recognized in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $0.6 million, $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively.
	We have also established The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Executive Savings Plan (“ESP”), a non-qualified deferred compensation plan for our executive officers and a select group of management and/or highly compensated staff members as defined in the plan document.  The ESP allows participating staff members to defer the receipt of a portion of their base compensation and up to 100% of their eligible bonuses.  Non-employee directors may also participate in the ESP and defer the receipt of their earned director fees.  We currently match in cash a certain percentage of the base compensation and bonus deferred by participating staff members and also pay for the ESP administrative costs.  Expense recognized in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $0.8 million, $0.7 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
	ESP employee deferrals and matching funds are deposited into a rabbi trust, and are generally invested in individual variable life insurance contracts owned by us that are specifically designed to informally fund savings plans of this nature.  Our consolidated balance sheets reflect our investment in variable life insurance contracts in other assets and our obligation to participating staff members in other noncurrent liabilities.  All income and expenses related to the rabbi trust are reflected in our consolidated statements of operations.
	We maintain a self-insured medical and dental benefit plan for our staff members and utilize stop-loss coverage to limit our financial exposure from any individual medical claim.  The accrued liabilities associated with these programs are based on our estimate of the ultimate costs to settle known claims as well as claims incurred but not yet reported to us as of the balance sheet date.  The accrued liability for our self-insured medical benefit plan, which is included in other accrued expenses, as of December 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, was $7.7 million and $4.9 million, respectively.  See Note 1 for further discussion of accounting for our self-insurance liabilities.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
	13.  Income Taxes
	The provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Fiscal Year
		2014			2013			2012
	Income before income taxes	$	138,544		$	156,450		$	133,974
	Income tax provision:
	Current:
	Federal	$	28,687		$	28,754		$	39,792
	State	8,377			8,707			8,517
	Total current	37,064			37,461			48,309
	Deferred:
	Federal	480			5,342			(11,055		)
	State	(276		)	(709		)	(1,703		)
	Total deferred	204			4,633			(12,758		)
	Total provision	$	37,268		$	42,094		$	35,551
	The following is a reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate:
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
	U.S. federal statutory rate	35	%	35	%	35	%
	State and district income taxes, net of federal benefit	3.8		3.3		3.3
	FICA tip credit	(8.4	)	(7.0	)	(7.7	)
	Other credits and incentives	(0.7	)	(0.9	)	(0.6	)
	Manufacturing deduction	(2.9	)	(2.4	)	(2.8	)
	Deferred compensation	(0.4	)	(1.0	)	(0.7	)
	Other	0.5		(0.1	)	—
	Effective tax rate	26.9	%	26.9	%	26.5	%
	Following are the temporary differences that created our deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Employee benefits	$	24,476		$	23,707
	Insurance reserves	18,012			15,622
	Accrued rent	22,291			22,954
	Stock-based compensation	15,350			13,822
	Deferred income	9,273			7,922
	Tax credit carryforwards	1,954			1,977
	Other	1,259			1,320
	Subtotal	92,615			87,324
	Less: Valuation allowance	(574		)	(185		)
	Total	$	92,041		$	87,139
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment	$	(153,362	)	$	(150,226	)
	Inventory	(9,749		)	(9,299		)
	Prepaid expenses	(10,363		)	(8,843		)
	Total	$	(173,474	)	$	(168,368	)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(81,433	)	$	(81,229	)
	Reported in consolidated balance sheets as:
	Deferred income taxes — current asset	$	15,076		$	16,008
	Deferred income taxes — noncurrent liability	(96,509		)	(97,237		)
	Total	$	(81,433	)	$	(81,229	)
	At both December 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had $3.0 million of state tax credit carryforwards.  These credits began to expire in 2013.  Management assesses the available evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use these carryforwards.  Based on this evaluation, we recorded a valuation allowance relating to hiring and investment tax credits in North Carolina of $0.6 million and $0.2 million as of December 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, to reflect the amount that more likely than not will not be realized.  We believe it is more likely than not that all other state tax credit carryforwards will be realized.  However, this assessment could change if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are revised.  The earliest tax year still subject to examination by a significant taxing jurisdiction is 2010.
	At December 30, 2014, we had $0.9 million of unrecognized tax benefits.  If recognized, this amount would affect our effective income tax rate.  A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Year
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	802		$	695		$	590
	Additions related to current period tax positions	233			254			230
	Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities and lapses of statutes of limitations	(160		)	(147		)	(125		)
	Balance at end of year	$	875		$	802		$	695
	At both December 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had approximately $0.1 million of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.  None of the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014 relates to tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amount could decrease during the next twelve months based on the lapses of statutes of limitations.

Stockholder_Rights_Plan

Stockholder Rights Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Stockholder Rights Plan
Stockholder Rights Plan
	14.  Stockholder Rights Plan
	We have a stockholder rights plan that provides for the distribution to stockholders of one right to purchase a unit equal to 1/100th of a share of junior participating cumulative preferred stock.  The rights are evidenced by our common stock certificates and automatically trade with our common stock.  The rights are not exercisable unless a person or group acquires (or commences a tender or exchange offer or announces an intention to acquire) 15% or more of our common stock (or 20% or more if such person or group was beneficial owner of 10% or more of our common stock on August 4, 1998 or any time thereafter) without the approval of our Board.  When declared exercisable, holders of the rights (other than the acquiring person or group) would have the right to purchase units of junior participating cumulative preferred stock having a market value equal to two times the exercise price of each right, which is $110.  Additionally, if we are thereafter merged into another entity, or if more than 50% of our consolidated assets or earnings power is sold or transferred, holders of the rights will be entitled to buy common stock of the acquiring person or group equal to two times the exercise price of each right.  During fiscal 2008, our Board extended the rights expiration date to August 4, 2018, unless redeemed earlier by us.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Segment Information
Segment Information
	15.  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 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):
			Fiscal Year
			2014			2013			2012
	Revenue:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	1,792,796		$	1,688,036		$	1,604,825
	Other		183,828			189,874			204,192
			$	1,976,624		$	1,877,910		$	1,809,017
	Income from operations:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants (1)		$	240,774		$	250,230		$	225,920
	Other (2)		14,983			19,985			10,857
	Corporate		(111,026		)	(109,261		)	(98,078		)
			$	144,731		$	160,954		$	138,699
	Total assets:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	861,697		$	813,780		$	764,208
	Other		154,033			155,231			165,274
	Corporate		160,722			155,103			162,685
			$	1,176,452		$	1,124,114		$	1,092,167
	Capital expenditures:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	104,525		$	98,660		$	60,300
	Other		3,713			3,621			15,363
	Corporate		5,744			4,008			10,779
			$	113,982		$	106,289		$	86,442
	Depreciation and amortization:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	68,504		$	63,549		$	60,358
	Other		10,337			10,514			9,811
	Corporate		3,994			4,495			4,264
			$	82,835		$	78,558		$	74,433
		-1		Includes impairment and lease termination expenses/(income) related to seven The Cheesecake Factory restaurants.  The pre-tax amounts associated with these items were $0.7 million, ($1.2) million and $5.5 million in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  These amounts were recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations. (See Note 1 for further discussion of these charges.)
		-2		Includes impairment and lease termination expenses related to four Grand Lux Cafe restaurants.  The pre-tax amounts associated with these items were $0.6 million and $4.1 million in fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively.  These amounts were recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations. (See Note 1 for further discussion of these charges.)

Quarterly_Financial_Data_unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
	16.  Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
	Summarized unaudited quarterly financial data for fiscal 2014 and 2013, is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
	Quarter Ended:		April 1, 2014(2)		July 1, 2014(2)		September 30, 2014		December 30,
									2014
	Revenues		$	481,431	$	496,406	$	499,114	$	499,673
	Income from operations		$	33,073	$	42,691	$	34,175	$	34,792
	Net income		$	22,518	$	30,049	$	24,223	$	24,486
	Basic net income per share (1)		$	0.44	$	0.61	$	0.49	$	0.50
	Diluted net income per share (1)		$	0.43	$	0.59	$	0.48	$	0.48
	Cash dividends declared per common share		$	0.14	$	0.14	$	0.165	$	0.165
	Quarter Ended:		April 2, 2013(2)		July 2, 2013(2)		October 1, 2013(2)		December 31,
									2013(2)
	Revenues		$	463,018	$	470,118	$	469,699	$	475,075
	Income from operations		$	36,787	$	41,170	$	38,631	$	44,366
	Net income		$	25,292	$	28,583	$	27,481	$	33,000
	Basic net income per share (1)		$	0.48	$	0.54	$	0.52	$	0.64
	Diluted net income per share (1)		$	0.47	$	0.52	$	0.50	$	0.62
	Cash dividends declared per common share		$	0.12	$	0.12	$	0.14	$	0.14
		-1		Net income per share calculations for each quarter are based on the weighted average diluted shares outstanding for that quarter and may not total to the full year amount.
		-2		Income from operations included impairment and lease termination expenses/(income) of $0.2 million, $0.5 million in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014 and $0.6 million, $1.5 million, $1.1 million and ($3.8) million in the four quarters of fiscal 2013, respectively, related to seven The Cheesecake Factory and four Grand Lux Cafe restaurants.  The impact of these amounts on net income was $0.1 million and $0.3 million in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014 and $0.4 million, $0.9 million, $0.7 million and ($2.3) million in the four quarters of fiscal 2013, respectively.  (See Note 1 for further discussion of impairment of assets and lease terminations.)
	While seasonal fluctuations generally do not have a material impact on our quarterly results, the year-over-year comparison of our quarterly results can be significantly impacted by the number and timing of new restaurant openings and associated preopening costs, the calendar days of the week on which holidays occur and other variations in revenues and expenses.  As a result of these factors, our financial results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that many be achieved for the full fiscal year.

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event
	17.  Subsequent Event
	Dividends
	On February 9, 2015, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.165 per share to be paid on March 10, 2015 to the stockholders of record on February 25, 2015.
	Accelerated Stock Repurchase Program
	On February 27, 2015, we entered into an ASR program with a financial institution to repurchase $75 million of our common stock.  The number of common shares to be repurchased under the ASR program generally will be based on the volume weighted average share price of our common stock.  The program is subject to collar provisions that will establish minimum and maximum number of shares based on the volume weighted average share price over an initial hedge period.  Under the terms of the program, the financial institution will deliver an initial number of shares of common stock to us on March 9, 2015 and will deliver the balance of the minimum number of shares upon the completion of the hedge period by March 31, 2015.  At the termination of the ASR program, we may receive additional common shares, depending on the share price of our common stock during the term of the program.  The minimum and maximum number of common shares that we will repurchase pursuant to the program will not be known until the conclusion of the hedge period.  The program will terminate no later than six months following the end of the hedge period and may in certain circumstances be accelerated.  This ASR program was entered into as part of, and pursuant to, our previously announced share repurchase program.  We intend to fund the share repurchases with cash on hand and/or temporary borrowing on our credit facility.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated and its wholly owned subsidiaries 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.
	We utilize a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Tuesday closest to December 31st for financial reporting purposes.  Fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 each consisted of 52 weeks.  Fiscal year 2015 will also consist of 52 weeks.
	Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to current year presentation.
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 those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	Amounts receivable from credit card processors, totaling $9.9 million and $10.3 million at December 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, are considered cash equivalents because they are both short-term and highly liquid in nature and are typically converted to cash within three days of the sales transaction.  Checks issued, but not yet presented for payment to our bank, are reflected as a reduction of cash and cash equivalents.
Accounts and Other Receivables
	Accounts and Other Receivables
	Our accounts receivable principally result from credit sales to bakery customers.  Other receivables consist of various amounts due from our gift card resellers, insurance providers, landlords and others in the ordinary course of business.
Concentration of Credit Risk
	Concentration of Credit Risk
	Financial instruments that potentially subject us to a concentration of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents and receivables.  We maintain our day-to-day operating cash balances in non-interest-bearing transaction accounts, which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) up to $250,000.  We invest our excess cash in a money market deposit account, which is insured by the FDIC up to $250,000.  Although we maintain balances that exceed the federally insured limit, we have not experienced any losses related to this balance, and we believe credit risk to be minimal.
	We consider the concentration of credit risk for accounts receivable to be minimal due to the payment histories and general financial condition of our larger outside bakery customers.  Concentration of credit risk related to other receivables is limited as this balance is comprised primarily of amounts due from our gift card resellers, insurance providers and landlords for the reimbursement of tenant improvements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	For cash and cash equivalents, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.  The fair value of deemed landlord financing liabilities is determined using current applicable rates for similar instruments as of the balance sheet date (fair value hierarchy Level 2 per ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement.”)  At December 30, 2014, the fair value of our deemed landlord financing liabilities is $79.2 million versus a carrying value of $80.2 million.
Inventories
	Inventories
	Inventories consist of restaurant food and other supplies, bakery raw materials, and bakery finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market on an average cost basis at the restaurants and on a first-in, first-out basis at the bakeries.
Property and Equipment
	Property and Equipment
	We record property and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Improvements are capitalized while repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.  Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets or the lease term, whichever is shorter.  Leasehold improvements include the cost of our internal development and construction department.  Depreciation and amortization periods are as follows:
	Buildings and land improvements	25 to 30 years
	Leasehold improvements	10 to 30 years
	Furnishings, fixtures and equipment	3 to 15 years
	Computer software and equipment	3 to 5 years
	Gains and losses related to property and equipment disposals are recorded in interest and other expenses, net.
Indefinite-Lived Assets
	Indefinite-Lived Assets
	Our trademarks and transferable alcoholic beverage licenses have indefinite lives and, therefore, are not subject to amortization.  At December 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the amounts included in intangibles, net for these items were $12.9 million and $11.4 million, respectively.  We test these assets for impairment at least annually by comparing the fair value of each asset with its carrying amount.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Lease Terminations
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Lease Terminations
	We assess the potential impairment of our long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets or asset group may not be recoverable.  Factors considered include, but are not limited to, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner in which an asset is being used, an expectation that an asset will be disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life and significant negative industry or economic trends.  We regularly review restaurants that are cash flow negative for the previous four quarters and those that are being considered for closure or relocation to determine if impairment testing is warranted.  At any given time, we may be monitoring a small number of locations, and future impairment charges could be required if individual restaurant performance does not improve.
	We have determined that our asset group for impairment testing is comprised of the assets and liabilities of each of our individual restaurants, as this is the lowest level of identifiable cash flows.  We have identified leasehold improvements as the primary asset because it is the most significant component of our restaurant assets, it is the principal asset from which our restaurants derive their cash flow generating capacity and it has the longest remaining useful life.  The recoverability is assessed in most cases by comparing the carrying value of the assets to the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by these assets.  Impairment losses are measured as the amount by which the carrying values of the assets exceed their fair values.
	During fiscal 2014, we incurred $0.7 million of accelerated depreciation, future rent and other closing costs related to the relocation of one The Cheesecake Factory.  In fiscal 2013, we incurred expenses of $0.6 million for future rent and other closing costs associated with the closure of three Grand Lux Cafe restaurants and $3.7 million of impairment, accelerated depreciation and closing costs related to the relocation of four The Cheesecake Factory restaurants.  In fiscal 2013, we also recorded $4.9 million in income from a landlord in connection with the early termination of one of these leases and for waiving our right to exercise renewal options.  These amounts were recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations.
Revenue Recognition
	Revenue Recognition
	Our revenues consist of sales from our restaurant operations, sales from our bakery operations to our licensees and other third-party customers, and royalties on our licensees’ restaurant sales.  Revenues from restaurant sales are recognized when payment is tendered at the point of sale.  Revenues from bakery sales are recognized upon transfer of title to customers.  Royalties from international licensees are accrued as revenue when earned.  Revenues are presented net of sales taxes.  The obligation is included in other accrued expenses until the taxes are remitted to the appropriate taxing authorities.
	We recognize a liability upon the sale of our gift cards and recognize revenue when these gift cards are redeemed in our restaurants.  Based on our historical redemption patterns, we can reasonably estimate the amount of gift cards for which redemption is remote, which is referred to as “breakage.”  Breakage is recognized over a three-year period in proportion to historical redemption trends and is classified as revenues in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.  We recognized $5.4 million, $4.4 million and $5.7 million of gift card breakage in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Incremental direct costs related to gift card sales, including commissions and credit card fees, are deferred and recognized in earnings in the same pattern as the related gift card revenue.
	Certain of our promotional programs include multiple element arrangements that incorporate both delivered and undelivered components.  We allocate revenue using the relative selling price of each deliverable and recognize it upon delivery of each component.
Leases
	Leases
	We currently lease all of our restaurant locations.  We evaluate each lease to determine its appropriate classification as an operating or capital lease for financial reporting purposes.  All of our restaurant leases are classified as operating leases.  Minimum base rent, which generally escalates over the term of the lease, is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  The initial lease term includes the build-out, or rent holiday, period for our leases, where no rent payments are typically due under the terms of the lease. Contingent rent expense, which is based on a percentage of revenue, is recorded to the extent it exceeds minimum base rent per the lease agreement.
	We expend cash for leasehold improvements furnishings, fixtures and equipment to build out and equip our leased premises.  We may also expend cash for structural additions that we make to leased premises.  Generally a portion of the leasehold improvements and building costs are reimbursed to us by our landlords as construction contributions.  If obtained, landlord construction contributions usually take the form of up-front cash, full or partial credits against our future minimum or percentage rents, or a combination thereof.  Depending on the specifics of the leased space and the lease agreement, amounts paid for structural components are recorded during the construction period as either prepaid rent or property and equipment and the landlord construction contributions are recorded as either an offset to prepaid rent or as a deemed landlord financing liability.
	For those leases for which we are deemed the owner of the property during construction, upon completion, we perform an analysis on the leases to determine if they qualify for sale-leaseback treatment.  For those qualifying leases, the deemed landlord financing liability and the associated property and equipment are removed and the difference is reclassified to either prepaid or deferred rent and amortized over the lease term as an increase or decrease to rent expense.  If the lease does not qualify for sale-leaseback treatment, the deemed landlord financing liability is amortized over the lease term based on the rent payments designated in the lease agreement.
Self-Insurance Liabilities
	Self-Insurance Liabilities
	We retain the financial responsibility for a significant portion of our risks and associated liabilities with respect to workers’ compensation, general liability, employee health benefits, employment practices and other insurable risks.  The accrued liabilities associated with our self-insured programs are based on our estimate of the ultimate costs to settle known claims as well as claims incurred but not yet reported to us (“IBNR”) as of the balance sheet date and are recorded in other accrued expenses.  Our estimated liabilities are not discounted and are based on information provided by our insurance brokers and insurers, combined with our judgment regarding a number of assumptions and factors, including the frequency and severity of claims, claims development history, case jurisdiction, applicable legislation and our claims settlement practices.  We maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our individual claim exposure for many of our programs.  The estimated amounts receivable from our third-party insurers under this coverage are recorded in other receivables.
Stock-Based Compensation
	Stock-Based Compensation
	We maintain performance incentive plans under which equity awards may be granted to employees and consultants.  We account for the awards based on fair value measurement guidance and amortize to expense over the vesting period.  We reclassify the excess tax benefit resulting from the exercise of stock options out of cash flows from operating activities and into cash flows from financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.  See Note 11 for further discussion of our stock-based compensation.
Advertising Costs
	Advertising Costs
	We expense advertising production costs at the time the advertising first takes place; all other advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Most of our advertising costs are included in other operating costs and expenses and were $6.2 million, $5.9 million and $5.8 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Preopening Costs
	Preopening Costs
	Preopening costs include all costs to relocate and compensate restaurant management employees during the preopening period, costs to recruit and train hourly restaurant employees, and wages, travel and lodging costs for our opening training team and other support staff members.  Also included in preopening costs are expenses for maintaining a roster of trained managers for pending openings, the associated temporary housing and other costs necessary to relocate managers in alignment with future restaurant opening and operating needs, and corporate travel and support activities.  We expense preopening costs as incurred.
Income Taxes
	Income Taxes
	We provide for federal, state and foreign income taxes currently payable and for deferred taxes that result from differences between financial accounting rules and tax laws governing the timing of recognition of various income and expense items.  We recognize deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the future tax effects of such temporary differences based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of existing assets and liabilities using the statutory rates expected in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.  The effect on deferred taxes of any enacted change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  Income tax credits are recorded as a reduction of tax expense.
	We account for uncertain tax positions under Financial Accounting Standards Board guidance, which requires that a position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return be recognized (or derecognized) in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that the position would be sustained on its technical merits upon examination by tax authorities, taking into account available administrative remedies and litigation.  A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate resolution.  We recognize interest related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.  Penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded in general and administrative expenses.
Net Income per Share
	Net Income per Share
	Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  At December 30, 2014, December 31, 2013 and January 1, 2013, 1.8 million, 1.7 million and 1.3 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 years 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 718, “Compensation — Stock Option Compensation.”
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	101,276	$	114,356	$	98,423
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	49,567		52,229		53,185
	Dilutive effect of equity awards	2,017		2,148		2,026
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	51,584		54,377		55,211
	Basic net income per share	$	2.04	$	2.19	$	1.85
	Diluted net income per share	$	1.96	$	2.10	$	1.78
	Shares of common stock equivalents of 1.0 million, 1.2 million and 2.9 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 results in an immaterial difference from the amounts displayed in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Comprehensive Income
	Comprehensive Income
	Comprehensive income includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investment by and distribution to owners.  For fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, our comprehensive income consisted solely of net income.
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 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.  Early adoption is not permitted.
	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.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Schedule of depreciation and amortization periods	Buildings and land improvements	25 to 30 years
	Leasehold improvements	10 to 30 years
	Furnishings, fixtures and equipment	3 to 15 years
	Computer software and equipment	3 to 5 years
Schedule of basic and diluted income (loss) per share		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Net income	$	101,276	$	114,356	$	98,423
	Basic weighted average shares outstanding	49,567		52,229		53,185
	Dilutive effect of equity awards	2,017		2,148		2,026
	Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	51,584		54,377		55,211
	Basic net income per share	$	2.04	$	2.19	$	1.85
	Diluted net income per share	$	1.96	$	2.10	$	1.78

Other_Receivables_Tables

Other Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Other Receivables
Schedule of other receivables
	Other receivables consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Receivable from gift card resellers	$	35,261	$	27,784
	Other	27,066		27,677
	Total	$	62,327	$	55,461

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Inventories
Schedule of inventories
	Inventories consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Restaurant food and supplies	$	14,936	$	15,648
	Bakery finished goods and work in progress	13,236		14,672
	Bakery raw materials and supplies	5,083		5,158
	Total	$	33,255	$	35,478

Prepaid_Expenses_Tables

Prepaid Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Prepaid Expenses
Schedule of prepaid expenses
	Prepaid expenses consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Gift card costs	$	20,863	$	16,401
	Rent	5,030		13,902
	Other	12,340		12,292
	Total	$	38,233	$	42,595

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Property and Equipment
Schedule of property and equipment
	Property and equipment consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Land and related improvements	$	15,852		$	15,852
	Buildings	20,610			20,835
	Leasehold improvements	1,037,912			977,873
	Furnishings, fixtures and equipment	360,063			335,294
	Computer software and equipment	46,257			52,105
	Restaurant smallwares	27,579			26,351
	Construction in progress	26,941			21,517
	Property and equipment, total	1,535,214			1,449,827
	Less: accumulated depreciation	(706,909		)	(654,448		)
	Property and equipment, net	$	828,305		$	795,379

Other_Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Other Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Other Accrued Expenses
Schedule of other accrued expenses
	Other accrued expenses consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Gift cards	$	123,619	$	97,517
	Self-Insurance	55,156		46,238
	Salaries and wages	22,967		26,705
	Employee benefits	17,441		15,985
	Payroll and sales taxes	14,799		13,727
	Other	30,704		28,657
	Total	$	264,686	$	228,829

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities_T

Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Schedule of other noncurrent liabilities
	Other noncurrent liabilities consisted of (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Executive Savings Plan	$	40,842	$	35,398
	Other	9,558		8,992
	Total	$	50,400	$	44,390

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies
Schedule of aggregate minimum annual lease payments under operating leases
	As of December 30, 2014, the aggregate minimum annual lease payments under operating leases, including amounts characterized as deemed landlord financing payments are as follows (in thousands):
	2015	$	76,303
	2016	78,105
	2017	78,061
	2018	77,946
	2019	78,149
	Thereafter	597,129
	Total	$	985,693
Schedule of rent expense on all operating leases
	Rent expense on all operating leases was as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
	Straight-lined minimum base rent	$	71,828	$	69,427	$	68,524
	Contingent rent	19,895		20,698		20,104
	Common area maintenance and taxes	31,074		29,552		28,039
	Total	$	122,797	$	119,677	$	116,667

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation
Schedule of information related to stock-based compensation
	The following table presents information related to stock-based compensation (in thousands):
			Fiscal Year
			2014			2013			2012
	Labor expenses		$	5,245		$	4,478		$	3,445
	Other operating costs and expenses		216			195			187
	General and administrative expenses		11,356			9,462			7,206
	Total stock-based compensation		16,817			14,135			10,838
	Income tax benefit		6,433			5,407			4,146
	Total stock-based compensation, net of taxes		$	10,384		$	8,728		$	6,692
	Capitalized stock-based compensation (1)		$	216		$	177		$	255
		-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 beginning of year		4,823		$	23.7		4.1		$	118,505
	Granted		329		$	48.19
	Exercised		(1,088	)	$	21.06
	Forfeited or cancelled		(41	)	$	30.96
	Outstanding at end of year		4,023		$	26.34		3.7		$	97,406
	Exercisable at end of year		2,185		$	23.36		2.8		$	59,410
		-1		Aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between our closing stock price at fiscal year end and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options and represents the pretax amount that would have been received by the option holders, had they all exercised their options on the fiscal year end date.
Schedule of restricted share and restricted share unit activity			Shares		Weighted
					Average
					Fair
					Value
			(In thousands)		(Per share)
	Outstanding at beginning of year		1,672		$	32.81
	Granted		462		$	47.16
	Vested		(190	)	$	23.46
	Forfeited		(124	)	$	37.25
	Outstanding at end of year		1,820		$	37.12

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Income Taxes
Schedule of provision for income taxes
	The provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Fiscal Year
		2014			2013			2012
	Income before income taxes	$	138,544		$	156,450		$	133,974
	Income tax provision:
	Current:
	Federal	$	28,687		$	28,754		$	39,792
	State	8,377			8,707			8,517
	Total current	37,064			37,461			48,309
	Deferred:
	Federal	480			5,342			(11,055		)
	State	(276		)	(709		)	(1,703		)
	Total deferred	204			4,633			(12,758		)
	Total provision	$	37,268		$	42,094		$	35,551
Schedule of reconciliation between U.S. federal statutory rate and effective tax rate
		Fiscal Year
		2014		2013		2012
	U.S. federal statutory rate	35	%	35	%	35	%
	State and district income taxes, net of federal benefit	3.8		3.3		3.3
	FICA tip credit	(8.4	)	(7.0	)	(7.7	)
	Other credits and incentives	(0.7	)	(0.9	)	(0.6	)
	Manufacturing deduction	(2.9	)	(2.4	)	(2.8	)
	Deferred compensation	(0.4	)	(1.0	)	(0.7	)
	Other	0.5		(0.1	)	—
	Effective tax rate	26.9	%	26.9	%	26.5	%
Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities	Following are the temporary differences that created our deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands):
		December 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Employee benefits	$	24,476		$	23,707
	Insurance reserves	18,012			15,622
	Accrued rent	22,291			22,954
	Stock-based compensation	15,350			13,822
	Deferred income	9,273			7,922
	Tax credit carryforwards	1,954			1,977
	Other	1,259			1,320
	Subtotal	92,615			87,324
	Less: Valuation allowance	(574		)	(185		)
	Total	$	92,041		$	87,139
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment	$	(153,362	)	$	(150,226	)
	Inventory	(9,749		)	(9,299		)
	Prepaid expenses	(10,363		)	(8,843		)
	Total	$	(173,474	)	$	(168,368	)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(81,433	)	$	(81,229	)
	Reported in consolidated balance sheets as:
	Deferred income taxes — current asset	$	15,076		$	16,008
	Deferred income taxes — noncurrent liability	(96,509		)	(97,237		)
	Total	$	(81,433	)	$	(81,229	)
Schedule of reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits
	At December 30, 2014, we had $0.9 million of unrecognized tax benefits.  If recognized, this amount would affect our effective income tax rate.  A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
		Fiscal Year
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	802		$	695		$	590
	Additions related to current period tax positions	233			254			230
	Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities and lapses of statutes of limitations	(160		)	(147		)	(125		)
	Balance at end of year	$	875		$	802		$	695

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Segment Information
Schedule of segment information
	Segment information is presented below (in thousands):
			Fiscal Year
			2014			2013			2012
	Revenue:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	1,792,796		$	1,688,036		$	1,604,825
	Other		183,828			189,874			204,192
			$	1,976,624		$	1,877,910		$	1,809,017
	Income from operations:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants (1)		$	240,774		$	250,230		$	225,920
	Other (2)		14,983			19,985			10,857
	Corporate		(111,026		)	(109,261		)	(98,078		)
			$	144,731		$	160,954		$	138,699
	Total assets:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	861,697		$	813,780		$	764,208
	Other		154,033			155,231			165,274
	Corporate		160,722			155,103			162,685
			$	1,176,452		$	1,124,114		$	1,092,167
	Capital expenditures:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	104,525		$	98,660		$	60,300
	Other		3,713			3,621			15,363
	Corporate		5,744			4,008			10,779
			$	113,982		$	106,289		$	86,442
	Depreciation and amortization:
	The Cheesecake Factory restaurants		$	68,504		$	63,549		$	60,358
	Other		10,337			10,514			9,811
	Corporate		3,994			4,495			4,264
			$	82,835		$	78,558		$	74,433
		-1		Includes impairment and lease termination expenses/(income) related to seven The Cheesecake Factory restaurants.  The pre-tax amounts associated with these items were $0.7 million, ($1.2) million and $5.5 million in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  These amounts were recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations. (See Note 1 for further discussion of these charges.)
		-2		Includes impairment and lease termination expenses related to four Grand Lux Cafe restaurants.  The pre-tax amounts associated with these items were $0.6 million and $4.1 million in fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively.  These amounts were recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations. (See Note 1 for further discussion of these charges.)

Quarterly_Financial_Data_unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Summary of quarterly financial data
	Summarized unaudited quarterly financial data for fiscal 2014 and 2013, is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
	Quarter Ended:		April 1, 2014(2)		July 1, 2014(2)		September 30, 2014		December 30,
									2014
	Revenues		$	481,431	$	496,406	$	499,114	$	499,673
	Income from operations		$	33,073	$	42,691	$	34,175	$	34,792
	Net income		$	22,518	$	30,049	$	24,223	$	24,486
	Basic net income per share (1)		$	0.44	$	0.61	$	0.49	$	0.50
	Diluted net income per share (1)		$	0.43	$	0.59	$	0.48	$	0.48
	Cash dividends declared per common share		$	0.14	$	0.14	$	0.165	$	0.165
	Quarter Ended:		April 2, 2013(2)		July 2, 2013(2)		October 1, 2013(2)		December 31,
									2013(2)
	Revenues		$	463,018	$	470,118	$	469,699	$	475,075
	Income from operations		$	36,787	$	41,170	$	38,631	$	44,366
	Net income		$	25,292	$	28,583	$	27,481	$	33,000
	Basic net income per share (1)		$	0.48	$	0.54	$	0.52	$	0.64
	Diluted net income per share (1)		$	0.47	$	0.52	$	0.50	$	0.62
	Cash dividends declared per common share		$	0.12	$	0.12	$	0.14	$	0.14
		-1		Net income per share calculations for each quarter are based on the weighted average diluted shares outstanding for that quarter and may not total to the full year amount.
		-2		Income from operations included impairment and lease termination expenses/(income) of $0.2 million, $0.5 million in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014 and $0.6 million, $1.5 million, $1.1 million and ($3.8) million in the four quarters of fiscal 2013, respectively, related to seven The Cheesecake Factory and four Grand Lux Cafe restaurants.  The impact of these amounts on net income was $0.1 million and $0.3 million in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014 and $0.4 million, $0.9 million, $0.7 million and ($2.3) million in the four quarters of fiscal 2013, respectively.  (See Note 1 for further discussion of impairment of assets and lease terminations.)

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 27, 2015	Dec. 29, 2015	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013	Feb. 27, 2015
	item					item
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Length of fiscal year		364 days	364 days	364 days	364 days
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Amounts receivable from credit card processors			$9,900,000	$10,300,000
Conversion period, credit card sales			3 days
Concentration of Credit Risk
Maximum amount of money market deposit insured by FDIC			250,000
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value of deemed landlord financing liabilities			79,200,000
Carrying value of deemed landlord financing liabilities			$80,200,000
Description of Business
Number of company-owned upscale, casual, full-service dining restaurants	189					189
Number of International locations operating under licensing agreements	8
Number of bakery production facilities	2					2
Buildings and land improvements | Minimum
Property and equipment
Useful life			25 years
Buildings and land improvements | Maximum
Property and equipment
Useful life			30 years
Leasehold improvements | Minimum
Property and equipment
Useful life			10 years
Leasehold improvements | Maximum
Property and equipment
Useful life			30 years
Furnishings, fixtures and equipment | Minimum
Property and equipment
Useful life			3 years
Furnishings, fixtures and equipment | Maximum
Property and equipment
Useful life			15 years
Computer software and equipment | Minimum
Property and equipment
Useful life			3 years
Computer software and equipment | Maximum
Property and equipment
Useful life			5 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Trademarks
Indefinite-Lived Assets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$12.90
Transferable alcoholic beverage licenses
Indefinite-Lived Assets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets		$11.40

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Impairment of long-lived assets and lease terminations
Period of time used to determine if impairment testing is warranted	1 year
Income from early termination of leases		$4.90
The Cheesecake Factory restaurants
Impairment of long-lived assets and lease terminations
Impairment and accelerated depreciation expense	0.7	3.7
Number of restaurants related to planned relocation	1	4
Grand Lux Cafe
Impairment of long-lived assets and lease terminations
Number of restaurants discontinued		3
Expected future rent and other closing costs		$0.60

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Apr. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 01, 2013	Jul. 02, 2013	Apr. 02, 2013	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
Revenue Recognition
Gift card breakage period									3 years
Gift card breakage									$5,400,000	$4,400,000	$5,700,000
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs									6,200,000	5,900,000	5,800,000
Net income per share
Antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of basic earnings per share (in shares)									1,000,000	1,200,000	2,900,000
Net income per share, basic and diluted
Net income	$24,486,000	$24,223,000	$30,049,000	$22,518,000	$33,000,000	$27,481,000	$28,583,000	$25,292,000	$101,276,000	$114,356,000	$98,423,000
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)									49,567,000	52,229,000	53,185,000
Dilutive effect of equity awards (in shares)									2,017,000	2,148,000	2,026,000
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)									51,584,000	54,377,000	55,211,000
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.50	$0.49	$0.61	$0.44	$0.64	$0.52	$0.54	$0.48	$2.04	$2.19	$1.85
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.48	$0.48	$0.59	$0.43	$0.62	$0.50	$0.52	$0.47	$1.96	$2.10	$1.78
Restricted stock
Net income per share
Antidilutive securities excluded from calculation of basic earnings per share (in shares)									1,800,000	1,700,000	1,300,000

Other_Receivables_Details

Other Receivables (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Receivables
Receivable from gift card resellers	$35,261	$27,784
Other	27,066	27,677
Total	$62,327	$55,461

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventories
Restaurant food and supplies	$14,936	$15,648
Bakery finished goods and work in progress	13,236	14,672
Bakery raw materials and supplies	5,083	5,158
Total	$33,255	$35,478

Prepaid_Expenses_Details

Prepaid Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid Expenses
Gift card costs	$20,863	$16,401
Rent	5,030	13,902
Other	12,340	12,292
Total	$38,233	$42,595

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, total	$1,535,214,000	$1,449,827,000
Less: accumulated depreciation	-706,909,000	-654,448,000
Property and equipment, net	828,305,000	795,379,000
Depreciation expenses	82,400,000	78,100,000	74,000,000
Repair and maintenance expenses	42,700,000	40,800,000	40,800,000
Land and related improvements
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, total	15,852,000	15,852,000
Buildings
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, total	20,610,000	20,835,000
Leasehold improvements
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, total	1,037,912,000	977,873,000
Furnishings, fixtures and equipment
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, total	360,063,000	335,294,000
Computer software and equipment
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, total	46,257,000	52,105,000
Restaurant smallwares
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, total	27,579,000	26,351,000
Construction in progress
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, total	$26,941,000	$21,517,000

Other_Accrued_Expenses_Details

Other Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Accrued Expenses
Gift cards	$123,619	$97,517
Self-Insurance	55,156	46,238
Salaries and wages	22,967	26,705
Employee benefits	17,441	15,985
Payroll and sales taxes	14,799	13,727
Other	30,704	28,657
Total	$264,686	$228,829

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2014	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013	Oct. 16, 2013
		item
Long-term debt
Maximum commitments					$200,000,000
Maximum commitments, letter of credit subfacility					50,000,000
Additional available credit					100,000,000
Available borrowings		178,800,000
Outstanding borrowings		0
Outstanding letters of credit		21,200,000
Borrowings on credit facility	25,000,000	25,000,000
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		25,000,000
Trailing period for which EBITDAR is computed		12 months
Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio		2.6
EBITDAR Ratio		2.9
Capitalized interest expense		$800,000	$700,000	$600,000
Minimum
Long-term debt
Financial covenant, EBITDAR Ratio		1.9
Commitment fee (as a percent)		0.15%
Maximum
Long-term debt
Financial covenant, Net Adjusted Leverage Ratio		4
Commitment fee (as a percent)		0.30%
Adjusted LIBO Rate
Long-term debt
Credit facility, floating interest rate basis		Adjusted LIBO Rate
Adjusted LIBO Rate | Minimum
Long-term debt
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent)		1.00%
Adjusted LIBO Rate | Maximum
Long-term debt
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent)		1.75%
Federal Funds Effective Rate
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
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 | Minimum
Long-term debt
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent)		0.00%
One-month Adjusted LIBO Rate | Maximum
Long-term debt
Credit facility, basis spread on variable rate, (as a percent)		0.75%

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities_D

Other Noncurrent Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Executive Savings Plan	$40,842	$35,398
Other	9,558	8,992
Total	$50,400	$44,390

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
	item
Aggregate minimum annual lease payments under operating leases
2014	$76,303,000
2015	78,105,000
2016	78,061,000
2017	77,946,000
2018	78,149,000
Thereafter	597,129,000
Total	985,693,000
Rent expense
Straight-lined minimum base rent	71,828,000	69,427,000	68,524,000
Contingent rent	19,895,000	20,698,000	20,104,000
Common area maintenance and taxes	31,074,000	29,552,000	28,039,000
Total	122,797,000	119,677,000	116,667,000
Purchase obligations	164,200,000
Purchase obligations due in fiscal 2015	90,500,000
Outstanding standby letters of credit	21,200,000
Total accrued liability for self-insured plans	55,200,000
Number of non-material claims	2
Payments required under event of an actual or constructive termination of employment	2,100,000
Annual founder's retirement benefit for ten years after termination of full time employment	$650,000
Number of years annual founder's retirement benefit after termination of full time employment	10 years
Minimum
Commitments and contingencies
Operating lease remaining terms, excluding unexercised renewal options	1 year
Contingent rent as a percentage of sales	3.00%
Maximum
Commitments and contingencies
Operating lease remaining terms, excluding unexercised renewal options	20 years
Contingent rent as a percentage of sales	10.00%

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Apr. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 01, 2013	Jul. 02, 2013	Apr. 02, 2013	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013	Jul. 21, 2014	Feb. 27, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Jan. 03, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.17	$0.17	$0.14	$0.14	$0.14	$0.14	$0.12	$0.12	$0.61	$0.52	$0.24
Stockholders Equity:
Repurchased shares since program inception	41,919,312				38,865,951				41,919,312	38,865,951
Value of shares repurchased since program inception	$1,158,652				$1,015,473				$1,158,652	$1,015,473
Treasury stock repurchased during period									140,483	183,659	101,392
Treasury Stock
Stockholders Equity:
Additional number of shares authorized to repurchase																7,500,000
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased																48,500,000
Shares repurchased during period									3,100,000	4,500,000	3,200,000				3,200,000
Treasury stock repurchased during period									$143,200	$183,700	$101,400	$200	$75,000	$1,400

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details )	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2014	31-May-13
Stock-Based Compensation
Shares authorized for issuance under share-based compensation plan		6.6
Shares authorized for issuance under share-based compensation plan prior to amendment		4.8
Shares available for grant	1
Stock options
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting rights (as a percent)	20.00%
Stock options | Maximum
Stock-Based Compensation
Option expiration period	10 years
Stock options | Minimum
Stock-Based Compensation
Option expiration period	8 years
Restricted stock | Maximum
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting period	5 years
Restricted stock | Minimum
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting period	3 years

StockBased_Compensation_Detail1

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
Stock-based compensation
Total stock-based compensation	$16,817	$14,135	$10,838
Income tax benefit	6,433	5,407	4,146
Total stock-based compensation, net of taxes	10,384	8,728	6,692
Capitalized stock-based compensation	216	177	255
Labor expenses
Stock-based compensation
Total stock-based compensation	5,245	4,478	3,445
Other operating costs and expenses
Stock-based compensation
Total stock-based compensation	216	195	187
General and administrative expenses
Stock-based compensation
Total stock-based compensation	$11,356	$9,462	$7,206

StockBased_Compensation_Detail2

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013	Jan. 03, 2012
Stock options
Stock-Based Compensation
Weighted average fair value at the grant date for options issued (in dollars per share)	$15.48	$10.83	$12
Weighted average assumptions under Black-Scholes valuation model
Expected option term	6 years 6 months	6 years 4 months 24 days	6 years 1 month 6 days
Expected stock price volatility (as a percent)	32.90%	33.50%	40.50%
Risk free interest rate (as a percent)	2.20%	1.40%	1.40%
Dividend yield (as a percent)	1.20%	1.30%	0.20%
Stock option activity, shares
Outstanding, at the beginning of the period (in shares)	4,823
Granted (in shares)	329
Exercised (in shares)	-1,088
Forfeited or cancelled (in shares)	-41
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	4,023	4,823
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares)	2,185
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)	$21.06
Forfeited or cancelled (in dollars per share)	$30.96
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$26.34	$23.70
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$23.36
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at the beginning of the period	3 years 8 months 12 days	4 years 1 month 6 days
Outstanding at the end of the period	3 years 8 months 12 days	4 years 1 month 6 days
Exercisable at the end of the period	2 years 9 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at the beginning of the period	$118,505,000
Outstanding at the end of the period	97,406,000	118,505,000
Exercisable at the end of the period	59,410,000
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	28,200,000	40,100,000	16,300,000	16,300,000
Unrecognized Stock-based Compensation Expense
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expenses related to unvested stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units	11,100,000
Expected weighted average period for recognition of compensation expense related to unvested stock option	2 years
Restricted stock
Unrecognized Stock-based Compensation Expense
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expenses related to unvested stock options, restricted shares and restricted share units	35,400,000
Expected weighted average period for recognition of compensation expense related to unvested stock option	3 years 1 month 6 days
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	1,672
Granted (in shares)	462
Vested (in shares)	-190
Forfeited (in shares)	-124
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	1,820	1,672
Fair value of shares vested	$4,500,000	$2,600,000	$2,500,000
Weighted Average Fair Value
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$32.81
Granted (in dollars per share)	$47.16	$39.42	$31.38
Vested (in dollars per share)	$23.46
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$37.25
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$37.12	$32.81

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Details

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
	item
Number of restaurant concepts for which section 401(k) is open to participation by staff members	3
Minimum number of investment options available to participating plan members	1
Maximum amount of eligible bonuses that may be deferred by participating staff members under the ESP (as a percent)	100.00%
Accrued liability for self-insured medical benefit plan	$7,700,000	$4,900,000
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	16,817,000	14,135,000	10,838,000
General and administrative expenses
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	11,356,000	9,462,000	7,206,000
Stock options | General and administrative expenses
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	600,000	600,000	500,000
Executive savings plan member | General and administrative expenses
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$800,000	$700,000	$700,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
Income Taxes
Income before income taxes	$138,544,000	$156,450,000	$133,974,000
Current:
Federal	28,687,000	28,754,000	39,792,000
State	8,377,000	8,707,000	8,517,000
Total current	37,064,000	37,461,000	48,309,000
Deferred:
Federal	480,000	5,342,000	-11,055,000
State	-276,000	-709,000	-1,703,000
Total deferred	204,000	4,633,000	-12,758,000
Total provision	37,268,000	42,094,000	35,551,000
Income Taxes Rate Reconciliation
Tax at U.S. federal statutory rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State and district income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit (as a percent)	3.80%	3.30%	3.30%
FICA tip credit (as a percent)	-8.40%	-7.00%	-7.70%
Other credits and incentives (as a percent)	-0.70%	-0.90%	-0.60%
Manufacturing deduction (as a percent)	-2.90%	-2.40%	-2.80%
Deferred compensation (as a percent)	-0.40%	-1.00%	-0.70%
Other (as a percent)	0.50%	-0.10%
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	26.90%	26.90%	26.50%
Deferred tax assets:
Employee benefits	24,476,000	23,707,000
Insurance reserves	18,012,000	15,622,000
Accrued rent	22,291,000	22,954,000
Stock-based compensation	15,350,000	13,822,000
Deferred income	9,273,000	7,922,000
Tax credit carryforwards	1,954,000	1,977,000
Other	1,259,000	1,320,000
Subtotal	92,615,000	87,324,000
Less: Valuation allowance	-574,000	-185,000
Total	92,041,000	87,139,000
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	-153,362,000	-150,226,000
Inventory	-9,749,000	-9,299,000
Prepaid expenses	-10,363,000	-8,843,000
Total	-173,474,000	-168,368,000
Net deferred tax liability	-81,433,000	-81,229,000
Reported in consolidated balance sheets as:
Deferred income taxes - current asset	15,076,000	16,008,000
Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability	-96,509,000	-97,237,000
Net deferred tax liability	-81,433,000	-81,229,000
Reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits
Balance at beginning of year	802,000	695,000	590,000
Additions based on tax positions taken during the current period	233,000	254,000	230,000
Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities and lapses of statutes of limitations	-160,000	-147,000	-125,000
Balance at end of year	875,000	802,000	695,000
Accrued interest related with uncertain tax positions	100,000	100,000
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months based on the lapses of statutes of limitations for certain jurisdictions	0
State
Tax credit carryforwards
Tax credit carryforwards	3,000,000	3,000,000
Tax credit carryforward valuation allowance	$600,000	$200,000

Stockholder_Rights_Plan_Detail

Stockholder Rights Plan (Details) (Junior participating cumulative preferred stock rights, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2014
	item
Junior participating cumulative preferred stock rights
Stockholder rights plan
Number of rights per common share	1
Number of shares of junior participating cumulative preferred stock callable by rights	0.01
Rights exercise trigger, minimum percentage of stock acquired or intended to be acquired by an individual or group	15.00%
Rights exercise trigger, minimum percentage of stock acquired or intended to be acquired by a beneficial owner	20.00%
Beneficial ownership interest defined (as a percent)	10.00%
Multiplier of the exercise price that the holder of the rights would receive in value of other than the acquiring company's junior participating cumulative preferred stock	2
Exercise price of junior participating cumulative preferred stock (in dollars per right)	$110
Percentage of assets or earning power sold or transferred allowing the rights holder the right to receive common stock of acquiring company	50.00%
Multiplier of the exercise price that the rights holder has right to receive in value of acquiring company's common stock	2

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Apr. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 01, 2013	Jul. 02, 2013	Apr. 02, 2013	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
Segment information
Revenues	$499,673	$499,114	$496,406	$481,431	$475,075	$469,699	$470,118	$463,018	$1,976,624	$1,877,910	$1,809,017
Income from operations	34,792	34,175	42,691	33,073	44,366	38,631	41,170	36,787	144,731	160,954	138,699
Total assets	1,176,452				1,124,114				1,176,452	1,124,114	1,092,167
Capital expenditures									113,982	106,289	86,442
Depreciation and amortization									82,835	78,558	74,433
Impairment of assets and lease terminations			500	200	-3,800	1,100	1,500	600	696	-561	9,536
Grand Lux Cafe
Segment information
Number of restaurants for which impairment and lease termination expenses were recorded									4
The Cheesecake Factory restaurants
Segment information
Revenues									1,792,796	1,688,036	1,604,825
Income from operations									240,774	250,230	225,920
Total assets	861,697				813,780				861,697	813,780	764,208
Capital expenditures									104,525	98,660	60,300
Depreciation and amortization									68,504	63,549	60,358
Number of restaurants for which impairment and lease termination expenses were recorded									7
Impairment of assets and lease terminations									700	-1,200	5,500
Other
Segment information
Revenues									183,828	189,874	204,192
Income from operations									14,983	19,985	10,857
Total assets	154,033				155,231				154,033	155,231	165,274
Capital expenditures									3,713	3,621	15,363
Depreciation and amortization									10,337	10,514	9,811
Other | Grand Lux Cafe
Segment information
Number of restaurants for which impairment and lease termination expenses were recorded									4
Impairment of assets and lease terminations										600	4,100
Corporate Non Segment
Segment information
Income from operations									-111,026	-109,261	-98,078
Total assets	160,722				155,103				160,722	155,103	162,685
Capital expenditures									5,744	4,008	10,779
Depreciation and amortization									$3,994	$4,495	$4,264

Quarterly_Financial_Data_unaud2

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jul. 01, 2014	Apr. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 01, 2013	Jul. 02, 2013	Apr. 02, 2013	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Revenues	$499,673	$499,114	$496,406	$481,431	$475,075	$469,699	$470,118	$463,018	$1,976,624	$1,877,910	$1,809,017
Income from operations	34,792	34,175	42,691	33,073	44,366	38,631	41,170	36,787	144,731	160,954	138,699
Net income	$24,486	$24,223	$30,049	$22,518	$33,000	$27,481	$28,583	$25,292	$101,276	$114,356	$98,423
Basic net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.50	$0.49	$0.61	$0.44	$0.64	$0.52	$0.54	$0.48	$2.04	$2.19	$1.85
Diluted net income per share (in dollars per share)	$0.48	$0.48	$0.59	$0.43	$0.62	$0.50	$0.52	$0.47	$1.96	$2.10	$1.78
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.17	$0.17	$0.14	$0.14	$0.14	$0.14	$0.12	$0.12	$0.61	$0.52	$0.24

Quarterly_Financial_Data_unaud3

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended						12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014	Apr. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 01, 2013	Jul. 02, 2013	Apr. 02, 2013	Dec. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 01, 2013
Asset impairment
Impairment of assets and lease terminations	$500,000	$200,000	($3,800,000)	$1,100,000	$1,500,000	$600,000	$696,000	($561,000)	$9,536,000
Impact of impairment and lease termination expenses on net income	$300,000	$100,000	($2,300,000)	$700,000	$900,000	$400,000
The Cheesecake Factory restaurants
Asset impairment
Number of restaurants for which impairment and lease termination expenses/(income) were recorded							7
Grand Lux Cafe
Asset impairment
Number of restaurants for which impairment and lease termination expenses/(income) were recorded							4

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Jul. 01, 2014

Apr. 01, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Oct. 01, 2013

Jul. 02, 2013

Apr. 02, 2013

Dec. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 01, 2013

Feb. 09, 2015

Feb. 27, 2015

Subsequent events

Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.17

$0.17

$0.14

$0.14

$0.14

$0.14

$0.12

$0.12

$0.61

$0.52

$0.24

Subsequent event

Subsequent events

Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.17

Common stock repurchase authorized amount

75

Subsequent event | Maximum

Subsequent events

Common stock repurchase termination period

6 months