Cheesecake Factory CAKE Operating margin

Operating margin at other companies

EAT

Brinker InternationalEAT

10.4%+1.8pp

Darden RestaurantsDRI

12%+0.7pp

BJ's RestaurantsBJRI

3%—

Red Robin Gourmet BurgersRRGB

-4.3%—

Texas RoadhouseTXRH

7.7%-1.5pp

The ONE Group HospitalitySTKS

2.1%-0.2pp

FAQ

What is Cheesecake Factory's operating margin?

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) reported operating margin of 5.3% in Q2 2026.

How has Cheesecake Factory's operating margin changed year-over-year?

Cheesecake Factory's operating margin decreased by 2.0% year-over-year, from 5.4% to 5.3%.

What is the long-term trend for Cheesecake Factory's operating margin?

Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), Cheesecake Factory's operating margin has grown at a -26.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -17.5% to 5%.

What does operating margin mean?

Operating income as a percentage of revenue (trailing twelve months). Captures profitability from core operations after both cost of revenue and operating expenses, but before interest and taxes.