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Reported directly by Cheesecake Factory in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:PreOpeningCosts.
The source filing: Cheesecake Factory’s 10-Q, filed May 4, 2026.
- Filed
- May 4, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q1 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q1 2026
- Accession
- 0001104659-26-054987
| Line item | Thirteen / Weeks Ended / March 31, 2026 | Thirteen / Weeks Ended / April 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 27,984 | 26,082 |
| Impairment of assets and lease termination expenses | 829 | 378 |
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration, compensation and amortization expenses | 1,202 | 998 |
| Preopening costs | 5,470 | 8,087 |
| Total costs and expenses | 923,788 | 875,238 |
| Income from operations | 55,045 | 51,959 |
| Interest expense, net | (1,995) | (2,328) |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | (15,891) |
Item 1. Financial Statements.
FAQ
- What is Cheesecake Factory's pre-opening costs?
- Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) reported pre-opening costs of $5.47M in Q1 2026.
- How has Cheesecake Factory's pre-opening costs changed year-over-year?
- Cheesecake Factory's pre-opening costs decreased by 32.4% year-over-year, from $8.09M to $5.47M.
- What is the long-term trend for Cheesecake Factory's pre-opening costs?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Cheesecake Factory's pre-opening costs has grown at a 24.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $13.71M to $33.08M.
- What does pre-opening costs mean?
- This metric encompasses all expenses incurred prior to the launch of a new restaurant location, such as staff recruitment, training, and initial marketing. It is a key indicator of the company's expansion velocity and the upfront investment required to scale the brand footprint. Tracking these costs helps evaluate the efficiency of the new store development pipeline.
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