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- **Q3 Revenue Beat**: $907 million total revenue, with adjusted net income margin of 3.7% exceeding expectations. Cheesecake Factory comparable sales +0.3% YoY.
- **Profitability Growth**: Restaurant-level margin at Cheesecake Factory up 60 bps to 16.3%, North Italia and Flower Child also improved margins.
- **Development Acceleration**: 26 new restaurants planned for 2026, including 9 FRC units, targeting 4-5% revenue growth.
- **Q4 Outlook**: Revenue $940-955 million, 1% traffic decline, with 2026 net income margin target of 5%.
- **Key Risks**: Soft consumer demand, sales transfer from new units, and industry-wide discounting.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Q3 Revenue and Performance**: Total revenue of $907 million, with adjusted net income margin of 3.7% exceeding expectations. Comparable sales at Cheesecake Factory increased 0.3% year-over-year, driven by menu innovation and operational efficiency.
- **Menu Innovation Success**: New bites and bowls contributed to higher appetizer attachment rates and improved check mix, with bowls among the most frequently ordered items.
- **Development Momentum**: 19 new restaurants opened in 2025, with plans to accelerate to 26 openings in 2026. FRC restaurants like Culinary Dropout and The Henry achieved strong early sales.
- **Profitability Growth**: Restaurant-level profit margin at Cheesecake Factory rose 60 basis points to 16.3%, with North Italia and Flower Child also showing margin improvements.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Highlights**: GAAP net income of $420 million, adjusted EPS of $0.68. Cost of sales improved 80 basis points due to favorable commodity costs, while labor efficiency reduced expenses by 30 basis points.
- **Q4 Outlook**: Revenue expected between $940 million and $955 million, with a 1% step-down in traffic. Commodity inflation projected at low single digits, labor inflation in low to mid-single digits.
- **2026 Guidance**: Total revenue growth of 4-5%, net income margin target of 5%, and $200 million in CapEx for new units.
- **Liquidity**: $556.5 million in total available liquidity, supporting dividend payments and share repurchases.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Consumer Behavior**: Traffic decline of 2.5% at Cheesecake Factory, with North Italia facing 6% traffic drop due to macroeconomic factors and sales transfer. Government shutdown and industry-wide discounts impacted sales.
- **Menu Strategy**: Bites and bowls maintained check mix neutrality, with plans to expand lower-price-point offerings in 2026. Flower Child outperformed fast-casual peers with 7% comparable sales growth.
- **Labor Management**: Stable wage environment and retention improvements offset 50 basis points of group medical cost increases. 2026 labor inflation expected in low to mid-single digits.
- **App Development**: Cheesecake Rewards app to launch in early 2026, enhancing off-premise ordering and loyalty engagement.
- **Competition**: Industry-wide deal proliferation and off-premise expansion increased competitive pressure, but Cheesecake Factory maintained resilience through menu differentiation and operational efficiency.

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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