Calabasas Hills, Calif. — The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated has reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended on Sept. 29, 2026. Total revenues were $1,033.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $907.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
Comparable restaurant sales at The Cheesecake Factory restaurants increased 15.2% year-over-year in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
“We delivered an exceptional third quarter, generating record quarterly revenue, with margins and earnings also exceeding our expectations,” says David Overton, chairman and chief executive officer. “The Cheesecake Factory restaurants led our performance, with comparable sales and traffic meaningfully outperforming the broader casual dining industry. Our experienced operators executed at a high level, delivering the outstanding food quality, service and hospitality that keep our guests coming back.”
During the third quarter, the company opened six new restaurants, including two Cheesecake Factory restaurants, one North Italia, one Flower Child and two Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) restaurants. Subsequent to quarter-end, the company opened two Flower Childs and one FRC restaurant.
The company expects to open as many as 26 new restaurants in fiscal 2026, including as many as five The Cheesecake Factory restaurants, eight North Italia locations, seven Flower Child locations and as many as six FRC restaurants.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. For more information, visit www.thecheesecakefactory.com, www.northitalia.com, www.iamaflowerchild.com and www.foxrc.com.
SOURCE: The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated