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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2013
Feb. 13, 2013
Jul. 03, 2012
Document and Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name CHEESECAKE FACTORY INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000887596    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jan. 01, 2013    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-01    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 1,606,358,417
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   52,663,795  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY