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Stock-Based Compensation (Details )
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2014
May 31, 2013
Stock-Based Compensation    
Shares authorized for issuance under share-based compensation plan   6.6us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAuthorized
Shares authorized for issuance under share-based compensation plan prior to amendment   4.8cake_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAuthorizedPriorToAmendment
Shares available for grant 1.0us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAvailableForGrant  
Stock options    
Stock-Based Compensation    
Vesting rights (as a percent) 20.00%cake_VestingRightsPercentage
/ us-gaap_AwardTypeAxis
= us-gaap_EmployeeStockOptionMember
 
Stock options | Maximum    
Stock-Based Compensation    
Option expiration period 10 years  
Stock options | Minimum    
Stock-Based Compensation    
Option expiration period 8 years  
Restricted stock | Maximum    
Stock-Based Compensation    
Vesting period 5 years  
Restricted stock | Minimum    
Stock-Based Compensation    
Vesting period 3 years