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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Lease Terminations (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2017 USD ($) item
Impairment of long-lived assets and lease terminations
Impairment of assets and lease terminations | $	$ 1,231
The Cheesecake Factory restaurants
Impairment of long-lived assets and lease terminations
Impairment of assets and lease terminations | $	$ 1,200
Number of restaurants related to relocation | item	1
Number of restaurants related to lease expiration | item	1

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The charges incurred to terminate lease and charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

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Represents the number of restaurants related to lease expiration which was recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations.

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Represents the number of restaurants related to relocation which was recorded in impairment of assets and lease terminations.

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