EXHIBIT 16.1

March 7, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated dated March 1, 2018. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Los Angeles, California

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