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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 03, 2023
Significant Accounting Policies |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation ​ The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated and its wholly owned subsidiaries (referred to herein collectively as the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All intercompany accounts and transactions for the periods presented have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited financial statements presented herein include all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair statement of the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the period. However, these results are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2023 filed with the SEC on February 27, 2023. ​ We utilize a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Tuesday closest to December 31 for financial reporting purposes. Fiscal year 2023 consists of 52 weeks and will end on January 2, 2024. Fiscal year 2022, which ended on January 3, 2023 was a 53-week year.
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates ​ The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions for the reporting periods covered by the financial statements. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Impacts to our Operating Environment | COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Impacts to our Operating Environment ​ During fiscal 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect our business during periods of accelerated case counts in which we experienced increased restaurant staff absenteeism and temporary shifts in consumer behavior, such as changes in customer traffic or the mix between on-premise and off-premise channels. Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, our operating results were impacted by geopolitical and macroeconomic events, causing supply chain challenges and significantly increased commodity and wage inflation. Some of these factors have continued to impact our operating results in fiscal 2023, contributing to significantly increased commodity and other costs. We have also encountered delays in opening new restaurants primarily due to delays in permitting and landlord readiness, as well as supply chain challenges. ​ The ongoing impact of geopolitical and macroeconomic events could lead to further shifts in consumer behavior, wage inflation, staffing challenges, product and services cost inflation, disruptions in the supply chain and delays in new restaurant openings. For more information regarding the risks to our business relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and other geopolitical and macroeconomic events, see “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2023.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Recent Accounting Pronouncements ​ We reviewed all recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they were either not applicable or not expected to have a significant impact to the consolidated financial statements. ​

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