OTHER EVENTS Additionally, on July 23, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share which will be paid on August 25, 2026 to the stockholders of record of each share of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on August 11, 2026. Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon operating performance and other factors.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION In a press release dated July 28, 2026, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended on June 30, 2026.

OTHER EVENTS On April 23, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, which will be paid on May 26, 2026 to the stockholders of record of each share of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on May 13, 2026. Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon operating performance and other factors.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION In a press release dated April 29, 2026, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended on March 31, 2026.

CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR AN OBLIGATION UNDER AN OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENT OF A REGISTRANT. The description set forth under

ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT. On March 26, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company” or “we,” “us” and “our”) entered into a Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2026 (the “Loan Agreement” and the credit facility provided thereunder, the “New Facility”), with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A., Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and BMO Bank N.A., as co-syndication agents…

OTHER EVENTS On February 12, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share which will be paid on March 17, 2026 to the stockholders of record of each share of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on March 4, 2026. Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon operating performance and other factors. Also on February 12, 2026, the Board approve…

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION In a press release dated February 18, 2026, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) reported financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended on December 30, 2025.

of Form 8-K, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 7.01 “Regulation FD Disclosure” is intended to be furnished. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date of this report, regardless of any general incorporation language in the f…

OTHER EVENTS On October 22, 2025, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share which will be paid on November 25, 2025 to the stockholders of record of each share of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on November 11, 2025. Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon operating performance and other factors.

OTHER EVENTS Additionally, on July 23, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share which will be paid on August 26, 2025 to the stockholders of record of each share of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on August 12, 2025. Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon operating performance and other factors.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION In a press release dated July 29, 2025, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended on July 1, 2025.

The filing discloses the approval of a stock incentive plan amendment, which is a compensation matter rather than a change in management or board composition.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION In a press release dated April 30, 2025, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended on April 1, 2025.

OTHER EVENTS On April 24, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, which will be paid on May 27, 2025 to the stockholders of record of each share of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on May 14, 2025. Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon operating performance and other factors.

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement. The disclosure set forth in

The Notes were issued to the initial purchasers in reliance upon Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “ Securities Act ”), in transactions not involving any public offering. The Notes were resold by the initial purchasers to persons whom the initial purchasers reasonably believe are “qualified institutional buyers,” as defined in, and in accordance with, Rule 144A under the Securities Act. Any shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued upon conversion of…

Entry Into or Amendment of a Material Definitive Agreement. On February 28, 2025, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “ Company ”) issued $575,000,000 principal amount of its 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “ Notes ”). The Notes were issued pursuant to, and are governed by, an indenture (the “ Indenture ”), dated as of February 28, 2025, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “ Trustee ”). Pursuant to the purchase agreement bet…

OTHER EVENTS On February 24, 2025, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “ Company ”) issued a press release relating to its proposed private offering of Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 (the “ Notes ”) to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION In a press release dated February 19, 2025, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) reported financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on December 31, 2024.

OTHER EVENTS On February 13, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share which will be paid on March 18, 2025 to the stockholders of record of each share of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on March 5, 2025. Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon operating performance and other factors.

OTHER EVENTS On October 23, 2024, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share which will be paid on November 26, 2024 to the stockholders of record of each share of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on November 13, 2024. Future decisions to pay or to increase or decrease dividends are at the discretion of the Board and will depend upon operating performance and other factors.

of Form 8-K, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 7.01 “Regulation FD Disclosure” is intended to be furnished. This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date of this report, regardless of any general incorporation language in the f…

Director — Laurence B. Mindel: The filing discloses the retirement of a board member, which is an orderly succession event rather than a sudden executive departure or shock.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION In a press release dated July 31, 2024, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (the “Company”) reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended on July 2, 2024.