The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated · NASDAQ:CAKE

The Cheesecake Factory — Cheesecake Factory — Investor Presentation (April 2021)

33 slides from The Cheesecake Factory's investor presentation, Apr 28, 2021

  1. Slide 1: Investor Presentation April 28, 2021

    Investor Presentation April 28, 2021

  2. Slide 2: Forward-looking statements

    This presentation contains forward - looking statements within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933 , as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 , as amended . This includes, without limitation, financial guidance and projections and statements with resp

  3. Slide 3: An Experiential Dining Category Leader

    An Experiential Dining Category Leader 3 Culinary forward. First class hospitality. Concepts like no other.

  4. Slide 4: Investment Highlights

    • Experiential dining category leader with diversified growth drivers • Leveraging the Company’s differentiation and strong foothold in the off - premise channel to support the business in the COVID - 19 environment • Durable business over time - sustained track record of consistent financial perfor

  5. Slide 5: Managing Through COVID-19

    Managing Through COVID - 19 5 • Have taken a deliberate approach in our dining room reopening strategy as the health and safety of our teams and guests remain our top priority. • Secured PPE; implemented additional safety protocols; and made a number of operational changes and technology upgrades, i

  6. Slide 6: Driving Strong Results in the Pandemic Operating Environment

    Driving Strong Results in the Pandemic Operating Environment 6 As COVID - related dining restrictions eased in many of our markets and consumer spending generally increased, we leveraged our large restaurant footprints, patio space, flexible seating layouts, and strong position in the off - premise

  7. Slide 7: Stable, Agile Brands Best Equipped to Thrive Post-COVID

    ~$4 2019 Early COVID QTD Through April 27th ~$1.7 ~$4 Sustained Off - Premise Sales Strength 4 (AUV $ millions) 1.4% 1.8% 2.1% 1.3% 1.5% 1.5% 1.8% 2.5% 2.2% 2.4% 0.8% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Annual Restaurant Unit Growth US Popul

  8. Slide 8: The Cheesecake Factory - Global Footprint

    The Cheesecake Factory - Global Footprint 8 High quality, high profile locations worldwide Company - Owned: 207 Toronto International – Licensed: 28 Mexico City (4) Guadalajara Saudi Arabia (4) UAE (6) Kuwait (3) Qatar (3) Bahrain (1) Shanghai (2) Hong Kong Beijing Monterrey Macau

  9. Slide 9: A Highly Differentiated Concept

    Breadth of Menu & Innovation – 250 Items Made Fresh, From Scratch Ambiance, Service and Hospitality The Cheesecake Factory - A Highly Differentiated Concept Best - in - Class Operational Execution Integrated Bakery 9

  10. Slide 10: Integrated Bakery - The Cheesecake Magic

    Integrated Bakery – The “Cheesecake” Magic • Produces over 70 cheesecakes and other baked desserts • Enables creativity, quality control and supply chain efficiencies FY19 16% 10 FY20 21% Differentiated positioning has been a key sales driver during COVID - 19 Industry - Leading Dessert Sales

  11. Slide 11: Performance During COVID-19 Reinforced Destination Status

    Performance During COVID - 19 Has Reinforced That The Cheesecake Factory is a Destination • FY20 average sales per square foot adjusted for interior capacity restrictions related to the COVID - 19 pandemic was $1,127, a 14% increase over FY19. Reflecting the impact of COVID - 19 dining restrictions,

  12. Slide 12: Cult Status & Strong Consumer Engagement

    Cult Status & Strong Consumer Engagement 975K followers 5M+ fans 360K followers Millions of Viewers 12 Note: Statistics as of April 27, 2021

  13. Slide 13: Broad Consumer Demographic and Appeal With Moderate Average Check

    Broad Consumer Demographic and Appeal With a Moderate Average Check Highest Unit Volumes ($ in millions) Source: Latest pre - COVID - 19 SEC 10 - K filings and company presentations 13 Casual Dining $10.7 $8.3 $8.1 $5.5 $5.2 $5.0 $3.7 $3.6 $3.0 $2.9 Maggianos Yard House BJ's Texas Roadhouse Olive Ga

  14. Slide 14: Leveraging Differentiation in the Off-Premise Channel

    9% 12% 14% 16% 43% 43% 2013 2017 2018 2019 2020 1Q21 Off - Premise Sales (% of Total Revenue) Leveraging This Differentiation in the Off - Premise Channel New Takeout Packaging 14 *Annualized unit volume equivalent based on total system average weekly sales ~$4.3 million per restaurant* Reflecting C

  15. Slide 15: Further Leaning in to Convenience

    Further Leaning in to Convenience 15

  16. Slide 16: On-Brand Marketing Campaigns

    On - Brand Marketing Campaigns Leveraging Brand Identity as a Dessert Leader and Menu Breadth to Drive Sales 16 Attain Top - of - Mind Status

  17. Slide 17: Capitalizing on the Power of the Brand

    Capitalizing on the Power of the Brand The Cheesecake Factory At Home ® 17

  18. Slide 18: Best-in-Class Operational Execution and Industry-Leading Retention

    Best - in - Class Operational Execution and Industry - Leading Retention Average Tenure by Position 32 years 23 years 20 years 19 years 14 years 13 years Senior VP of Operations Regional Vice Presidents Area Directors of Operations Area Kitchen Operations Managers General Managers Executive Kitchen

  19. Slide 19: CSR - Contributing to Staff, Communities and the Environment

    CSR – Contributing to the Well - Being of Our Staff, Local Communities and the Environment We All Share 19 Source: The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report *Free from recombinant bovine somatotropin ( rbST ) or a recombinant bovine growth hormone ( rbGH ), ofte

  20. Slide 20: Looking Ahead: Post-COVID Diversified Growth Drivers

    Looking Ahead: Post - COVID - 19 Diversified growth drivers once the restaurant industry operating environment normalizes 20 20 *The following targets assume full capacity conditions are ultimately permitted by state and local jurisdictions

  21. Slide 21: Returns-Focused Growth Opportunity for 300 Domestic Locations

    The Cheesecake Factory – Returns - Focused Growth Opportunity for 300 Domestic Locations Over Time Average Unit Economics* ($ millions) Sales $10.7 Restaurant - Level Margin % ~18% Cash Capex Investment $8+ Cash - on - Cash Return 20% - 25% * Illustrative example of target returns for new restaurant

  22. Slide 22: Expanding International Licensed Presence

    The Cheesecake Factory – Expanding International Licensed Presence • Anticipated continued expansion within current geographies • Potential for additional geographies with current licensees • Opportunity to add licensees and territories +1 ¢ Per Restaurant in EPS, on Average $0 Capital Expenditure S

  23. Slide 23: North Italia: Filling White Space in Contemporary Italian

    Filling White Space for an On - Trend, Contemporary Italian Offering 23 • Potential for 200 domestic locations over time - 25 locations in 12 states & Washington D.C. currently • All dishes handmade from scratch daily • Serving lunch, dinner, weekend brunch & weekday happy hour • Average check: $25

  24. Slide 24: Fox Restaurant Concepts as an Incubation Engine

    Fox Restaurant Concepts Expected to Serve as an Incubation Engine Innovating Concepts of the Future 24 Potential Growth Boutique Brands

  25. Slide 25: The Future CAKE: Post-COVID Anticipated Unit Growth Roadmap

    The Future CAKE: Post - COVID - 19 Target Size (sq. ft.) 7,000 – 10,000 5,000 - 6,500 3,500 – 15,000 Average Unit Volume $10.7M ~$7M Avg. $5M+ Sales/sq. ft. ~$1,000 ~$1,200 ~$1,000 Target Long - Term Unit Growth ~3% ~20%+ ~15% - 20% Top - Line Unit Growth Contribution ~3% ~2% ~2% Target Restaurant -

  26. Slide 26: Track Record of Consistent Financial Performance

    Track Record of Consistent Financial Performance 26

  27. Slide 27: History of Outperforming the Industry

    (4.2)% (6.8)% (0.6)% 4.0% 4.2% 3.3% 2.6% 4.1% 3.8% 0.4% 0.9% 2.5% (27.4)% (4.3)% (8.7)% (6.1)% 1.0% 2.0% (0.9)% (1.6)% 0.8% (0.4)% (2.2)% 0.5% 1.4% (24.0)% History of Outperforming the Industry 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020* Knapp - Track Index Comparable Sales - H

  28. Slide 28: Capital Allocation Detail

    28 $0.84 $1.07 $1.42 $1.64 $1.88 $2.10 $1.97 $2.37 $2.83 $2.60 $2.51 $2.61 ($1.49) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Capital Allocation Detail $85 $163 $128 $120 $112 $107 $135 $94 $158 $100 $163 $119 ($47) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 20

  29. Slide 29: Investment Highlights

    • Experiential dining category leader with diversified growth drivers • Leveraging the Company’s differentiation and strong foothold in the off - premise channel to support the business in the COVID - 19 environment • Durable business over time - sustained track record of consistent financial perfor

  30. Slide 30: Appendix

    Appendix

  31. Slide 31: Non-GAAP Reconciliations

    Non - GAAP Reconciliations In addition to the results provided in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) in this presentation, the Company is providing non - GAAP measurements which present diluted net income/(loss) per share excluding the impact of certain items and f

  32. Slide 32: Non-GAAP Reconciliation

    Non - GAAP Reconciliation (1) The tax effect assumes a tax rate based on the federal statutory rate and an estimated blended state tax rate. (2) Fiscal 2017 includes a $38.5 million benefit to the income tax provision related to tax reform enacted in December 2017. (3) Adjusted diluted net income pe

  33. Slide 33: Non-GAAP Reconciliation

    Non - GAAP Reconciliation (1) The excess tax benefit related to stock options exercised is no longer reclassified from cash flows from operating activi tie s to cash flows from financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The consolidated statements of cash flows for fiscal 201

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